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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
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A hotel entrance with a marble staircase, a sign reading "ELLEN KENSINGTON," and a modern light fixture above the entrance.
A dining area with round tables set for a meal, a large vase with flowers in the center, and wall murals depicting clouds and trees.
A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a large golden bear sculpture, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial College London
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Cosy Double

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Cosy Single

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Continental Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Crown Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.

Suite (Coronation)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through a window, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a handle.

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, and a chair.

Classic Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a large wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror.

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a minibar.

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a dresser, and a patterned floor.

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ellen Kensington

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

During your stay at Ellen Kensington, you're just a quick walk from Cromwell Road. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a lift
  • 15 minutes by foot from Kensington High Street and a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ellen Kensington.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Ellen Kensington has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 6 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 150

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night plus a one-off GBP 50 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 150 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Ellen Kensington Hotel
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Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington

Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 283 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie Emmanuel Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very good breakfast, nice location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is top-notch great hotel for the Price. Great location very close to the Earls Court station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and lovely staff. Definitely will return when I’m next in London.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good fresh food Good presentation Excellent coffee Service The ambiance ok
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at anywhere!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great decor, very clean, friendly staff who were very helpful. Restaurant was excellent, food so good, room was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNE

Breakfast was good, location excellent I recommend All services around thé tube station ( Earl’s Court) Quiet area Clean and secure
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful to tourists. Great location to London
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff friendly and helpful Could have had more tea bags and milk in room More choice of eggs for breakfast and the hot food should have been hotter
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is is in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and location. Clean room and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. I had a comfortable room with nice bedding. The room was much larger than I expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Close to tube and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ellen is a lovely hotel in a very good Kensington location, 2 minute walk from Earl’s Court tube. The staff are so accommodating - particularly Petrolena and Shiek - we never had a wish unfulfilled. The beds are comfy. Nice coffee maker in room. Great pillows. The only thing lacking was the onsite restaurant. The staff were great but the food was meh.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and neighbourhood; very close to Earl's Court Underground Station. Clean room and excellent staff. I stayed in a single room, which was quite small but functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
fantastic location, spotless hotel and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault Ellen Kensington for an overnight stay in London. Location was perfect, just off the main road of Earl Court so easy to get to, yet very quiet. Room was well equipped and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend Ellen Kensington anymore for a London stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is perfect and spotless! The staff are great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable, clean room with London charm! Staff were so nice and able to store our luggage before our room was ready and after check out. Breakfast buffet in the morning is a must. Super convenient location, 3 min walk from earl's court station, m&s, and other food spots around. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RESTITUTO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect close to Earl’s Court Station. The staff’s very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend and will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is newly renovated .. comfortable beds and new and modern bathroom wi the large fluffy towels and bathrobes… wish they had slippers though. Go for the suites for more space. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff - the compact room was compact but very comfortable - great breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025