Description: The Kensington Hotel is located in south
Kensington. This is a fashionable part of central London and on the western edge
of the tourist heart of London. A leafy area close to major shopping but
slightly away from the busiest sections of central London. Close to many major
attractions such as the Natural History and Science Museums (0.2 miles),
Victoria and Albert Museum (0.3 miles), The Royal Albert Hall (0.6 miles),
Royal Geographical Society (0.6 miles), Harrods (0.8 miles) and Buckingham
Palace (1.7 miles). The hotel is very close to the A4 Cromwell Road (350 yards)
which is the main road into and out of London with direct access to
Heathrow Airport and out to the West
and as far Wales. All the best in fashionable shopping is nearby at Kensington
High Street, Chelsea (Kings Road) and Knightsbridge. Hyde Park is just a 5 to 10
minute walk to the north (0.6 miles).
The Kensington Hotel (Jurys) is a Georgian building offering 150 stylish
bedrooms and suites, a vibrant bar and a discerning modern restaurant designed
by Michelin-starred chef John Wood. The hotel offers the feel of mix between a
restored London mansion and a modern private members club. The elegant
Kensington Hotel features a large stone-floored entrance hall with a
velvet-lined alcove and red marble reception desk. Inside are Regency style
period drawing rooms with bay windows, real fireplaces, parquet floors and
original art. Throughout is an eclectic mix of furnishings and decor.
Many of the bedrooms have plums, blues and purples colour scheme with plums,
blues and purples and have full-height windows. All rooms have marble bathrooms.
Clawfoot bath tubs fill in seconds thanks to upgraded plumbing.
Bedroom amenities include Work Desk, Air Conditioning, Trouser Press, Minibar,
Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Telephone, Radio, Safety Deposit Box,
Tea/Coffee Maker and Ironing Facilities.
Superior Rooms: Come 300-count bed linen, ultra-plush duvets, fluffy bathrobes
and slippers, a 37-inch cable LCD TV, media hub, complimentary wireless internet
access, Temple Spa aromatherapy bathroom products and a daily turndown service.
Average size is 18 SQM.
Deluxe Rooms: Same as Superior rooms plus more space, separate shower and a
Nespresso coffee machine. Average size 25 SQM.
Studio Suites: have the same amenities as the Deluxe rooms plus extra high
ceilings and full-length French windows. They also have a free-standing bath and
TileVision TV. Average size 30 SQM.
24 hour room service.
Onsite is the Aubrey a La Carte restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serving a British and International menu in a classic country club-style
setting. The decor features leather seating, parquet floors and chrome
chandeliers.
There is also a cocktail bar with a glamorous and cosmopolitan feel where snacks
are served along with a range of drinks. The bar area has slate floors,
distressed mirrors, timber-clad walls and a blue glass ceiling. A glass-shelved
back bar bathed in Veuve Clicquot-label orange and lightwood panelling. The bar
features tall brass doors that were used in the Dublin General Post Office in
the 1920s.
The lounge has deep, oversized, unmatched sofas.
Guest at the Kensington Hotel can enjoy services such as a fully equipped
gymnasium, treatment rooms and 24-hour room service.
Wireless internet access can be picked up n all areas of the hotel and is free
of charge. Hotel has full concierge services. Laundry service available along
with a DVD library, games consoles and Sony book readers. Hotel has a lift.
Front desk is staffed 24/7.
Room Numbers: 150
Check-in: 13.00 (1 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Comment: Complete refurbishment 2008/09 at a
cost of £20 million pounds. Among the changes were a re-levelling of the floors
so that tall windows became floor level.
Refurbishment 2001.
Past Names: Jurys Kensington Hotel (2008)
