Latest reviews for Hotels & Travel in Kensington, London, United Kingdom

The Pelham - Lovely place by beckyfox

beckyfox — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:07:15 +0000

Review by beckyfox

Rating: 5.00

Recently went to a baby shower held here. We had afternoon tea which was delicious. The sandwiches were yummy and the cakes were amazing. The staff were very friendly and did everything they could to make it a lovely afternoon.Recently went to a baby shower held here. We had afternoon tea which was delicious. The sandwiches were yummy and the cakes were amazing. The staff were very friendly and did everything they could to make it a lovely afternoon.

The Barkston Gardens Hotel - Not the best, but value for money for London by ClaireN

ClaireN — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:18:24 +0000

Review by ClaireN

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7373 7851

Website: http://www.cairnhotelgroup.com

Tags: restaurant, bar / lounge bar, air conditioning

This hotel is not outstanding, however it is a good price, clean (if rather well worn) and extremely well situated, especially for Earl's Court. When I stayed I was in a large twin room with views out over roof-tops (not over the garden). It was quiet and perfectly adequate for our needs (cheap hotel near Earl's Court and Olympia).

The staff were friendly and there was plenty for breakfast (even if it did showcase the more stereotypical view of English food). You are right next to Earl's Court so on my upcoming trip to London for a show at Earl's Court I have chosen to stay there again. The price and location are difficult to beat.

The bottom line however is that compared to other cities it is only an adequate hotel. Unfortunately, for London this is already above average for this price point. If you want a more generally central hotel I would rather recommend the Cherry Court Hotel instead, but that has its own draw backs (miniscule rooms, no privacy between room mates).This hotel is not outstanding, however it is a good price, clean (if rather well worn) and extremely well situated, especially for Earl's Court. When I stayed I was in a large twin room with views out over roof-tops (not over the garden). It was quiet and perfectly adequate for our needs (cheap hotel near Earl's Court and Olympia).

The staff were friendly and there was plenty for breakfast (even if it did showcase the more stereotypical view of English food). You are right next to Earl's Court so on my upcoming trip to London for a show at Earl's Court I have chosen to stay there again. The price and location are difficult to beat.

The bottom line however is that compared to other cities it is only an adequate hotel. Unfortunately, for London this is already above average for this price point. If you want a more generally central hotel I would rather recommend the Cherry Court Hotel instead, but that has its own draw backs (miniscule rooms, no privacy between room mates).

Hilton London Olympia - Dont expect much by djw

djw — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:50:03 +0000

Review by djw

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7603 3333

Website: http://www.hilton.com

Tags: restaurant, internet access, helpful staff

This is a 3 star hotel that has been classified as a four star. The reception is nice and looks like you have entered a four star hotel but once inside the hotel you realise that the carpets are old and dated and the rooms are small and in need of an update. The staff on the other hand were brilliant, they tried their best to sort the problem we had when checking in, the room wasnt ready at 6.30 pm so we were given a drinks voucher for the bar. We then returned to the reception to be told we had a leaking toilet in our room. We were made to wait a longer but the reception staff were very pleasant. The bed was comfortable and apart from the decor i couldnt really fault this hotel!This is a 3 star hotel that has been classified as a four star. The reception is nice and looks like you have entered a four star hotel but once inside the hotel you realise that the carpets are old and dated and the rooms are small and in need of an update. The staff on the other hand were brilliant, they tried their best to sort the problem we had when checking in, the room wasnt ready at 6.30 pm so we were given a drinks voucher for the bar. We then returned to the reception to be told we had a leaking toilet in our room. We were made to wait a longer but the reception staff were very pleasant. The bed was comfortable and apart from the decor i couldnt really fault this hotel!

Holiday Inn Kensington - Feel Like Royalty by x_simmy_x

x_simmy_x — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:57 +0000

Review by x_simmy_x

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7370 5757

Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com

Tags: bar / lounge bar, car parking, televisions

The Holiday Inn is one of my favourite chains of hotels. This is due to the simplistic nature of their rooms; their many facilities available at usually each hotel; and their standard room rate.

I particularly enjoy the breakfast they provide at the Plymouth branch of their chain. This is because of the extensive nature of the food provided, the spacious tables and chairs arrangement (not too close to other guests, room to push your chair out a little, etc.) and the beautiful view of Kensington gardens.

However, they do have impersonal customer service, but isn't that what we all expect anyway from such a large business? Surely if we're just traveling for business and are tired most of the time, we don't need some customer service person asking us how we're doing every hour, do we?

I think for the money, chains of hotels like this are brilliant. If you didn't want the corporate feel, you could stay somewhere else and pay less.
The Holiday Inn is one of my favourite chains of hotels. This is due to the simplistic nature of their rooms; their many facilities available at usually each hotel; and their standard room rate.

I particularly enjoy the breakfast they provide at the Plymouth branch of their chain. This is because of the extensive nature of the food provided, the spacious tables and chairs arrangement (not too close to other guests, room to push your chair out a little, etc.) and the beautiful view of Kensington gardens.

