HOLIDAY INN LONDON KENSINGTON HIGH ST. BY IHG | Stay in London from 200$/Night

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Hotel Overview and Details

Wrights Lane, London, United Kingdom, W8 5SP

“The location in Kensington made my stay truly convenient and enjoyable!”view full review

Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. By Ihg - Modern hotel with spa near High Street Kensington Underground Station

Located in Kensington, this hotel sits a short walk from High Street Kensington Underground Station. The property features a Health Club & Spa with an 18-meter swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and treatment rooms. Dining options include The Boulevard Restaurant serving full English and continental breakfast buffet, Lounge Bar for light lunches and afternoon tea, and Open Lobby Cafe serving Starbucks coffee. Business travelers can utilize 13 meeting rooms accommodating up to 300 guests. The hotel is within walking distance of attractions including Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, and shopping at Harrods. A private garden is available for outdoor events.

Additional perks of the hotel

Kids 17 and under stay free when sharing parents' room

Up to 2 kids 12 and under eat free per adult ordering from main menu

24-hour fitness center with aerobics instructor and sports trainer

Secure underground car park (£45 daily fee) with electric vehicle charging

Foreign currency exchange, doctor on call, and ATM on premises

Fully accessible for wheelchair users with 8 accessible rooms

Room Options

The hotel offers 706 guest rooms including standard doubles with either one double bed or two single beds. Executive Double Rooms feature super king-size beds with mattress toppers. Suites provide separate living areas with sofa, armchair, and 32-inch flat-screen TV. All accommodations include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, and private bathrooms with shower and hairdryer.

Other conveniences

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

In-room safe and mini refrigerator

Ironing facilities

Work desk with lamp

Connecting rooms available

Cribs and rollaway beds available (fee applies)

Complimentary bottled water

Power adapters and converters available

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

Standard King Room

2 persons

15 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Premium Room Two Single Beds

2 persons

18 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Premium King Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre

London 4.6 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 19.7 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 22.3 km

Train

Kensington (Olympia) 1.3 km

Paddington Station 2.3 km

Underground

High Street Kensington tube200 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Relaxing Swim Experience

“I enjoyed my time in the hotel's pool area with a perfect environment to unwind after a busy day exploring the city. The pool was a great feature that added to the overall positive aspect of my stay.” view full review

Cozy King Suite

“During my stay, I was upgraded to a king suite, and it was absolutely amazing! The room was incredibly cozy, and the tea and coffee-making facilities were a good touch that I looked forward to each morning. Ample storage space allowed me to unpack and settle in quickly.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast Buffet

“The breakfast buffet was a definite highlight of my stay. There was a wide selection of hot and cold options, ensuring that there was something for everyone. The quality of the food exceeded my expectations and set a positive tone for the day ahead.” view full review

Well-Equipped Gym

“I took advantage of the 24-hour gym access, and I was impressed by the facilities available. The gym had everything I needed for a good workout, making it convenient for me to stay active even while traveling.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Sports trainer

