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 just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just 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
Hotel size
54 rooms
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 available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
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
Hair dryer
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 does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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 onsite 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Very comfortable & convenient to museums
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Lovely Visit
Very clean comfortable room. Situated in quiet neighborhood. Close to public transportation for all needs. Lovely stay. Very nice staff.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Great hotel, right next to History museum
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
David’s 50th Birthday
Very nice stay - friendly staff & very helpful.
The room could do with an update but perfectly fine.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great location, friendly service, quiet - would definitely stay again
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Great location and well-kept
stacey
stacey, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2025
Great location for any type of stay
+The hotel was in a great location very easy to reach by public transportation.
The room was getting cleaned on a daily basis and we were receiving complementary water and cookies which was very pleasant.
- We had to use constantly the A/C to remain warm which especially in the night wasn't great and we had no chance to open the windows to refresh the air.
Public spaces especially the corridors leading to rooms where a bit chaotic and could be better maintained/ cleaned.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
This was a very solid option near transit, restaurants, shopping and main attractions.
The deal I got made this an incredible value and it was near perfect for a solo or even two travelers for the smaller rooms.
I could probably nitpick at small things but it would be unfair. I was particularly happy to see the maintenance and renovation of this classical building so there was no compromise.
Nashir
Nashir, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
Great stay
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2024
Great location for a variety of popular spots and good vfm at £116 for a decent sized double room.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing stay
Simply outstanding service by all the people working there, kind, informative and supportive. The hotel is very central, close to museums and metro station. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Good price/quality ratio. Definitely recommended!
Gianmarco
Gianmarco, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
Good overall (solo traveller)
I was in a single room and it was actually bigger than I expected, though the bathroom was a bit of a squeeze. The bed was comfortable and the temperature control was excellent. The only downside really was a bit of road noise throughout the night (thin windows I guess), a bathroom blind that wouldn't close (sorry for the view neighbours) and the TV counting down and switching itself off every 4 minutes for some reason. Comfortable enough for a few nights.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
The room was comfortable, good products, very clean, staff was helpful. All around a good experience.
CHARLES
CHARLES, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Excellent
Lovely stay at hotel. Staff lovely. Highly recomended
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2024
Very comfortable room within convenient walking distance of The Albert Hall and a number of other atractions such as world famous museums.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Great value for money fr the area
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Well located, clean and excelente service
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Class area and very well located for museums and tube, would recommend this hotel
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 3, 2024
Great hotel close in South Kensington
Great hotel in South Kensington. Few minutes walk from SK tube station.
Hotel is located on a quiet street with close access to shops, restaurants and supermarkets.
Modern hotel with well equipped rooms and very friendly and helpful staff.
Khorezad
Khorezad, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent stay.
Steve
Steve, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Comfortable stay in an excellent location. My single room was fine although the bathroom was a little cramped.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Nice, clean, mellow hotel close to transportation, cafes, museums, and parks.
Lynn
Lynn, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
Average Hotel, adequate.
Hotel was adequate, room was in the basement, good size but showing signs of wear, and unpleasant odour in the basement area. The shower was great, but overall I wouldn't chose to return to this same hotel.