Gainsborough Hotel | Hotel in London

| 8.6 (1093 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
South Kensington Hotel | Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel in South Kensington, London

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Gainsborough Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Amenities

TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
Breakfast
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Parking
  • No onsite parking available
Accessibility
  • This property does not have elevators
Entertainment
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
General
  • French
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 11:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Payment Policy
Fee for full breakfast: approximately gbp 15.95 for adults and gbp 15.95 for children the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards and cash this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Reviews

John
Sep 9, 2025 03:13:45 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Really convenient for the tube station and a short walk from Kensington itself. Friendly and helpful staff, will be staying again!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Size: 108 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Single Room

General

Square meters - 10, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 108, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 3, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Triple Room
Room Size: 140 square feet m2
2 Double Bed and Twin Bed
Triple Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, No cribs (infant beds), Square feet - 140, Square meters - 13, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Budget Double Room
Room Size: 129 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Budget Double Room

General

Square feet - 129, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, Square meters - 12, Number of bathrooms - 1, No windows, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Location - below ground, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Quadruple Room
Room Size: 178 square feet m2
3 Double Bed and Twin Beds
Quadruple Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 5, No cribs (infant beds), Square meters - 17, Bed count maximum 3, Square feet - 178, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Deluxe Double Room
Room Size: 151 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, No cribs (infant beds), Coffee/tea maker, Square feet - 151, Square meters - 14, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Family Suite, No Windows
Room Size: 161 square feet m2
3 Double Bed and Twin Beds
Family Suite, No Windows

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 5, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square meters - 15, Number of bathrooms - 1, No windows, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 161, No cribs (infant beds), Location - below ground, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room
Room Size: 151 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Double Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, No cribs (infant beds), Square feet - 151, Square meters - 14, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
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