Gainsborough Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Explore the area

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

Highlights

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

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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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 Royal Albert Hall.

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 (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

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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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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 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainsborough Hotel on 27 Apr 2025 start from AU$185.43, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 2 nights for a work trip, in a single bedroom with ensuite - the bathroom was decorated excellently and very clean though the space to shower was very small. Bed was comfy, sheets were clean, tea and coffee options good. Relatively quiet though I think pipes ran through my room so often sounded like running water in the room. Overall, clean, safe, convinient, very close to Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall, good for a stopover, tourist or business trip but definitely not spacious or full luxury. This was my second stay here, I would stay again but my room on visit 1 was nicer than the room on visit 2 in terms of space and layout. I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a beautiful area safe for ladies in their own the staff were helpful near all the museums lots of shops and eateries Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

David’s 50th Birthday

Very nice stay - friendly staff & very helpful. The room could do with an update but perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly staff. Room was clean and all that we required. Good price for London and well situated for museums and the Albert Hall and Tube connections.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was situated close to the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood, close to central London.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Heating very poor at a time of low temperatures. Facilities limited—no loo roll holder, ineffective “underfloor heating”
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Peter D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a hotel, quite acceptible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

MR JACK ALEXANDER

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room for a short stay, as my single room was very cozy. Excellent location, close to bus and Metro.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joern

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianmarco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Simply outstanding service by all the people working there, kind, informative and supportive. The hotel is very central, close to museums and metro station. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Good price/quality ratio. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damera Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! The hotel is nicer in person. I was bothered that they did not have wash clothes and there was no microwave anywhere in the hotel. However, there is a microwave across the street. Staff was great and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average Hotel, adequate.

Hotel was adequate, room was in the basement, good size but showing signs of wear, and unpleasant odour in the basement area. The shower was great, but overall I wouldn't chose to return to this same hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is quite worn down. The walls are very thin and you can hear everything from neighboring rooms and outside. Carpeted floors are also quite dirty. Aside from that, the staff were incredibly helpful and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed for 1 night, in a basement room. It was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosangela

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, right next to History museum
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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