Staying in a Victorian townhouse located on the fringe of a public garden in the royal borough of Kensington is, for many, the epitome of a London vacation. The hotel sits directly opposite the picturesque Barkston Gardens, just a short walk from Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, the location of a multitude of commercial, trade and entertainment events. Also an ideal destination for budding scholars of history and science, the Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums are all within walking distance and those wishing to explore the city further will be pleased to learn that the nearest tube station is just a 2 minute walk away. Earl's Court tube station is serviced by the Piccadilly, Central and District Lines, providing guests with convenient access to the rest of the city's sights.
The 93 rooms at the hotel have all been plainly decorated, but benefit from their own bathrooms and all of the amenities one would expect to find. Those lucky enough to be situated at the front of the hotel will enjoy the view over the public gardens. With single, double, twin and family rooms, this property is suitable for most parties.
Situated in Kensington, guests could hardly be better positioned to explore the city's many bars and restaurants, but the hotel does provide its own dining options. The breakfast room serves a Continental and Full English breakfast from 7am - 10am Monday - Saturday and from 8am - 10.30am on Sundays. For evening meals Le Rendezvous is a pub style venue open every day and serving meals as well as sandwiches.
Kensington, Central London. Nearest tube station is Earl's Court, which is serviced by the Piccadilly, Central and District Lines.
breakfast room - restaurant - room service - wake-up calls - complimentary WiFi
bath - shower - complimentary toiletries - make-up mirror - hairdryer - desk - telephone - tea/coffee making facilities - trouser press
Guests arriving through either of the city's main airports can take either the Gatwick Express through to Victoria station, or the Heathrow Express through to Paddington station. Both of these railway stations are serviced by the Circle Line, which runs through Earl's Court tube station. From Earl's Court the hotel is a simple walk along Barkston Gardens, which is on the Earl's Court Road, just south of the station. Alternatively there are a taxi services available from all airports and hotels.
Guests arriving by car should leave the M25 at Junction 15 and take the M4 and subsequently the A4 into central London. Once on the A4 Cromwell Road guests should turn right on to Earl's Court Road, taking the seventh left on to Barkston Gardens.
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