The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Free WiFi is available. The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception. The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.6 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nataliia
    Turkey Turkey
    We were very happy to stay in this hotel. Great location, delicious breakfast and helpful stuff.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was at their sister hotel opposite, in very pleasant surroundings. They also offer a Happy Hour with 2 for 1 cocktails and it’s the only place I’ve ever been which offered us a complementary cocktail top-up. The lift was interestingly...
  • Christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was very well located near to South Kensington underground, and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. It was great to be able to drop our luggage off before check in while we went off to explore.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Gainsborough Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Gainsborough Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies will apply.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

All the Budget Rooms are located in the basement, and some do not have a window.

Please note that the Gainsborough Hotel currently does not offer a lift. We regret to inform you that only stairs are available.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Gainsborough Hotel

  • Check-in at Gainsborough Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Gainsborough Hotel is 2.3 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gainsborough Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Gainsborough Hotel include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Single
      • Family
      • Quadruple

    • The prices at Gainsborough Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Gainsborough Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet