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Reviews of Gainsborough Hotel 4 stars

7-11 Queensberry Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2DL, United Kingdom

#490 of 1,017 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 2896 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location to Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are clean and fresh on the surface but tatty if you look closely and the skirting boards, doors need attention. The bathroom door in our room had mould on the bottom and the bathroom cabinet was very in need of replacing.

    Continental Breakfast across the road was very nice. Excellent location for the museums and Royal Albert Hall. Nice welcoming reception area and pleasant reception staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel with great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    location is great. Near the Tube and the room is very clean and nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge or safe in the room.

    Location was great for meeting the tours we had booked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    7.0
    The place was central and would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in the basement and there was a bad smell of drainage in our bathroom

    Friendly staff and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great. The location is simply awesome, the entire place was clean enough.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    Size of bathroom is not compatible with rate paid
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bathroom too small almost impossible to wash hands without spreading water all around

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    The location was close to the Royal Albert Hall which we were visiting for a concert. In the morning after checking out we went to the V&A Museum which was nearby. The room we had was a basement room which allowed for a quiet stay. The room was big, with a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Brill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The horrible thin plastic toilet seat. The lid buckled when I sat on it and scratched my fingers when I lifted it. Otherwise the bathroom had very nice fittings.

    It was quiet at night. It was not too hot. The staff were all very friendly. The bed was long enough for a tall man. The breakfast was good and I loved the chandeliers. The location was perfect, in a quiet street near the museums, Albert Hall, park, nice restaurants, tube, bus stops. There was a 12pm check out, so not too early. Communication beforehand was efficient. The shower was powerful; the water temperature did not vary and there was a non slip mat.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for affordable business trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower only had one temperature. Scalding

    Staff were excellent and efficient

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Convenient but do not expect a real four stars property
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tired mattress ,small room

    Convenient position ,friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed wasn't comfy. Elevator was out of order during our whole stay!

    The staff were helpful and nice. Location and the neighborhood were amazing. Close to Hyde park and metro station. Bed and sheets were clean. Room was big enough considering other hotels in London.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’d say it’s a 3 star hotel. No socket in a bathroom, very challenging to use a hairdryer. Price is quite high, and you only for location.

    Location! Very convenient, walking distance to multiple museums and sightseeings. Not a big room, but quite ok for 4 nights.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location with excellent staff who went the extra mile to make our stay special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small shower in the single room

    Overall great stay, awesome location, was a short walk to South Kensington Tube station. Room was clean and tidy & had a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location - close to Hyde Park and Kensington shops, and the museums. Room was basic but comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff and perfect location for our trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ate in their restaurant for lunch. I would not recommend. Looked in at the breakfast choice and was not tempted to eat and pay £12.95.

    Great location for our visit to Albert Hall. Ideal for Natural History Museum and V&A too. Staff were al excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very satisfied with our stay which was for a local event.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is an older building and so the elevator was quite small (four persons) which meant that accommodating large luggage was a challenge but not by any means a showstopper.

    Room modest in size but had balcony with windows which open. Room was clean and en-suite shower facilities were excellent. Location was excellent for us and although there was through traffic on the street it was not obtrusive. Breakfast at the partner hotel across the street was excellent and staff were very attentive. The lobby area was light, spacious and well furnished. Plenty of good places to eat in the area at a range of cost levels. Parking was at a separate location at the end of the street (about 150 m) and the hotel had a discount for guests. Close to the museums and Albert Hall.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We felt it was not value for the money we spent

    We found the bed and pillows a bit uncomfortable. The location was perfect for what we wanted. The room was nice and clean. The staff were excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room backed onto a school playground and was very noisy in the morning. The blinds didn’t quite cover the window so room was bright and people could look in if they wanted to.

    Excellent location and cost

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    As expected, but pricey!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, as from booking the price had decreased considerably but hotel refused to change the price from booking. I understand T&C but disappointing there was no price match. Made me feel the hotel was not value for money when I had other family get theirs room which were bigger and better, for much cheaper price.

    Great location, clean rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was my third visit to the hotel. Prior to each visit, I have asked for a room in a quiet location if possible. On my two previous visits, this request was adhered to, with a perfect room on the back of the property. However, not on this occasion. So, not only is there the traffic noise etc, as one would expect in London, but also, the occupants in the room next door had their television set on from circa 11pm when they returned to their room until 1.30am and beyond.

    The location of the hotel is spot on. This is the main reason for my return visits.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Ok for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were put in the basement (family) room , so whilst it was spacious, our view was out into a dirty back yard with a broom cupboard

    Good location near to the Royal Albert Hall

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed slightly low

    Position Availability of food drink

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The previous occupants pants and socks in the drawers! No air in room.

    Near to everywhere we had to go.

    Stayed in May 2024

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