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

Wrights Lane, London, United Kingdom, W8 5SP

Map view

Wrights Lane, London, United Kingdom, W8 5SP

City landmarks

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

2.2 km

Museum

Science Museum

1.9 km

Park

Hyde Park

2.1 km

Museum

Natural History Museum

1.6 km

Garden

Buckingham Palace

3.5 km

Palace

Kensington Palace

1.7 km

Park

Kensington Gardens

1.6 km

Museum

Design Museum

770 m

Park

Holland Park

640 m

Landmark

Harrods

2.6 km

Landmark

Coca-Cola London Eye

5.1 km

Museum

Leighton House Museum

1.0 km

Event hall

Royal Albert Hall

1.5 km

Monument

The Albert Memorial

1.4 km

Museum

The British Museum

5.1 km

Landmark

Elfin Oak

1.1 km

Landmark

Kensington Square

1.2 km

Metro Station

Kensington

1.4 km

Landmark

Paddington

2.3 km

Event hall

Olympia London

1.3 km

Landmark

Westbourne Grove

2.2 km

Stadium

Stamford Bridge

3.1 km

Gallery

Thackeray Gallery

700 m

Landmark

South Kensington

2.6 km

Landmark

Earl's Court

3.1 km

Nearby

Store

Kensington High Street

280 m

Museum

18 Stafford Terrace

570 m

Garden

Kensington Roof Gardens

280 m

corner of Kensington High Street/Kensington Church Street

St Mary Abbots

540 m

Gallery

Japan House London

400 m

Restaurants

Artist Corner at Copthorne Tara Hotel

10 m

Scarsdale Place Copthorne Tara Hotel

The Muffin Man Tea Shop

80 m

12 Wrights Lane Near Kensington High Street

Thai Terrace

80 m

14 Wrights Lane Kensington and Chelsea

Boulevard restaurant and bar

90 m

Wrights Lane Holiday Inn

Dishoom

470 m

4 Derry Street

The Britannia

330 m

1 Allen Street Kensington

The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie

350 m

96 Kensington High Street

Oree Boulangeries Kensington

300 m

147 Kensington High Street

Mark & Spencer Kensington High Street

310 m

113 Kensington High Street Food Hall & Restaurant. Right by High Street Kensington underground station

Joe & the Juice

300 m

44 Kensington High Street

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

72%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.4

Location

8.8

Service

8.6

Dining

7.8

4/5 based on 2323 reviews

#538 of 1,208 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

Max

United Kingdom, December 2024

9.0/10

This place has it all! Great location, very nice service, and loads of amenities. I particularly enjoyed the 24-hour Starbucks in the hotel!

Rooms

9.0

Room was perfectly adequate and very comfortable, with great amenities.

Service

9.0

Staff were consistently friendly and professional throughout my stay.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect for me, close to shops, transport, and major attractions.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of options.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel boasts a fantastic range of facilities, from a 24-hour gym to a spa and pool. The 24hr Starbucks was a big bonus!

Grant

United Kingdom, September 2024

6.0/10

A short getaway which was a bit of a mixed bag. The staff were lovely and the breakfast was excellent but the wellness facilities were disappointing.

Rooms

6.0

The room itself was okay, but the bathroom sink was ridiculously small. Not a problem for me, but might be for others.

Service

9.0

Warm welcome from reception staff. Very friendly and cute.

Location

6.0

I didn't really explore the neighborhood, so I can't say much about the location.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast buffet was really good - a great selection of hot and cold foods. I would rate the quality as very good.

Facilities

5.0

Wellness centre was a letdown. Pool was crowded with kids, and the hot tub wasn't working.

Aaron

United Kingdom, August 2024

8.0/10

The staff really saved the day. I was impressed with their friendliness and professionalism. Would go back for that alone!

Rooms

6.0

Room was fine, nothing to write home about. A bit small, I thought.

Service

10.0

Agnes/Aga at the bar was very nice! The best customer service I have ever experienced at any hotel.

Location

8.0

Close to the tube which is always a big plus when visiting London

Dining

5.0

Didn't have any meals here, so can't comment.

Facilities

5.0

Internet was pretty poor for business needs, though.

Theodore

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.0/10

A mixed experience. The location was superb and some staff were amazing, but there were some significant issues with the room and the check-in process.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very small, and the bathroom was even tinier. There were also issues with the bathtub.

Service

6.0

Check-in was a nightmare, with staff seeming overwhelmed and confused. Vito at reception was a saving grace.

Location

10.0

Fantastic location, right by the tube and in a lively area.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was good, but not amazing and the whole process felt a bit chaotic at times.

Facilities

7.0

Some minor issues with facilities but the hotel overall had plenty of amenities.

Zoe

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.0/10

A bit of a mixed bag, honestly. The sheer size of the place was excellent, and the staff were consistently friendly. The room itself, however, needed a bit of an upgrade.

Rooms

6.0

Our initial room was underwhelming, but after switching to a suite, things improved significantly. Size was a definite plus.

Service

9.0

Reception and concierge were exceptionally helpful and friendly. A warm welcome from start to finish.

Location

10.0

Excellent location, so close to everything. Easy to get around.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was fine, nothing special but it did the job.