However, they do have impersonal customer service, but isn't that what we all expect anyway from such a large business? Surely if we're just traveling for business and are tired most of the time, we don't need some customer service person asking us how we're doing every hour, do we?

I think for the money, chains of hotels like this are brilliant. If you didn't want the corporate feel, you could stay somewhere else and pay less.

The Holland Court Hotel - Be wary of booking here by jfmrsh

jfmrsh — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:06:53 +0000

Review by jfmrsh

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7371 1133

Website: http://www.hollandcourthotel.com

We have booked here twice. The first occasion was satisfactory, average in all categories, for the price. The second was for our son's wedding nearby, in which we had a key organisational role. The booking for 3 nights was made 2 months in advance, and PREPAID. With 2 weeks to go an e-mail was received cancelling the booking, and returning payment on credit card. Likewise a booking for family friends made at same time as ours. Reason? -- urgent refurbishment. Phoned hotel, but couldn't get past reception, who were unhelpful, and their explanation unconvincing. Spent worrying few days trying to arrange alternative at short notice (LateRooms very helpful here). Have never encountered such disgraceful behaviour from a British hotel before, and advise anyone thinking of booking here to consider carefully. Is this operation basically unreliable?We have booked here twice. The first occasion was satisfactory, average in all categories, for the price. The second was for our son's wedding nearby, in which we had a key organisational role. The booking for 3 nights was made 2 months in advance, and PREPAID. With 2 weeks to go an e-mail was received cancelling the booking, and returning payment on credit card. Likewise a booking for family friends made at same time as ours. Reason? -- urgent refurbishment. Phoned hotel, but couldn't get past reception, who were unhelpful, and their explanation unconvincing. Spent worrying few days trying to arrange alternative at short notice (LateRooms very helpful here). Have never encountered such disgraceful behaviour from a British hotel before, and advise anyone thinking of booking here to consider carefully. Is this operation basically unreliable?

New Mansion House - insanitary conditions at new mansion house! by imperina

imperina — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:34:31 +0000

Review by imperina

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7723 4421

Website: http://www.london-hostels.co.uk

hi guys! if you are thinking about coming and living at new mansion house in lancaster gate london, you must be aware of what happened to me!
I was forced to live for 2 months with a french woman alcoholic and drug addicted that ripetitively urinated on the carpet of the room and was not evicted till i was nearly there to call the police!
This is not the only problem I had there, I had scabies and the food is always the same and crap! The hygine too is not good, there are cockroaches and dumps of rubbish in the corridors!
if you can go somewhere else!hi guys! if you are thinking about coming and living at new mansion house in lancaster gate london, you must be aware of what happened to me!
I was forced to live for 2 months with a french woman alcoholic and drug addicted that ripetitively urinated on the carpet of the room and was not evicted till i was nearly there to call the police!
This is not the only problem I had there, I had scabies and the food is always the same and crap! The hygine too is not good, there are cockroaches and dumps of rubbish in the corridors!
if you can go somewhere else!

Roland House - Not cheap but a lovely place to stay by Izabel_blue

Izabel_blue — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:54 +0000

Review by Izabel_blue

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 3291 2252

Website: http://www.rolandhouse.co.uk

Interestingly enough I lived in short term accommodation in Roland House for 7 months last year! Glad to see that you can now rent the flats for a shorter period of time.

Roland House is a nice building on a lovely lovely road - it's a bit far away from the tube but close enough to lots of great places to eat and shop.

I lived in a studio flat with my husband - it was large enough for both of us (barely) but comfortable. The furniture was up to date and clean and I really liked the (bijou) bathroom.

The main drawback was that the kitchen area was very very small with room only for two rings and a microwave - by the end of our stay I was craving lasagne and other oven-baked dishes like crazy! There is also almost no room to prepare food in one of the studio flats - if I could go back in time I would've rented one of the larger units to have a better kitchen.

The studio flats don't have their own clothes washing facility but there is a basement laundry room - make sure to pick your times though as it's popular!

For the entire 7 months that I was there I was really impressed by the friendly staff, who looked after us well and were very accomodating. Interestingly enough I lived in short term accommodation in Roland House for 7 months last year! Glad to see that you can now rent the flats for a shorter period of time.

Roland House is a nice building on a lovely lovely road - it's a bit far away from the tube but close enough to lots of great places to eat and shop.

I lived in a studio flat with my husband - it was large enough for both of us (barely) but comfortable. The furniture was up to date and clean and I really liked the (bijou) bathroom.

The main drawback was that the kitchen area was very very small with room only for two rings and a microwave - by the end of our stay I was craving lasagne and other oven-baked dishes like crazy! There is also almost no room to prepare food in one of the studio flats - if I could go back in time I would've rented one of the larger units to have a better kitchen.

The studio flats don't have their own clothes washing facility but there is a basement laundry room - make sure to pick your times though as it's popular!

For the entire 7 months that I was there I was really impressed by the friendly staff, who looked after us well and were very accomodating.