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HOLIDAY INN LONDON KENSINGTON FORUM, AN IHG HOTEL, London
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Hotel Overview and Details
Cromwell Road, 97 27,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW7 4DN,
Greater London
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, An IHG Hotel - Central accommodation steps from Gloucester Road Station
Located in the heart of Kensington, Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum is a landmark hotel on Cromwell Road. The property is just steps from Piccadilly, Circle and District Tube lines at Gloucester Road Station. The hotel features 11 naturally lit event spaces accommodating up to 400 guests with break-out areas for networking. Dining options include the Forum Restaurant serving international dishes and the Tavern Pub offering food and drinks. The hotel includes a fully equipped gym with LifeCycle machines, treadmills, rowing machines, and resistance equipment. The property has 76 secure parking spaces including Blue Badge spaces.
Additional perks of the hotel
Walking distance to Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, Natural History Museum, and Royal Albert Hall
Close to Hyde Park and luxury shopping in Knightsborough including Harrods
Children under 12 eat free anytime
Underfloor conveyor belt from entrance to lift lobby for luggage transport
Business lounge with Wi-Fi access
Room Options
The modern rooms include a choice of pillows, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi. Executive rooms feature Egyptian bed linen, bathrobes, slippers, and 42-inch flat-screen TVs. Suites offer London views, newspapers, luxurious toiletries, safes, and separate living areas. Some rooms include tea/coffee makers, air conditioning, and mini-bars. Accessible rooms with hoists are available upon request.
Other conveniences
Free mineral water and refreshments in select rooms
Ironing facilities and hair dryers
Electric kettles and AM/FM alarm clocks
Cable/satellite television
Dining tables and sitting areas in some accommodations
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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Executive Twin Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
21 m²
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
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Executive Room Non Smoking
2 persons
21 m²
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
room details
Double or Twin Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
19 m²
1 Double bed
City view
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Sofa Bed Non-Smoking
3 persons
19 m²
1 Double bed
City view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
- Currency exchange
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Buffet breakfast
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location
Cromwell Road, 97 27,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW7 4DN,
Greater London
Map view
Cromwell Road, 97 27,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW7 4DN,
Greater London
City landmarks
Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
1.2
km
Garden
Buckingham Palace
3.1
km
Park
Hyde Park
3.0
km
Museum
Natural History Museum
1.1
km
Museum
Science Museum
1.3
km
Landmark
Coca-Cola London Eye
4.6
km
Museum
The British Museum
4.9
km
Palace
Kensington Palace
2.7
km
Park
Kensington Gardens
2.1
km
Landmark
Harrods
1.9
km
Event hall
Royal Albert Hall
1.7
km
Museum
Design Museum
1.8
km
Park
Holland Park
1.7
km
Square
Trafalgar Square
4.2
km
Landmark
Big Ben
4.2
km
Museum
National Gallery
4.2
km
Zoo
Battersea Park
2.4
km
Monument
The Albert Memorial
1.7
km
Landmark
Madame Tussauds London
3.8
km
Church
Westminster Abbey
4.0
km
Museum
Leighton House Museum
2.0
km
Market
Borough Market
6.7
km
Stadium
Stamford Bridge
2.3
km
Gallery
Wallace Collection
3.4
km
Gallery
Saatchi Gallery
2.1
km
Museum
18 Stafford Terrace
1.1
km
Store
Kensington High Street
1.5
km
Museum
National Army Museum
2.4
km
Landmark
Kensington Square
2.1
km
Landmark
Earl's Court
3.6
km
Nearby
Museum
Natural History Museum
1.1
km
Museum
18 Stafford Terrace
1.1
km
Museum
Design Museum
1.2
km
81 Fulham Road Chelsea
Michelin House
1.1
km
Restaurants
Forum Room
70 m
Kensington Forum 97 Cromwell Road
Bugis Street at Copthorne Tara Hotel
50 m
2 Scarsdale Place Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Bugis Street Brasserie
550 m
4-18 Harrington Gardens
Steak & Co. Gloucester Road Kensington
360 m
152 Gloucester Road Kensington
Ask Italian
370 m
Unit 23-24 Gloucester Arcade 128 Gloucester Road
Ashburn S.W.7 Restaurant
210 m
Kensington Forum 97 Cromwell Road Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum
Cromwell Tavern
220 m
97 Cromwell Road Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
ristorante vecchiomondo
220 m
118 Cromwell Road
Light of India
1.3
km
67-69 Gloucester Road South Kensington
The Stanhope Arms
260 m
97 Gloucester Road Kensington
Baalbakis Restaurant
330 m
124 Cromwell Road
Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings
Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
74%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
6.8
Location
9.2
Service
8.0
Dining
8.7
Juliet
United Kingdom,
June
2024
6.0/10
Good location, but some room service issues and noise.
Rooms
5.0
Comfortable room but quite noisy from traffic, not sound proof at all from our room 210.
Service
7.0
Bar area quite nice and bar man service friendly and good. Room service was slow.
Location
8.0
Location was good, is convenient close to the tube station, walking distance to restaurants, museums etc. Only 7 mins in a taxi from hotel to Olympia.
Dining
8.0
Breakfast plenty of choice.
Facilities
7.0
No issues with facilities.
Dean
United Kingdom,
May
2024
8.0/10
Great location, comfy beds, and a fantastic breakfast! Only downside was the small room.
Rooms
7.0
The room was a bit small, but it was clean and the beds were comfy. The view was amazing!
Service
9.0
Check-in was quick and easy. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly.
Location
10.0
The location is excellent for us; really handy for the London museums and the underground station.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast was to a high standard with a fantastic choice that would appeal to everyone.
Facilities
8.0
No issues with facilities. Everything was good and clean.
Mason
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.0/10
A good hotel with some minor issues. Great location and friendly staff.
Rooms
7.0
Rooms were as close as possible due to one of the rooms being occupied by my son and daughter 15 and 12 years old.
Service
6.0
I had to speak to another member of staff about issues with our room-telephone inoperable, no robes/slippers or bottled water as had been advertised for an exec room. Other than that, staff were friendly.
Location
9.0
The location is convenient, by Gloucester Road, with 3 different tube lines, the view, the staff were all extremely helpful.
Dining
5.0
We did not use the dining facilities.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, although some minor maintenance issues.
Layla
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.0/10
A convenient and well-located hotel, but the room was smaller than expected.
Rooms
6.0
Room was smaller than I expected but was good and clean.
Service
8.0
Staff were very nice and helpful, all run very efficiently and professionally.
Location
9.0
Location is convenient, close to the tube station, walking distance to restaurants, museums, etc.
Dining
5.0
Didn't try the dining options.
Facilities
7.0
No issues with the facilities.
Oliver
United Kingdom,
January
2024
9.0/10
Amazing location, friendly staff, and a good breakfast. Would definitely stay again!
Rooms
9.0
Our room was clean and had a great view of the London skyline.
Service
10.0
The staff were so helpful and had great personalities. Check-in and check-out were smooth.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was just what we needed, was also very convenient.
Dining
8.0
Breakfast was good, plenty of choice.
Facilities
8.0
No complaints about the facilities.
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