Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum

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Exterior
Reception
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

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

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shoti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London, Gainsborough Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 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 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 Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 895 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 895 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 895 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 895 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 895 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Narindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom area is very small , I was unable to take a shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently situated small hotel - great for Natural History museum, Knightsbridge and Hyde park. Close to South Kensington station. Rooms are small, bathrooms even smaller but clean and modern. Staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Room a bit noisy couldn’t open window as very loud
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles, Meerbusch

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheenagh

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a great hotelx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a fantastic location - lots going on in surrounding area but the road the hotel was in was quiet and so we had a good night's sleep. All staff were lovely - kind - well mannered and keen to help even though we checked it in the early hours of the morning. The sister hotel was a bonus - good breakfasts in the morning and great cocktails early evening. We had a standard double and it had everything we needed - compact but perfect. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alastair

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient for the museums and university on Exhibition Road. Lots of good places to eat nearby also. Rooms are a little on the small side, though perfectly nice — but then you're staying in South Kensington, so maybe that's to be expected. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrei

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Substandard Shower stall , too narrow to be used without difficulty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice clean comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Very convenient area to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very small, poorly ventilated rooms. Heating via air conditioners with fluorescent blue lights indicating temperature that light the room at night! Very small bathroom, not suitable for more than one person. Not even a rail for the towel. Plumbing has odor. However, staff were pleasant, very convenient for south Kensington Tube and quiet. It was cheap and room reflected price!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, hotel is very close to the Slbrrt Hall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perla Isabela Garza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, small rooms. The hotel is located really close to South Kensington underground station and a few blocks from Hyde Park. Really friendly staff, overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

THIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Best location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

BURCIN, ANKARA

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Great location. I wish there is a fridge in the room. For Iron you have to request from the reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goof
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. There are just some reparation needs to be done with the finishing in the bathroom. Otherwise, service was excellent, great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room within convenient walking distance of The Albert Hall and a number of other atractions such as world famous museums.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a variety of popular spots and good vfm at £116 for a decent sized double room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean and excelente service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well-kept
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024