Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Property amenity
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
  • Kensington Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

A stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall. .This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kensington Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Kensington Palace
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offers 706 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Imagine has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 706 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Boulevard Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Boulevard Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Starbucks - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boulevard Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 45 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 5.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Kensington Close
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 483 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1639 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GEMMA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted by the classic English doorman which made me feel very safe and comfortable the rest of the staff was quite friendly and helpful. I had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly sbd the locstion was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and stay minus security

Overall a great stay but had a horrid run in with security who accused me of being too loud despite the fact i was visibly in pyjamas watching TV and told me to turn it down at 10pm on a Saturday. I also had a cleaner leave a half finished bottle of water in my room? Overall a good stay but security needs to wind it in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I had a problem with my room, it was taken care of within seconds of my request. One problem occurred when water was accidentally spilled on my bed by housekeeping. They arrived and took care of the problem instantaneously. I was amazed. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa, Coral springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

London stay

Very nice hotel with very good facilities, and nice public areas. The room was very compact. Comfortable bed and pillows. Compact but practical bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

This hotel is over my expectations. I was expecting a normal standar hotel, what I found was a very high standar hotel. I felt like a celebrity regarding the service, food amd attention. Definitely recommend this hotel for a very pleasant stay in London
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jem

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast has an amazingly wide variety of choices and the gym/leisure facilities were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muskan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was workingbin S Kensington so it was really convenient. It also had a gym and a pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maynee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good price, location and transport connections

Nice place to be close to one of the main London shopping arteries - easily to get anywhere in town. A busy and packed hotel, great if you like the buzz of an "American hotel" experience - which I do. Breakfast ok but certainly better value than some of the fashionable eateries on the high street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location and lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C J

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special birthday break

This was a birthday and Christmas treat so was lovely to be given an upgrade and the extra touch of a plate with Happy Birthday and 3 delicious little cakes on. Everything about our stay was perfect, staff, cleanliness, comfort etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Spa Stay in Kensington

Amazing Stay, lovely central location. Hotel was very clean, friendly service and professional. Lovely facilities, the spa and swimming pool was clean and well maintained and rooms in very good condition. Good selection at breakfast and room service very helpful. Well recommended. Especially for the price and value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shabana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and generally very good. Booked a Premium Twin Room which was a good size but bathroom was tiny especially the sink!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025