Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Interior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Property amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service

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Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
  • Kensington Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 257 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(199 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4-star hotel in London City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This London hotel also offers a sauna, spa services, and a terrace. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 464 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1625 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are very tiny a king bed is a queen and not much room to move around
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff, very nice peaceful, convenient location 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

hamid

I don’t recommend this hotel to anyone room is very small and I reserve for king bed but they give me small queen and after I complain they said queen is ther king bed anyway don’t go to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Priya

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

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff!

Lovely staff and a special mention to the wonderful omelette chef, who shows off his art each morning with a smile!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katey

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jireh

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We originally booked a king-size room but were given one on the second floor near the elevator, where the noise was constant. After requesting a change, we were moved to a top-floor room, which was a significant improvement. However, the rooms are the smallest we’ve ever stayed in, and the AC barely felt like it was working. On the bright side, the staff was incredibly pleasant and accommodating, which made our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for where we going. Facilities very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. However, we did not have any complimentary bottles of water or snacks in our room. Our friends did have these in their room so was a bit surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Recent visit

Perfect location Friendly reception
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, quality rooms and superbly situated for all London attractions. 2 minutes walk to shops, restaurants and tube station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sultana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel from the beginning! The staff was so helpful and kind throughout my stay and despite the room being small, it was really nice and clean. The onsite Starbucks, breakfast buffet and restaurant were great also. It was also a short walk to loads of shopping, restaurants and the High Street Kensington train station. Ubers were also easy to get from there as well if needed. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting London!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cillian

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small . Breakfast was good. Bed was comfortable excellent location for the underground and buses. I would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025