Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Natural History Museum Member's Room - 2 min walk
Urban Baristas - 1 min walk
Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
Shoti - 3 min walk
Khan's of Kensington - 3 min walk
About this property
Gainsborough Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Hyde Park and Imperial College London are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gainsborough Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?
Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 2 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Gainsborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Jackie
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Excellent
Lovely stay at hotel. Staff lovely. Highly recomended
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2024
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 9, 2024
June
June, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 6, 2024
Neema
Neema, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
The room was comfortable, good products, very clean, staff was helpful. All around a good experience.
CHARLES
CHARLES, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2024
Tired
The property was in an excellent location…nestled between two tube stations. The customer service was great and the lobby was welcoming.Lots to do in the area with great restaurants. It was the rooms that needed a bit of TLC.
It was run done, paint peeling, cracks in the ceiling, water damage.
jill
jill, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 3, 2024
Great hotel close in South Kensington
Great hotel in South Kensington. Few minutes walk from SK tube station.
Hotel is located on a quiet street with close access to shops, restaurants and supermarkets.
Modern hotel with well equipped rooms and very friendly and helpful staff.
Khorezad
Khorezad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 1, 2024
Moira
Moira, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 28, 2024
Very good
Karimah
Karimah, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 26, 2024
The reality of Gainsborough Hotel
The stay at the Gainsborough Hotel wasn’t great for us, and I didn’t find our room comfortable; there was a crack in the wall near the bed, and the bathroom wasn’t cleaned as we expected from the hotel we looked at staying in the tap was dirty was never cleaned we felt disgusted touching it and the TV services we were watching wouldn't work we wanted to watch Netflix and Disney + and tried logging in and it would back out from the show to the homepage .
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 21, 2024
Avoid budget room in winter
I booked a budget room and it was in the basement or lower ground. It was very cold, there was a blow heater but heat rises and it didn’t make any difference. Had to sleep in my clothes.
The room was a bit musty and depressing.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Great little hotel.
Great little hotel near National History Museum.
Clean. Tidy. Shower was warm. Just wasn’t sure how the heating / air on system worked.
Room 104.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Comfortable stay in an excellent location. My single room was fine although the bathroom was a little cramped.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Review of my stay in October ( Halloween weekend )
Me and a friend stayed here for a few nights , the room was extremely clean and the shower was spotless . I asked for some extra towels and this was not a problem and the kind man on reception brought them up to the room within ten minutes. The breakfast choices offered were a great variety with fruit and yoghurt pots, little pastry rolls and coffee, orange juice , tea and different cereals . The hot food selection at breakfast was ok , including bacon for meat eaters and scrambled eggs which were kept in a metal hot dish.
The window in my room was a bit old however did slide up to offer some ventilation. Really great comfortable bed and wardrobe was sufficient .Staff very friendly and welcoming. If the opportunity arose would book again in future .
Chelsea
Chelsea, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 15, 2024
Nice room, fair value
Needed a base near South Ken’ underground station for 4 nights - the Gainsborough fitted the bill very well. Hotel clean enough and location was just what we needed. A proper coffee machine would have been great !