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Royal Garden Hotel

24 Kensington High St, Kensington, Greater London W8 5, UK
Royal Garden Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 29 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 29 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Would stay again,nice room and clean." source Travelocity

    "One of the best places I have stayed in London and I would go there again." source Expedia

    "great hotel but check your bill." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Very clean, great location, helpful staff." source Skoosh

    "clean, reasonable and well kept hotel." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "No 9 Bus just outside the front door and very easy to keep out of the underground by using the very good bus service which covered all of the central areas of London. Very helpful staff - did not need to ask for umbrella on Sunday morning - it was offered by a vnice man at reception and well received as the weather was s--te that day." source Skoosh

    "great location, great service, stunning view of Kennsington Park itÂ’s just a wonderful place to stay during a UK trip." source Expedia

    "Desk Service generally very good." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "It is located in a great location with easy access to the tube and many restaurants and shops nearby." source Skoosh

    "Conveniently located, good access to the tubes and central London." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The hotel has not been updated - had a lot of road noise on our room and the room had old decor. We asked to be moved to a quieter room but were not accomodated." source Skoosh

    "The rooms were cheerful, with a nice view over the rooftops of Kensington." source Expedia

More information on Royal Garden Hotel

The 5 star Royal Garden Hotel is defined by its glamorous location and stunning views of Hyde Park and London's unique skyline. It offers 396 beautifully appointed bedrooms including 37 suites designed to afford the utmost in comfort and convenience. The hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars, including Min Jiang, an authentic Chinese restaurant specializing in Beijing Duck. Additional facilities include a 24-hour business centre, parking for up to 160 cars and a health club and spa. The five star Royal Garden Hotel is situated in a prime location overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, and just a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall and the bustling shops of Kensington High Street. There are 396 beautifully appointed bedrooms, including 37 suites, all offering the utmost in comfort and convenience. All rooms are air-conditioned, with a safe, TV, DVD and CD player, mini-bar, and Internet access. The hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars, including the newly opened Min Jiang, an authentic Chinese restaurant on the tenth floor of the hotel, with panoramic views of Hyde Park and Londons unique skyline. Dim Sum is served during lunch and the famous Beijing Duck is a specialty, cooked in a wood burning duck oven. The Park Terrace Restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel specializes in fresh British produce and traditional Afternoon Tea is served in the Park Terrace cafe. The Soma Centre is the hotel's own holistic health centre and spa, with a fully equipped gym, steam room and sauna. Various treatments are available and classes in Pilates, yoga and kickboxing are on offer. Other facilities include a 24-hour business centre, car parking for up to 160 cars, 24 hour room service, and 11 conference and banqueting rooms.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

398 rooms.398

Total Floors:

10 floors.

Rooms:

Standard Single:Standard rooms, which are for single occupancy, feature a double bed, have views of either Kensington Palace Gardens and the Royal Household Mews or look out over a buzzing Kensington High Street and the neighbourhood's quaint 'Mary Poppins' rooftops. Room with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, CD player, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, iron/ironing board, kettle, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking rooms, pay TV, pay-per-view movies, radio, refrigerator, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities-on request, telephone, valet service and voicemail.Superior Double:Superior Rooms feature King bed. Like our Standard Rooms, views include the green vistas of Kensington Park Gardens, or the city's rooftops. North-facing Superior Rooms overlook the quiet Royal Household Mews. Room with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, CD player, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, iron/ironing board, kettle, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking rooms, pay TV, pay-perview movies, radio, refrigerator, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities-on request, telephone, valet service and voicemail.Deluxe Double:Deluxe rooms enjoy a spectacular view of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. It is a room type defined by an expansive work and lounge area on a raised platform with substantial windows that flood each space with natural light. Room with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, CD player, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, iron/ironing board, kettle, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non-smoking rooms, pay TV, pay-per-view movies, radio, refrigerator, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities-on request, telephone, valet service and voicemail.Superior Twin:Superior Rooms feature two twin beds. Like our Standard Rooms, views include the green vistas of Kensington Park Gardens, or the city's rooftops. North-facing Superior Rooms overlook the quiet Royal Household Mews. Room with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, CD player, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, iron/ironing board, kettle, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking rooms, pay TV, pay-per-view movies, radio, refrigerator, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities-on request, telephone, valet service and voicemail.Executive Room:Executive Rooms, which are spacious family rooms, feature occupancies of up to two adults and two children. They have a choice of twin or King beds as well as a double sofa bed or room for an extra bed for children. Rooms overlook the quiet Royal Household Mews or look out over a buzzing Kensington High Street and the neighborhood's quaint 'Mary Poppins' rooftops.Room with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, CD player, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, iron/ironing board, kettle, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non-smoking rooms, pay TV, pay-per-view movies, radio, refrigerator, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities-on request, telephone, valet service and voicemail.

