Hotels near Kensington

Most hotels listed have either been seen by us or used and recommended by stall holders.

The prices quoted on this list (excluding those listed for the KDF Hotel Deals below) are APPROXIMATE & depend on availability. Most prices include VAT. Breakfast is NOT included unless otherwise stated. We recommend you visit websites such as trivago.com & lastminute.com to try to get the best rates possible.

HOLIDAY INN KENSINGTON
www.hilondonkensington.com
Wrights Lane, London W8 5SP
+44 (0)20 7368 4021
5 mins walk from Kensington Dollshouse Festival. Car park & swimming pool.

KDF Special Rates: These rates need to be booked a month or more prior to the show – limited availability.

KDF Christmas Show 2023 (Dec 2)
£140.00 per night single occupancy
£150.00 per nigh double occupancy
(triple occupancy with foldaway bed extra £45)
This rate includes VAT & English breakfast. Cancellations up to 12 noon 72 hrs prior to arrival.
Code: DO3 (Delta, Oscar, three)
Click on ‘Book Now’ (under ‘make a reservation’) > Click ‘Change Search’ & amend the dates > Click ‘Group Code ?’ > Type in DO3 & check booking details are correct > Search.
(These rates are valid for the nights of Dec 1-2 2023)

KDF Summer Show 2024 (May 17 & 18)
£168.00 per night single occupancy
£178.00 per night double occupancy
This rate includes VAT & English breakfast. Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to arrival.
Code: LOA (Lima, Oscar, Alpha)
Click on ‘Book Now’ (under ‘make a reservation’) > Click ‘Change Search’ & amend the dates > Click ‘Group Code ?’ > Type in LOA & check booking details are correct > Search.
(These rates are valid for the nights of May 16 – 18 2024)

THE COPTHORNE TARA
www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornetarakensington
Scarsdale Place, Wrights Lane, W8 5SR
+44 (0)20 7872 2009
Reservations: groups.tara@millenniumhotels.co.uk
5 min walk from Kensington Dollshouse Festival. Large and pleasant hotel with 90 car parking spaces. All rooms are double with en-suite facilities. Excellent rooms available for disabled guests.

KDF Special Rates: Book these special rates by email or over the phone (details above) – NOT VIA THE WEBSITE. These rates need to be booked a month or more prior to the show – Limited availability.

KDF Christmas Show 2023 (Dec 2)
£130.00 per night single occupancy
£140.00 per night double occupancy
£175.00 per night triple occupancy
This rate includes VAT, WiFi & Hot Buffet Breakfast. Cancellation up to 15 days before arrival.
Special KDF code: DOLS011223
(These rates are valid for the nights of Dec 1 & 2 2023)

KDF Summer Show 2024 (May 17 & 18)
£145.00 per night single occupancy
£155.00 per night double occupancy
£190.00 per night triple occupancy
This rate includes VAT, WiFi & Hot Buffet Breakfast. Cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.
Special KDF code: DOLL160524
(These rates are valid for the nights of May 16 – 18 2024)

KDF Christmas Show 2024 (Nov 30)
£140.00 per night single occupancy
£150.00 per night double occupancy
£185.00 per night triple occupancy
This rate includes VAT, WiFi & Hot Buffet Breakfast. Cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.
Special KDF code: DOLL291124
(These rates are valid for the nights of Nov 29 & 30 2024)

FIVE STAR SUPER LUXURY

THE MILESTONE
www.milestonehotel.com
1-2 Kensington Court, W8 5DL.
Tel 020 7917 1000
15 mins walk to KDF. All rooms with en-suite facilities.
Small, exclusive hotel with stunning views of Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.
Rooms/suites from £318 per night. Service & meals all extra.

THE ROYAL GARDEN
www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk
24 Kensington High St, W8 4PT
Tel 020 7937 8000
15 mins walk to KDF
Large, luxury hotel on edge of Hyde Park.
From £200 per night.
NCP Public Car Park below. hotel £42 for 24 hrs. Height restrictions (1.75m) and limited spaces.

OTHER SELECTED HOTELS

COLUMBIA HOTEL
www.columbiahotel.co.uk
95-99 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NS
Tel: 020 7402 0021
info@columbiahotel.co.uk
Lancaster Gate or Queensway tube.
20 min walk to Town Hall through park. Family run hotel, conveniently located overlooking Hyde Park. Wifi available. A limited number of free car parking spaces, 1st come, 1st served basis. All room prices include VAT & full English breakfast.
Single £109, double £125, 3 bed room £162, 4 bed room £189

1 LEXHAM GARDENS
www.1lexhamgardens.com
1 Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London W8 5JL
Tel 020 7370 1994
info@1lexhamgardens.com
Walking distance to Town Hall. Small rooms but clean & comfortable.
Single room £64, Double room £77, Family room £112.

