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Reviews of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington 4 stars

Scarsdale Place, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 5SR, United Kingdom

#810 of 1,009 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 8805 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower and toilet flush didn’t work properly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Needed more staff on reception for check outs.

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed my stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were too thin. Room too hot. No wash clothes One elevator was not working, and there was a large group. Too long of a wait for elevator. Room was rather bare. Not as nice as website

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Will stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioner was difficult to use. Had to all maintenance

    Proximity to transportation, High Street, activities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we checked in, the bin from the previous guests had not been emptied. Our room was right over the train station with trains going by from 6am. The walls were very thin you could hear other guests in the next room and young children running up and down the corridors from early hours. The hotel was quite dated. It was fine if you just need somewhere to sleep while exploring the city. Quite pricy considering it is far enough outside central London.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. 7 minute walk to tube station which takes you into central London.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the bedroom was shabby and dated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    OK for the money. Good functional if unspectacular hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Receptionist booking us in was a charisma free zone. He clearly wanted to be somewhere else

    Room and location were Ok for the price paid

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Alright. Survived
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checked in about 6pm. Only one person on desk. Queue got longgggg and no one came to assist The chair In the room was badly stained. Needs removing and upholstering. Either that or it's an awful pattern choice. Did not sit on it Next morning the lift broke causing bedlam and guests had to walk down the exit stairs, more bedlam as others were also using it to return to rooms. Anyone say Titanic

    Better than some of reviews I had read so was pleasantly surprised. I had a lovely room, clean, no decor issues

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cards needed for lift

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    conveniently located for what we needed to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we really wanted to have laksa but unfortunately we were told the restaurant was under renovation until May so we made other arrangement. then after checking in, we found out that the restaurant was indeed open but for dinner only! Since we only stay for 2 nights and have made all arrangements for our stay. what a shame...

    great location and good value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent service on desk by Devi

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old and worse for wear, considering it’s a four star hotel

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff, adequate hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was upgraded from Standard but had no more facilities, indeed there was no bedside light on one side. The bathroom decoration was poor.

    WE visit the RAH and this is a good location for that

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Despite being rather dated, this hotel offers a great location and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom decor was very dated and shabby. The fridge was noisy and the hairdryer didn’t work.

    The beds were very comfy and the breakfast was substantial with a very varied selection of foods. I liked the late checkout (noon) and the easy check-in and check-out. Great too that it was an easy stroll to the underground station at High Street Kensington.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice location, comfortable and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath to shower switch wasn’t working. Staff did call to fix but stopped working again. Was near tube line and slight noise in the morning and night but nothing so extreme that we had any issues falling asleep.

    Great location, close to public transport, staff very friendly, not a new hotel but you can tell a lot of money was put into it when it was built and is kept very well. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bedroom was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    I have been staying at The Tara for more than 25 years.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bring Back the Door man with the green Top Hat & tails.

    Location The Reception Staff were EXCELLENT.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    It was good overall, i would stay there again as its location eased my access
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How old every decor is ! And how the air conditioner is so old and rusty with dust

    The location and the accessible services around it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like it

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    It is a nice hotel if it is refurbished
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are old and need maintenance (AC and telephone are not working- bathroom needs completely to be renewed) Carpets to be changed. The bed sheets and pillows are consumed.

    Location in high street kensington with a lot pf shops and cafes-the under ground station and many bus stops are 3 minutes walk from the hotel Price fare - nice lobby and staff/ fast checkin and checkout-

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend this for the price of the room and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No second bedside lamp for reading or plug for charging phone next to bed. Fridge door was broken. Carpet could have been cleaner. Bathroom basic.

    Great location in the heart of Kensington, easy travel links for underground, easy to visit museums on foot. Great for leaving luggage after checkout. Tea/coffee in room appreciated. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like in my club room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great value, no frills hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was next to train line so a little noisy but trains did stop around midnight so didn't affect sleeping.

    Great location for royal Albert Hall and the museums and only 5 minutes walk to tube station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable rooms, excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room, spacious room and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Average stay convenient for Albert Hall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Two people in room only one chair.Difficult to reach safe, Needs shaving mirror in bathroom. Plates for hot food were cold and hot food just warm no selection of bread only slices for toasting.would pay more for a better selection.

    Very comfy bed .Bath easy to get in and out of.

    Stayed in April 2024

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