Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum

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Reception
Reception
Exterior
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 471
AED 565 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Located below ground level
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Located below ground level
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

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

Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Royal Albert Hall and Kensington High Street, Gainsborough Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
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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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gainsborough Hotel?

Gainsborough Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gainsborough Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 992 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, so convenient to the Royal Albert Hall, such a safe area with all of London at your fingertips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Good location. Friendly people. Great continental breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent standard of room since the refurbishment. Very close to museums and Hyde Park. Brilliant area for evening dining options too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay. Convenient location, minutes to the underground. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Complimentary refreshments in the room replenished daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a beautiful area safe for ladies in their own the staff were helpful near all the museums lots of shops and eateries Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, right next to History museum
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice clean comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a few minutes from south Kensington station, near the museum. lots of dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and clean in a quiet area in South Kent. Very good and convenient location. Emerson and Natalia were very helpful. Will stay again in this hotel when in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheenagh

Liked: Amenities
It was a great hotelx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greet offer and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood, close to central London.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Peter D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a hotel, quite acceptible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room for a short stay, as my single room was very cozy. Excellent location, close to bus and Metro.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean room was great staff very nice my only dislike was the lift but apart from that everything was spot on would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, hotel is very close to the Slbrrt Hall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service, quiet - would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and building. Staff were friendly. Comfortable and clean. Did not like the tiny shower or the shower head that kept falling down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly staff. Room was clean and all that we required. Good price for London and well situated for museums and the Albert Hall and Tube connections.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Very convenient area to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024