5* Kensington hotel in Barkston Gardens

Ellen Kensington, Barkston Gardens, West London

Continental suite
Coronation suite
Royal Albert Hall, London
Continental suite
Deluxe room
Earl's Court, London
Classic Double room
Classic Twin room
Compact Double room
Compact Single room
South Kensington, London
London
Continental suite
Coronation suite
Royal Albert Hall, London

Property details

London’s calling with this five-star stay in the coveted Kensington district - includes breakfast, and an optional suite
  • Five-star grandeur: Set in the sophisticated borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Ellen Kensington boasts everything you would expect (and then some) from a five-star London hotel. Designed with the modern traveller in mind, this classy abode blends 18th-century inspired interiors with top-notch technology, curating a bolthole consisting of only the finest modern comforts. It’s the perfect crash-pad following days of city exploration.

  • Asian influences: Embody five-star glamour as you dine in the sophisticated Lacquer Room, home to British staples with a tasty Asian twist. Tuck into a mouth-watering wagyu beef stew or an elevated fish and chips, featuring Japanese beer-battered haddock. Later, unwind in the Ellen Bar - perfect for post-sightseeing reflection - where swanky interiors and creative cocktails await.

  • Take a break: The best way to top off any city break is with moments of luxurious relaxation, and this cosmopolitan oasis has just that. Indulge in soothing rejuvenation at the hotel’s spa, where practitioners, skilled in the art of Asian wellness, will attend to your every need. Opt for a beauty pick-me-up with a manicure or pedicure, or melt into ultimate tranquility with a Balinese massage - a treatment where reflexology, aromatherapy, and acupressure combine.

How to get there

You’ll be conveniently located at Ellen Kensington, with both Earl’s Court and Gloucester Road tube stations under a 10-minute walk away. For plane travel, London Heathrow is the closest airport, roughly a 30-minute drive or 45-minute public transport journey away, while London City Airport is an easy hour by both car and train.

Good to know

Please note that the hotel’s spa and wellness facilities are currently not available, but will be opening soon.  

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Five-star grandeur: Set in the sophisticated borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Ellen Kensington boasts everything you would expect (and then some) from a five-star London hotel. Designed with the modern traveller in mind, this classy abode blends 18th-century inspired interiors with top-notch technology, curating a bolthole consisting of only the finest modern comforts. It’s the perfect crash-pad following days of city exploration.

  • Asian influences: Embody five-star glamour as you dine in the sophisticated Lacquer Room, home to British staples with a tasty Asian twist. Tuck into a mouth-watering wagyu beef stew or an elevated fish and chips, featuring Japanese beer-battered haddock. Later, unwind in the Ellen Bar - perfect for post-sightseeing reflection - where swanky interiors and creative cocktails await.

  • Take a break: The best way to top off any city break is with moments of luxurious relaxation, and this cosmopolitan oasis has just that. Indulge in soothing rejuvenation at the hotel’s spa, where practitioners, skilled in the art of Asian wellness, will attend to your every need. Opt for a beauty pick-me-up with a manicure or pedicure, or melt into ultimate tranquility with a Balinese massage - a treatment where reflexology, aromatherapy, and acupressure combine.

How to get there

You’ll be conveniently located at Ellen Kensington, with both Earl’s Court and Gloucester Road tube stations under a 10-minute walk away. For plane travel, London Heathrow is the closest airport, roughly a 30-minute drive or 45-minute public transport journey away, while London City Airport is an easy hour by both car and train.

Good to know

Please note that the hotel’s spa and wellness facilities are currently not available, but will be opening soon.  

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London SW5 0EN

Set in the privileged location of Kensington’s Barkston Gardens, you’ll have one of London’s most renowned neighbourhoods right on your doorstep with this sleek stay, as well as the rest of London at your fingertips, too. You’ll be within easy reach of classy hot spots such as Chelsea’s King’s Road, Notting Hill, Earl’s Court Road, and Portobello - perfect for shopaholics and foodies alike. The leafy havens of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens will fool you into thinking you’re no longer in one of the world’s biggest cosmopolitan hubs, while the fantastic connectivity of nearby tube stations will bring you right back into Central London’s hustle and bustle in no time.