Hotel details


Hilton London Kensington
179-199 Holland Park Avenue
London
W11 4UL

Tel: + 44 (0)20 7603 3355
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7602 9397
Email: reservations.kensington@hilton.com


Room details

All rooms have:

  • direct-dial phone and voice mail
  • satellite television including German and Japanese channels
  • same-day laundry service 
  • fax and secretarial assistance, provided by the business centre in reception for a small extra charge

Executive bedrooms include breakfast in the Executive Lounge, and a bath robe and slippers in the bedroom.

The Kensington Hilton has a gym which is free for all guests.


2012 Room rates

Standard room (approx. 19m2)

£155 for single use

£167 for double occupancy

Executive room (approx. 30m2)

£215 for single use

£227 for double occupancy

There are no standard rooms available in the Kensington Hilton over the Olympic Period (27th July until 12th August)

The Executive Rooms are available and will be in the region of £400 per night according to the Best Available Rate.

The London School's Corporate rates will be available from 13th August.

Rates include full English breakfast.  All rates are subject to availability.

An executive room includes unlimited use of the Executive Lounge where you have free access to:

  • all the main national newspapers and international business magazines
  • the internet
  • drinks and snacks all day
  • a complimentary evening bar from 6pm to 8pm

Complimentary Wifi access is available in the public areas on the ground floor of the Kensington Hilton. Wired internet access is available in the rooms at a cost of £5 a day.  

Any students who are members of the Hilton Honours reward card scheme will be entitled to upgrades and complimentary internet access. Click here to become a Hilton Honours member.

Please note that if you are planning to study with us during these dates, we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment. 

Chelsea Flower Show: 22 - 26 May 2012

Farnborough: 8-12 July 2012

Olympics: 27 July to 12 August 2012 (only best available rates will apply during this period)

World Travel Market: 12-15 November 2012


Location

To get to Kensington Hilton from:

Holland Park Gardens - Total travel time approx. 5 minutes on foot

Westcroft Square - Total travel time approx. 25 minutes by bus

Organising an airport pick up

General information on travelling from all London airports to central London

Travelling from the airport/station to Kensington Hilton

London Heathrow AirportTake the Heathrow Express to Paddington. At Paddington change onto the underground (Circle Line or the District Line travelling south) to Notting Hill Gate. At Notting Hill Gate change onto the Central Line (travelling west) to Shepherd’s Bush. The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station. Total travel time approx. 45 min Or, you can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station and take a taxi from Paddington to the hotel.  Total travel time approx. 30 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £9

London Gatwick Airport - Take the Southern train to Clapham Junction. At the Clapham Junction change onto the Southern train to Shepherd’s Bush. The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station.  Total travel time approx. 1 hour. Or, you can take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station and take a taxi from Victoria to the hotel.  Total travel time approx. 45 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £15

London City Airport - Take the Docklands Light Railway to Bank.  At Bank change onto the underground and take the Central Line to Shepherd’s Bush.  The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station. Total travel time approx. 55 minutes. Or, you can take a taxi directly to your hotel.  Total travel time approx. 47 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £48

London Luton Airport - Take the East Midlands train to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross change onto the underground and take the Victoria Line (travelling south) to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus change onto the Central Line (travelling west) to Shepherd’s Bush.  The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station.  Total travelling time approx. 1 hour and 5 minutes. Or, you can take the Thameslink train to Kings Cross Station and take a taxi from Kings Cross to the hotel.  Total travel time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £22

London Stansted Airport - Take the National Express East Anglia to Liverpool Street. At Liverpool Street change onto the underground and take the Central Line (travelling west) to Shepherd’s Bush. The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station.  Total travelling time approx. 1 hour 25 minutes. Or, you can take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station and take a taxi from Liverpool Street to the hotel.  Total travel time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £25

St Pancras Station - Take the Victoria Line (travelling south) to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus change onto the Central Line (travelling west) to Shepherd’s Bush.  The hotel is a 7 minute walk from the underground station.  Total travelling time approx. 35 minutes. Or, you can take a taxi directly to your hotel.  Total travel time approx. 25 minutes.  Cost of taxi approx. £22

Click here for more information on transport in London.


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