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Gainsborough Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Explore the area

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7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Imperial College London
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Balcony

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Located below ground level
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

London

Gainsborough Hotel places you steps from Natural History Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Victoria and Albert Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class London City Centre hotel include Kensington High Street and Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 8 min walk
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

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

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

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum
Gainsborough Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Gainsborough Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 15.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Gainsborough Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainsborough Hotel?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainsborough Hotel on 4 Mar 2025 start from AU$236.45, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gainsborough Hotel?

No, Gainsborough Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 957 reviews

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 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller, Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid budget room in winter
I booked a budget room and it was in the basement or lower ground. It was very cold, there was a blow heater but heat rises and it didn’t make any difference. Had to sleep in my clothes. The room was a bit musty and depressing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel.
Great little hotel near National History Museum. Clean. Tidy. Shower was warm. Just wasn’t sure how the heating / air on system worked. Room 104.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in an excellent location. My single room was fine although the bathroom was a little cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Review of my stay in October ( Halloween weekend )
Me and a friend stayed here for a few nights , the room was extremely clean and the shower was spotless . I asked for some extra towels and this was not a problem and the kind man on reception brought them up to the room within ten minutes. The breakfast choices offered were a great variety with fruit and yoghurt pots, little pastry rolls and coffee, orange juice , tea and different cereals . The hot food selection at breakfast was ok , including bacon for meat eaters and scrambled eggs which were kept in a metal hot dish. The window in my room was a bit old however did slide up to offer some ventilation. Really great comfortable bed and wardrobe was sufficient .Staff very friendly and welcoming. If the opportunity arose would book again in future .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, fair value
Needed a base near South Ken’ underground station for 4 nights - the Gainsborough fitted the bill very well. Hotel clean enough and location was just what we needed. A proper coffee machine would have been great !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BURCIN, ANKARA

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Renata

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A few minutes walk from South Ken underground. Hotel well presented and staff excellent. My room was ground floor and was very acceptable albeit with a couple of faults.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Hsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
A basic hotel in an Ideal Location for Museums
The hotel was in an ideal location for us, very close to the Underground along with the Science, Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall within a few minutes walk. This location has gained the hotel an extra star on our review otherwise it would have been three stars. The room was very simple and basic and as a place to sleep it ticked the right boxes. I must comment on the fact that the fire alarm light flashed all night and was right above the bed which was a bit annoying. There was an intermittent issue where the lights seemed to flicker / flash off and back on again every now and again too. Finally, and there is very little that a hotel can do about noisy guests but I must point out that the walls seemed extremely thin and we were able to hear other guests almost all night (until around 5am) even though they were just talking. Something we will bear in mind for our next trip to London
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a short solo stay.
Stayed here for two nights at the end of October in a single room. Was delighted to find that, although I turned up over an hour before check-in time (just intending to ask if I could store a bag), my room was ready, which was exceedingly welcome. Room was of course very small, but perfectly fine for one person without much luggage. It was smart and clean, but a little tired and needed a bit of touching-up in places, especially in the bathroom where the too-small sink meant that there was water damage to the cabinet. Everything was clean, although the non-slip mat was stained and needed a bit of a scrub, but that was no great problem. Room was well-provided with tea, coffee, a very welcome bottle of water and biscuits, although the sink was too small to easily fill the kettle. Bed was comfortable enough, although unfortunately right under the window, so that even with the curtains closed light fell right onto your face - if you're not an early riser, I recommend a sleep mask. Overall, I was quite happy with my stay and would definitely come again. The location was great, with the Natural History Museum at the end of the road, the Science Museum, V&A, Knightbridge and the Royal Albert Hall all walkable for me (with moderately limited mobility).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024