Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels in Kensington
Best Hotels in Kensington: chosen on merit by Lamplit London.
In short: our top picks are The Milestone Hotel, The Kensington and Number Sixteen. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Kensington stays the way it dines, with quiet refinement: red-brick townhouses, garden squares and grand hotels by the park and the museums. These are the best hotels in Kensington.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Milestone Hotel | Kensington | ££££ |
| The Kensington | South Kensington | £££ |
| Number Sixteen | South Kensington | £££ |
| The Bentley London | South Kensington | ££££ |
| The Cranley Hotel | South Kensington | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Milestone Hotel
Why we pick itAn opulent, individually designed townhouse hotel overlooking Kensington Gardens.
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The Kensington
Why we pick itAn elegant Doyle Collection townhouse with a smart bar, moments from South Ken.
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Number Sixteen
Why we pick itA pretty Firmdale townhouse with a glorious garden, all charm and good taste.
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The Bentley London
Why we pick itA grand, marble-clad hotel with a spa, for old-school opulence.
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The Cranley Hotel
Why we pick itA romantic Victorian townhouse with four-posters and afternoon tea on the terrace.
Before you book
It is leafy and central, a short walk from the museums and Kensington Gardens. Ask for a garden-facing room for the quietest night.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Milestone Hotel is our editor's choice: An opulent, individually designed townhouse hotel overlooking Kensington Gardens. The Milestone Hotel, The Kensington and Number Sixteen lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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