Ellen Kensington

Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Albert Hall

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At Ellen Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 9 minutes.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
CA $253
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double

Excellent
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Cosy Single

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Continental Suite

Exceptional
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Crown Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.

Suite (Coronation)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Room, Terrace

Excellent
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through a window, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a handle.

Classic Room

Exceptional
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, and a chair.

Classic Deluxe

Wonderful
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A room with a bed, a large wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Twin Room

Very good
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 62 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 26 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 27 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

  • At Ellen Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 26 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Uses some LED lighting

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 28
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 150 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 70 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Best Western Burns
Best Western Burns Hotel
Best Western Burns Hotel London
Best Western Burns London
Best Western Hotel Burns
Burns Best Western
Burns Hotel
Burns Hotel Best Western
Hotel Best Western Burns
Hotel Burns
Best Western Burns Hotel London, England
Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington
Best Western Burns Kensington
BEST WESTERN Burns Hotel Kensington London, England
Ellen Kensington Hotel
Ellen Kensington London
Ellen Kensington Hotel London
Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ellen Kensington?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 26 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Ellen Kensington?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ellen Kensington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 150 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Ellen Kensington?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Ellen Kensington like?

Ellen Kensington is a short 6-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 15 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.

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Ellen Kensington Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and amazing with a wide selection of food options. (42 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers excellent food and a lovely dining experience. (22 reviews)
  • Air conditioning was effective and provided a welcome relief from high temperatures. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and breakfast. Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff in a great location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, nice bathroom and all around worth it. Would stay there again when back in London.
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10/10 Exceptional

Alovely chic little hotel in Kensington with everything you need and a lovely comfy bed which felt very luxurious.
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10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable and well.presented hotel. A lovely, polite and helpful lady on reception. Highly recommend, hrest location.
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8/10 Very good

Good experience! Close to the tube and convenient to get to other locations
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice 2 night stay at the Ellen. It was quiet and very convenient for the tube and local amenities. We would definitely consider coming back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Room was excellent and the bed super comfy. The buffet breakfast was excellent value too. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful small hotel, very comfortable rooms, friendly staff. Conveniently located.
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8/10 Very good

I had a great stay. Clean room, polite staff. Close to transport and key points.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a lovely find and will definitely use it again. Staff were welcoming and helpful. The air conditioning was good. The bedrooms were spotless as was the bathroom.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Room was clean & well appointed with great amenities. Shower was lovely. We would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, bed was so comfortable, TV had all the apps you could possibly need, rooms were clean and nicely presented. We will definitely stay here again :)
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10/10 Exceptional

The facilities were in good order. The staff were friendly and efficient. Room was compact as expected, but the bed was very comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. Good location a couple of minutes walk from Earl's Court underground station. Would happily stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

I liked it a lot. There was a bit questionable luggage storage with no lock just a curtain, but the staff was helpful and they did not lose our bags. The room felt clean, but had some scuffs on the walls, and it felt a bit damp. Still a good experience
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff at Ellen Kensington was not only polite but very personable as well! As with any hotel, there were a couple of glitches with our room but they were quickly resolved by the staff. As a former business owner myself I was very pleased how open they were to feedback that I had regarding a couple of areas. We were there for our 12 day stay in London and each day when we came back to the hotel it felt like we were coming back home when we were greeted by the staff. The included breakfast was excellent and the linguine dinner we had was very tasty as well. We probably won't have a chance to return to London but if we did we definitely would consider staying there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very kind, accommodating, helpful and the room was beautiful. Location is perfect, close to the tube, Food, and amenities highly recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Updated part of London! Very safe and very clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for our visit to Wimbledon. Lovely bar and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Ellen Kensington is the perfect hotel for a London tourist. First of all, the location to a great tube station, makes commuting all over town a piece of cake. The neighborhood is also filled with fun pubs, restaurants for every taste, grocery stores, and more. We originally planned to stay five nights, but extended our stay for all nine nights in the London area. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The room fridge was helpful too. The dining room is lovely and the breakfast is amazing - a full buffet offering a wide selection of food, from traditional English breakfast to more American and continental choices. The entire staff was very welcoming. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting London!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and clean and the hotel was beautiful, the bed was really comfy and would recommend - would definitely stay here again in the future!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room convenient location great staff and food . Elevator is a bit slow . Great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The Ellen is located on a quiet block adjacent to a (private) park so there is plenty of greenery to the area. The room is smallish but it is a boutique hotel. Bed and linens were comfy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Appreciate having a bar and restaurant in the hotel and being able to get a hot coffee in the morning. The location is central to local shops and restaurants and Tube station (3 minute walk). I would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, balcony was small but a nice touch. Comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very smart hotel. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful. Loved the breakfast.