Introduction: Located in South Kensington a very short
walk from south Kensington tube station is the Gainsborough Hotel London. This
is a great location within central London just off from the A4 which is the main
road access into and out of West London. Across the road from the hotel is three
of the capitals most popular museums in the Natural History and Science museums
and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Well placed for shopping at South Kensington
(0.15 miles), Knightsbridge (0.6 miles) and Kings Road Chelsea (0.6 miles). Hyde
Park and Kensington Gardens are less than half a mile to the north. Other nearby
attractions include Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall.
Hotel:
The Gainsborough Hotel, named after a famous artist, aims to give you the feel of
staying at an English country home.
Bedrooms are individually decorated with a rich decor and an elegant style. All
bedrooms have private bathrooms. Standard amenities include direct dial
telephone with data port, interactive satellite TV, high speed internet access,
desk, hairdryer, safe, tea and coffee facilities and central heating. Trouser
press can be requested. Additional services include floor butlers.
Single use rooms have a shower (no bath) and a fan. Room: 3.2 x 2.1 m, Bathroom:
2 x 1.2 m
Double for single use room is smaller than normal doubles. Room: 3.7 x
2.1 m, Bathroom: 1.8 x 0.9 m
Standard double/twin has a Victorian style with a shower (no bath).
Double: Room: 4 x 3 m, Bathroom: 1.8 x 1.3 m, Twin: Room: 3.1 x 3.6 m, Bathroom:
1.8 x 2.1 m
Deluxe doubles/twins have air-conditioning and full en-suite facilities.
Double: Room: 3 x 4.1 m, Bathroom: 2.1 x 1.8 m Twin: Room: 3.1 x 3.9 m,
Bathroom: 2 x 1.7 m
Triples have air-conditioning with either a bath or a shower. Room: 4 x
3.3 m, Bathroom: 2.8 x 1.3 m
Two Superior Deluxe Rooms:
One has separate living room and bedroom. Has air-conditioning and full en-suite
facilities. Room: 3.8 x 3.8 m, Sitting Room: 4.3 x 3 m, Bathroom: 1.5 x 2 m
The other Superior Deluxe room has a queen-size 4-poster bed. Has
air-conditioning and full en-suite facilities. Room: 6.5 x 3.6 m,
Bathroom: 2.2 x 2.1 m
Family Room: Consists of 2 rooms within one Unit. 1 Room has a Standard
Double Bed and 1 Room has Two single beds. En-suite bathroom with bath and
shower. Room 1: 2.4 x 3.8 m, Room 2: 2.6 x 3.4 m, Bathroom: 2.4 x 1.9 m
Onsite are air-conditioned conference/meeting facilities that include High-speed
internet access, copy, fax and printing services.
The Gainsborough Hotel has its own bar (Picasso Bar) and lounge with a decor that emulates an
eighteenth century style. Breakfast is served in the hotels breakfast room which
features wood panelling.
Front reception open 24/7. Hotel has a lift and offers dry cleaning and laundry
services and a concierge team. Lugage storage facilities.
No onsite parking.
Full non-smoking environment.
Room Numbers: 48 / 5 floors
Check-in: 13.00 (1 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
