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Reviews of Holiday Inn London Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel 4 stars

Wrights Lane, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 5SP, United Kingdom

#737 of 1,005 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 8885 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed it, love the location of this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was tired. Shower head and grab rails about to fall off. One ceiling light not working above sink in bathroom

    Location was excellent and room clean. Breakfast very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    nice bed, location was good,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was small, I found it expensive,

    the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. Location was ideal as we were going to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    For the price I expected better.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed too short (<190cm). Room very small, not even a desk. Sauna and changing rooms out of order. Jacuzzi out of order. Bedroom door didn’t close properly. Bath didn’t drain properly.

    Friendly staff, swimming pool, free welcome drink. Communal area and bar are nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

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

    The room looked tired and in need of some attention. There were stains on the carpet. The toilet seat was discoloured. There was mould around the bath and a number of fixtures were coming away from the walls, including the TV. It's a shame because we stayed a few weeks ago and the room was spot on.

    The breakfast was amazing, great variety. Bed was comfortable. Room service was quick. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Although the room was small it was a good use of the space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was initially llocated a room on the first floor. It was extremely noisy and carpet dusty and stained. I asked for another room the next day and was allocated to a better room on the 7th floor. Design layout was an improvement and also much quieter.

    Room okay for 3 nights. Staff on check in and Concierge were excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location. Staff seem to be too busy to be as friendly as they could have been.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom sink was too small. No usb charging ports in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

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

    Couldn’t use the swimming pool

    Location is good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast buffet is copy paste for 2 consecutive days. No variation. Swimming pool water was not clear/clean

    Location, room size and bed size.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not as clean as the hotel promotes. The spa in the health centre was out of service. The lockers were broken in the change rooms. The lobby furniture could use a good steam clean or update.

    The staff service, proximity to city and transport. The Kensington outside garden restaurant was a touch of luxury. The concierge service was a nod to how hotels used to be and made the stay more pleasant. My luggage was able to be stored after check out for free.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    No complaints except room not serviced. I was hardly in it so did not mind enough to complain
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service did not visit to make bed during 3 night stay.

    Good location. Pleasant atmosphere and all facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall all a good stay and would recommend for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Dated rooms and bathrooms as well as the size. Only 2 lifts for the main rooms so very very slow when hotel occupancy is high. Bar was expensive but expected in London.

    Location was great. Room was good but a little cramped and the bathroom was very dated. Facilities were also good and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Quick, short and sweet. Just like the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Standard king room is small. Hotels should understand just because you can fit a king bed in the room doesn’t make it a king sized room. And I’m not sure it is a king bed. But it is VERY comfortable I’m just nitpicking

    Very close to landmarks Great shops around Very nice and good services like an on site Starbucks Spa facilities are busy but very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with great facilities and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a king room but couldn’t really get around bed as it was too close to bathroom door and wardrobe

    Location was ideal for us, facilities were very good as were the staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice location especially nice if you are on the go Travel bus tour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were small but adequate

    Breakfast was buffet. Excellent. Dinner menu was sparse but fine.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel - will probably book it again in the future
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Just happened to have a room on the corner with a small window with not much of a view, so that particular room was a bit dark, but didn't bother me to much, as I was there for a conference.

    This was my second time staying at this hotel. I was in town for a conference at the Bloomsbury Holiday Inn, but I booked this hotel, because it was cheaper and the facilities are better (breakfast area / bar). Also, this hotel has a nice pool w/ spa facilities, which the other one hasn't. The hotel surroundings are nice and there's a underground station nearby with close connection to Paddington station if you want to take the Heathrow express. The station also has a small food court for a quick meal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    We have stayed here in the past and look forward to doing so again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly atmosphere. Lovely garden. Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They couldn’t fulfill our bed choice (twin beds instead of double)

    Location & facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    On the whole enjoyed very much even at £167.90 a night. Not sure I got the best room at that rate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Black areas in corners of bath near taps. Hotel carpets in corridors are a bit dated.

    I appreciated the chocolate on arrival. Excellent staff. Only stayed one night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To small room and bathroom

    The friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Book a larger room if staying for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No help to carry bags up the front stairs. We weren't told there was a hidden ramp. We upgraded our room on the second day, paid for it, and the room change had still not been done by 4 pm. Public complaint, but my husband brought a senior staff member, and the issue was solved. But it should not have happened. The next room was perfect for a 4 night stay.

    Amazing buffet breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    6.0
    Staff have been trained well let down by shabby rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Mobility Accessible - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tired room, stains on the carpet. Toilet didn’t flush properly

    Staff were excellent, especially reception

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    We would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Mobility Accessible - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quinoa salad served at bar lacked several ingredients listed on the menu - very poor.

    Friendly, helpful staff. Good range of choice of food at breakfast. Good location on a quiet street and very close to the Underground.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Mobility Accessible - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first night the room was very dirty with a broken toilet.

    We liked the location and staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

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

    Small room for two nowhere to hang anything or dry anything. No seat for vanity unit

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

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