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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Natural History Museum

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is $105
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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7-11 Queensberry Street, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL
  • Popular LocationNatural History Museum2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHyde Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Albert Hall14 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)31 min drive
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Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room, Balcony

Single Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, No Windows | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, No Windows

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

London

Gainsborough Hotel is located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, and is in a shopping district. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Lord's Cricket Ground. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 3 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Urban Baristas - 1 min walk
  • Natural History Museum Member's Room - 3 min walk
  • Bosphorus Kebab - 3 min walk
  • Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
  • Dozo Sushi - 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:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the 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

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 continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 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 fire extinguisher, 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 does it cost to stay at Gainsborough Hotel?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainsborough Hotel on Jun 2, 2024 start from $105.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Science Museum are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 572 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC had issues with manageable thermostat
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel just a couple of blocks from the South Kensington tube station and very near the Natural History Museum and the V&A. Great neighborhood. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Only stayed for a night as we were seeing a gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Super convenient location, less than 10 mins to walk to the venue. Science/Natural History Museums all around the corner too, as was South Kensington tube station so very easy to get about. Area was quiet, although busy on a weekday morning as there is a school close by. We booked a budget double room but it was quite spacious, appreciated the AC as it was very hot in London. Bathroom and amenities were good. Only let down was the front desk staff looked super unhappy to be there! When we first arrived to check in, we were greeted by a pretty miserable looking woman! Not great customer service on check out either but we didn't need to interact with staff much during our stay so didn't bother us too much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIM, Rugby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff check you in and greet you every time you pass them. Really useful location and offers good value for money. Clean and comfy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Trail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night to attend a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The hotel was very convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay at the Gainsborough. Spacious, clean, quiet, well-appointed single room. Helpful staff. The only negatives - the room was grey and charmless. The door of the en-suite was fitted so that you had to access the toilet by getting into the shower. Entertaining!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

The hotel was on a good location for our evening concert at The Royal Albert Hall. The room was clean and tidy. The decor and finish was quite poor in places cheaply done with poor workmanship. The shower didn’t work correctly with scalding hot water not able to be regulated. Complaints merely got a response of maintenance will look at it tomorrow. Unfortunately after we had left. The shower was unsafe to use.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideal for trips to museums, parks and Royal Albert Hall. Clean with tea/coffee/water provided together with basic bathroom toiletries. The bed was clean as was the linen and towels and a hairdryer was provided.The air conditioning in my allocated room was very noisy but unable to switch off and the only window was a tiny one in the en-suite with the most restricted and horribly dirty outlook. Overall I would say it is a 3 star hotel but so convenient for the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the check in experience. On arrival Mr Emmanuel welcomed me, and guided me to my room. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo, Naples

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel building is a classic in a European City, built some time ago. The condition is like new, but the size of the bathroom is really tiny, mostly the sink and shower size. The size of the room is also very small. Location is good, and it is an affordable hotel somehow close to the city center. The staff was awesome and very friendly, among them Ditta and Enmanuel. Overall, I will return to this hotel, and recommend it to everyone to stay few days in London. I want to thank the staff for their treatment and attention to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and smart hotel. Our room was a bit cramped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel - clean -close to public transportation and the staff was very helpful I will definitely stay here the next time I am in London
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall I had a good stay. You’re definitely paying for the location. It’s awesome! You’re right by the national history museum, and I could easily jump on the underground and get to all the sights really quickly. I had the single (twin bed) room. It was small, but functional. Housekeeping did a great job of refreshing my room and the front desk man was great. The lift was out of service during my entire visit, so that was a bit annoying having to walk up and down from the top floor, but whatever, extra exercise. my biggest complaint though was that the hot water in my shower was waaaaaay too hot!!! It basically had 2 settings — scolding hot or 3rd degree burn hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rony, Aventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small shower bath and elevator was not working
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

The service was so friendly and welcoming, unfortunately the lifts were out of order (and I was on the 4th floor) but they arranged for my bag to be taken up. The room was clean and there was water and teas/coffees provided (nice touch). Plus 24hr concierge, so no late night access problems. So the only negative and sadly a big negative were the pillows. They were like solid bricks - I kept waking all through the night because of them. What a shame as the bed was fine. Please do something about your pillows - they were terrible and ruined what would have been a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Gainsborough Hotel. As a soli traveller who is 140lbs(63kg), the shower was still tough but at least I had my own restroom. It was very quiet and I enjoyed staying. If someone is big (70kg or higher), then it will be very hard to take a shower. Other than shower, everything was perfect. I felt very comfortable while staying
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024