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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
  • Kensington High Street
    4 min walk
  • The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar
    1 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station
    4 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    33 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 2 Twin Beds

Club Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 253 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

Pool
Spa
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The price is $107
per night
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4-star hotel in London City Centre
2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bugis Street - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Cafexpress - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Cantonese), English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (GBP 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bugis Street
  • Cafexpress
  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noelani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m glad I chose the Copthorne Tara Hotel for my stay in London! The staff were very kind and accommodating and the hotel was nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Håvard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel location for the royal albert hall and area around Kensington Tube station just around the corner for good transport links around london
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced for central London and convenient location for Kensington
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked: Business, location, staff friendliness and efficiency Wasn't so keen on: Room lighting didn't work very well - couldn't use the switches by the bed but didn't report it so they didn't have a chance to remedy this Asked for a quiet room but got a room directly above the rail track so noisier than I'd hoped
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola, Surrey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
I have stayed at Copthorne Tara more than 10 times, but this time, it was not up to the usual standard. The check in was very slow (the clerk had forgotten he person login password) we were promised an upgrade, but to the club level, but that did not actually happen. The room was not very clean, grubby sheets with some stains, dirty bathroom and carpet. The shampoo/conditioner/body wash containers in the bathroom were nearly empty and the body wash was empty. I really enjoy the location of this hotel and hope that this is just a blip and that things will improve.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lena

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient public transportation and daily housekeeping services
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to High Street Kensington for station and shopping and within walking distance of many attractions. We were delighted to have an upgrade to a room with a view (a suite!) and to be greeted by the charming and helpful Devi on reception with her lovely smile. The concierge was also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lokraj

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are excellent. The carpets around the rooms and passages be renovated. The toilets seats and towels need urgent attention
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Copthorne several times in the past but not recently until now. The property is dated and in dire need of modernization. We arrived to days old Chinese takeout forgotten in the fridge. We asked for it to be removed and someone did come to get it. Inconvenient bathtubs that one has to climb into, dingy towels, the sink did not drain.The coffee maker was missing from the room and it took. several calls for it to be replaced.The walls were scuffed and marked, a coat of paint would have done the job. The staff's response in every instance was lackluster and most unhelpful. At no time was an apology or explanation offered. In fact when I called reception to advise it was the third time I was asking for the coffee maker I was told that if I got off the phone, she would see what she could do about getting one for me. I must mention that the location is superb and lots to see and do within walking distance. I left the Copthorne Tara feeling disappointed and let down. I know that they can do better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camillian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Kensington. Close to a tube station. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money in a really convenient location Just make sure you ask for a quiet room as the hotel backs onto the railway tracks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, excellent price/quality ratio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot and stuffy room, tiny bed
Tiny "double bed". I complained to reception about the hot and stuffy room. They promised to send someone from maintenance to adjust the AC. But no one turned up so we had two sleepless nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank with a five star rating Naveem on house kerping and his ho est.team As.i.had left an expensive watch in the room Slso.a big shout out to John.on.front of house for his efficiency to retrieve it Thank-you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay - convenient to underground and going out into central London so hits the spot there. However, room on this stay not so good - smaller than before, furniture not the best (drawer kept sliding open next to bed - not great when getting out of bed). Double glazing not so effective against noise of the trains and a foil covered (heating?) pipe visible from floor to ceiling as not boxed in. Finally, bit stunned that the bar in the hotel was closed at 10.50pm - we had been to theatre and wanted a last drink - it was closed! The alternative was a sales station selling bottled beers, tins and snack - got to say, felt ripped off. Nearly £6 for a big packet of crisps and £6 each for a bottle of beer and a tinned G&T. profiteering at its worst - I feel quite angry I succumbed to this but was quite tired at the time. On that basis suggest the Amazon supermarket on the high street or go to a Tesco express Saying all that, bed comfortable and hotel/staff good. Won’t put me off staying again (although will be asking for room away from railway side!) and will use lessons learned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Aziz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't wait to check out of this place. It started at check in which was, at best chaotic, and lead to my colleague being locked out of his room on return the following day. The reason given amounted to the fault of the gentleman originally checking us in and requested we pay in FULL again, before releasing a new room key to my colleague. As this was a business trip I was fortunate enough to be able to do this and I will query the payments later. I felt like we were being hostage as all of my colleagues contents were in the room. The hotel is very dated but luckily for them very busy. This lead to breakfast being very stretched and wasn't of a great quality. I definitely won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024