Cancellation Policy

By 4 pm day of arrival

Directions

The five star Royal Garden Hotel is situated in a prime location overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, and just a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall and the bustling shops of Kensington High Street.

Area

The Royal Garden Hotel is located next to Kensington Gardens. Shopping, in the local neighbourhoods of Kensington, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill, is as good as it gets. The West End's theatres are a short cab-ride away.

Pets

False

Attractions

Kensington High Street.........................0 Miles Kensington Olympia.............................0 Miles Kensington Gardens.............................0 Miles Earls Court....................................0 Miles Park Lane......................................0 Miles Piccadilly.....................................0 Miles Oxford Street..................................1 Mile Paddington.....................................1 Mile Marble Arch....................................1 Mile Paddington Station.............................1 Mile Conference Rooms 9 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 700 People Maximum Conference Capacity 700 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 400 People Palace Suite Length 28.5 Meters Width 16 Meters Height 4 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 700 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 350 Maximum U Shapped Style Capacity 100 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 800 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 480 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 400 This Room Does Not Have Windows For Natural Daylight. Description A Beautifull Apointed Pillar free Room With High ceilings. The Palace Suite Can Be Divided Into Equal Sized Rooms And Has A Large Prefunction Area To Welcome Guests And Delegates. Kensington Suite Length 23 Meters Width 8.5 Meters Height 2.1 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 100 Maximum Classroom Capacity 80 Maximum U Shaped Capacity 45 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 60 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 120 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 100 This Room Does Not Have Windows For Natural Daylight. Description The Kensington Suite Is Situated On The Lower Ground Level. It Can Be Divided Into Two Equal Parts, The Albert And Victoria Suites. The Kensington Suite Has An En suite Facilities For Use By Delegates. York Suite Length 16 Meters Width 8 Meters Height 2.1 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 150 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 70 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 45 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 40 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 150 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 120 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 150 This Room Has Windows For Natural Daylight And Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Description From Floor To Ceiling Triple Glazed Windows Running All The Way Along One Side Of The Room, The York Suite Overlooks Kensington High Street And Features A Dedicated Black Out Area. Lancaster Suite Length 11.5 Meters Width 10 Meters Height 2.1 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 70 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 40 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 25 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 26 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 80 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 80 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 70 This Room Does Not Have Windows For Natural Daylight. Description The Lancaster Suite Is Adjacent To The York Suite And Located On Teh Mezzanine Floor Of The Hotel. This Half Timber Panelled Room Features A Direct Access Goods Lift. Please Note Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

Dining

Min JiangLocated on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang has spectacular panoramic views over Kensington Palace and Gardens. Serving traditional dishes from China's favorite gastronomic provinces, Min Jiang features sumptuous Dim Sum, spicy Sichuan and the famous Beijing Duck cooked in an authentic wood burning duck oven. Min Jiang offers a stylish bar, private dining room for 20 people and an 80-seat restaurant, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.Health ClubThe Soma Centre at The Royal Garden Hotel is among the best holistic health centres in London, featuring a wide range of facilities, from modern cardiovascular machines and free weights to studio-based teaching in Yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and aerobics. Personal trainers are available on request.The spa provides a variety of beauty and massage treatments, drawn from both the East and West to provide both cosmetic and therapeutic benefits. Soma uses Thalgo products that incorporate the purest sea ingredients, rich in nutrients such as micronized marine algae. There are five treatment rooms available.There is also a separate male/female steam and sauna, as well as on-site changing rooms. To book any treatments or classes or to find out more information on the soma Centre please call: 020 7361 1995Park TerraceExecutive Head Chef, Steve Munkley has created an inspired menu based around provenance which celebrates well sourced seasonal ingredients from a range of suppliers offering the finest food items, predominantly within the UK. This has been reflected by our recent accolade of an AA Two Rosette AwardBerties BarBertie's Bar is ideal for drinking in, snacking in or simply just being in. An elegant and stylish space combines with the relaxed, fun and friendly ambience created by bar manager Luis Cobas. A host with more than 30 years experience at the hotel, Luis will guarantee warm hospitability, excellent service and discretion as he believes substance is as important as style.

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