Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 18 min walk
Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk
Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive
Getting around
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 28 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 44 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 56 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 20 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 21 min walk
High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 12 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Jacuzzi - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Dishoom - 5 min walk
Japan House - 4 min walk
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - 4 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Boulevard Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 4 minutes away and Earl's Court Station is 12 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 45 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Fitness classes
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1960
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Health club
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Imagine has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
Boulevard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Starbucks – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Facility access costs GBP 5.00 per person, per day. Facilities include fitness facilities, a sauna and a swimming pool.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.
Also known as
Close Hotel
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
London Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel and nearby?
On-site recreation at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Yes, Boulevard Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
Would recommend this hotel
Great hotel. Good price and nice location. Close to subway and great area. Lots of things to do around and close distance to hyde park
Marius
Marius, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 December 2024
Holiday in Kensington
Great location
& public bar & reception fine
Pool changing rooms & bedroom a bit tired
Overall reasonable value
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 December 2024
Comfortable sleep but let down by furnituring
Good service wasn’t happy with the first room because of the shabbiness and lack of space - couldn’t get around the bed. Carpet and couch looked stained in areas. Staff relocated us to another room in better condition. Comfortable bed and relatively quiet so all in all a good nights sleep. My stay would have been genuinely 3 star if the furnishings especially in the bathroom where in a better condition.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Solid London Hotel
All as to be expected; the spa is good (gym, pool, sauna, steam room and more) and included
Roshan
Roshan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Comfortable safe hotel
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Great location just a block from the High Street Underground Station. I felt very safe walking in the area.
Patricia
Patricia, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 December 2024
Patched up and not properly fixed
Our room had mould and no air vents on the windows. The bathroom had poor ventilation and the fan was fixed poorly not even fitted correctly just slapped some plasterboard on top of another board instead of fitting it correctly. We had to call maintenance as the bath plug was broke and they even couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 December 2024
I had a good stay. Can’t beat the location! My room was on the first floor and noisy til about 10 or 11pm due to a “Caribbean Night” in the dining room on my first two nights stay. Usually not a problem but the bass was loud and I was tired and wanted to sleep early and wasn’t notified about the noise/party. It was clean and cozy. Only other issue is when I arrived the heat was on max and it was so hot in my room. Once I turned it down about 10 degrees C and opened the window it was perfect!
Nicole
Nicole, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 December 2024
Nice hotel
The hotel is nice, but had a hard life. Room needs repairs and upkeeping.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 December 2024
Noisy
There was a party at the hotel which didn’t end til 1am. I could hear and feel the music through my room. I didn’t get to seep til half 1. I rang reception twice at 11:30pm and 12:20am and they said the party would be over soon. Instead of depending the rest of the day sight seeing we checked out and drive 3 hours home as we just wanted to get some rest. Really disappointed as the hotel was lovely .
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 December 2024
Desperately needs renovation
The room was ok in terms of amenities and bed for a one night stay. On the smaller side but has a little sofa fitted in so not bad. Location is great for a London visit, being 5 minutes from Kensington undergroung and the bus stops on the high street. There is Waitroise 10 minutes walk. Staff are friendly and helpful.
But,
The room is in desperate need for deep cleaning and renovation. The carpet is not the cleanest, has stains on the side and the wall, and the phone has layers of dirt. The phone line did not work great either as the receptionist did not hear what i was saying and just hung up.
They don't provide complementary drinking water bottles.
The sofas in the lobby unfortunately are worn out and stained as well.
Overall if you really don't have to, look for better options worth this money.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Weekend in London.
The welcome and check-in were really friendly and excellent. Location of hotel was brilliant. Breakfasts were really first class. We will definitely stay there again.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Michele
Michele, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 November 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
tanesha
tanesha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 November 2024
Iroboudu
Iroboudu, 14-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 November 2024
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Room was small and clean. Great price with breakfast included..lovely friendly place. Will look out for that again thank you.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Perfect location in Kensington
It was very clean, easy to find, had a great atmosphere, I loved the Starbucks in the lobby. Everyone was very kind and accommodating. I traveled here alone and felt very safe. I would stay here again.
Georgina
Georgina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2024
Conveniently located close to shopping, eating and transit, very clean lobby and rooms, extremely helpful and polite staff, good onsite amenities. Very safe and walkable neighborhood.
Larry
Larry, 5-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
4 November 2024
Stay was fine, very good location. Only issue was when waiting to check in 4 staff were at reception with only one assisting so took longer than I’d hoped.
Alison
Alison, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Great stay, shall return.
Easy check-in, Georgina was fab , breakfast was spot on. Room was a good size , we have had standard and premium. Gym was good. Quiet and bed very comfortable. A few things like remote didn't work. Window handle broke. Maintenance came straight away to fix