IBIS STYLES HOTELS
www.secure.accorhotels.com
Hotel chain with many venues. The 2 listed here are closest to the KDF.
From £95, depending on availability. VAT & Breakfast included

IBIS Kensington
15-25 Hogarth Road, Earls Court, London SW5 0QJ
020 7373 4502
H9603@accor.com

IBIS Gloucester Road
110 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4ES
020 7373 1004
hb1c5@accor.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LONDON-EARLS COURT
www.ihg.com
295 North End Road, London W14 9NS
Tel 0371 423 4906 (reservations)
From double £87
Short walk to West Brompton Tube station (direct trains to High St Kensington)
Breakfast included. Large rooms & clean. 10 parking spaces – £20/day

BERJAYA EDEN PARK
www.berjayahotel.com/london
35-39 Inverness Terrace, W2 3JS
Tel: 020 7221 2220
reservation.london@berjayahotel.com
2 minutes walk to Bayswater tube station which is on Circle & District lines.
All rooms with en suite facilities.
From £95. Triples & suites available. NCP Car park nearby.

THE MONTANA HOTEL
www.montanahotel.co.uk
67-69 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4PG.
Tel 020 7584 7654.
reservations@montanahotel.co.uk
1 minute walk from Gloucester Road tube.
Very nicely converted from large houses. All rooms come with colour TV, bath or shower, air-conditioning and free WIFI.
From £107. Triples & suites available. Breakfast included.
NCP Car park 200m from hotel.

MITRE HOUSE HOTEL
www.mitrehousehotel.com
178-186 Sussex Gardens, W2 ITU.
Tel: 020 7723 8040.
reservations@mitrehousehotel.com
Close to Paddington tube, direct Circle line to High Street Kensington or 27 bus
Hotel has 70 rooms
Single £114, Doubles £127, Triples £156, 4 person family room £185
Breakfast included. 17 free car parking spaces – First come first served basis. No height restriction.

THE OXFORD HOTEL
www.the-oxford-hotel.com
16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London SW5 9SU.
Tel 020 7370 5162.
oxfordhotel@btinternet.com
Very close to Earls Court tube station.
From Single £82, Double £91, Triple £108, 4 bed & 5 bed family rooms also available
Continental breakfast included. No car park.

PREMIER INN
www.premierinn.com
Large chain of hotels in London.
Central Reservation Service Tel 0871 527 9222
We have listed their London Kensington, Olympia, Hammersmith, Euston & Hayes (Heathrow) hotels as the most suitable. Price per night, per room (single or double occupancy). We have listed below prices we were offered for May 2015, but prices vary. Breakfast extra.

1) LONDON KENSINGTON
11 Knaresborough Place, London SW5 0TJ
Tel 0871 527 8666
Equidistant between Earls Court and Gloucester Rd tube stations on District line.
90 rooms all with en suite facilities & Restaurant.
From £80

2) LONDON KENSINGTON (OLYMPIA)
22-32 West Cromwell Road, London SW5 9QJ
Tel 0871 527 8668
2 stops on District line to KDF. approx 20 mins.
From £88

3) LONDON HAMMERSMITH
255 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9LU
Tel 0871 527 8660
From £62

4) LONDON VICTORIA
82-83 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PS
Tel 0871 527 8680
0.2 mile from Victoria Tube, circle line direct High St. Ken.
From £108

TRAVELODGE
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/greater-london/kensington/index.html
Tel 0870 191 1600
Travelodge provides basic accommodation in several central London locations. Charged by the room. Room can accommodate up to 2 adults & 2 children. Breakfast is not always available.

The three most suitable for the festival are listed here. The link above will show all the Travelodges near to Kensington.

1) COVENT GARDEN
10 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RE.
Tel: 0871 984 6245.
Very Central. 30 min journey to KDF.
From £119

2) EUSTON
1-11 Grafton Place, London NW1 1DJ
Tel: 0871 984 6332
2 mins from Euston Tube and then a 20 min journey to KDF.
From £94

3) FULHAM
290-302 North End Road, London SW6 1NQ
Tel: 0871 984 6429
Further out of Centre, but direct journey to KDF on District line of about 30 min.
From £94

SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS

SHORT LET LONDON
www.shortlet-london.com
Tel: 020 8133 5373
If you want to stay in London for a little longer, try this agency. Rent a flat for 5 days or more. The price for a flat for 2 people starts at around £366/5 days. Flats located all over London, but not central locations.

Also check out Air B&B for other short let options in London