In the heart of London, Gainsborough Hotel offers a charming retreat with free in-room WiFi. Explore nearby museums like the Natural History Museum or take advantage of concierge services to plan your day.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Natural History Museum Member's Room - 2 min walk
Urban Baristas - 1 min walk
Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
Shoty - 3 min walk
Khan's of Kensington - 3 min walk
About this property
Gainsborough Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Gainsborough Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?
Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were a great variety with a good selection of hot and cold choices. (25 reviews)
The property's location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and dining options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2025
Great location, great service, friendly staff… very comfortable. Would stay here again
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2025
Staff was super friendly!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2025
Great location with transport access close by
claudio
claudio, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jul 2025
Great Location, nice clean rooms, quiet Hotel.
Thierry
Thierry, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Jul 2025
Near museums and local eateries.
LESLEY
LESLEY, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Very nice experience and location! The staff were friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.
Prescott
Prescott, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jul 2025
Good breakfast
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Aug 2025
It is always the staff interaction that help make a place from acceptable to good - thank you.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Perfect location, good value for money
Maddalena
Maddalena, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Another great stay here. Superb location and friendly staff. Large room as well for being London.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2025
Great location.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 May 2025
The room and location was perfect for us!
Kristine
Kristine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
Clean and very professional
Horacio
Horacio, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Great hotel. Booked a small single room, but it was perfect for my one night and really comfortable with everything I needed. Perfect location. Breakfast was lush too. Will definitely stay again.
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Jul 2025
The hotel was functional and clean, in a nice area with great dining options. The front desk staff was very helpful. Only taking a star off because they double charged us for the room, but they were great as soon as we pointed it out and worked to correct it.
Anouck
Anouck, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Excellent stay, so convenient for Royal Albert Hall. Room very comfortable, continental breakfast in sister hotel across the road was very good. Very attentive and friendly staff in both hotels.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jun 2025
Location cleanliness, friendly staff
TAYDE
TAYDE, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jul 2025
Staff at the hotel were polite, friendly and helpful. Room was clean with excellent air conditioning on a very warm night.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
The rooms are tiny but the AC gets cold and the room is clean. The location is perfect to explore Kensington. Definitely would stay here again for the price.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2025
Would recommend
Finlay
Finlay, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
The location was great. It’s walkable to the underground. Coffee and food options close. Hotel was clean. Staff were friendly.
Tommy
Tommy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2025
A lovely hotel close to everything you need. I stayed here for 6 nights from June 18-25th. The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was cleaned daily and again the staff were friendly and attentive.
Would definitely stay here again because it is great location close to museums, public transit and great restaurants.