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Cromwell Road, 97 27, London, United Kingdom, SW7 4DN

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum - Business hotel steps from Gloucester Road Station

Located on Cromwell Road in Kensington. Steps from Piccadilly, Circle and District Tube lines at Gloucester Road Station. The hotel features 11 event spaces for up to 400 guests, a fitness center with LifeCycle equipment and treadmills, and 76 secure parking spaces including Blue Badge spaces. Dining options include Forum Restaurant serving breakfast buffet, Ashburn SW7 offering European cuisine, and the Tavern Pub. Landmarks within 3km: Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Harrods in Knightsbridge. Children under 12 eat free.

Additional perks of the hotel

Business lounge with Wi-Fi access

Underfloor luggage conveyor system from entrance to lift lobby

Break-out networking spaces

Designated crew lounge

Traditional pub with food and drinks

Lounge and bar area

Room Options

Standard rooms include flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi. Executive rooms feature Egyptian bed linen, 42-inch flat-screen TV, and access to business lounge. Suites offer city views, separate living areas, and complimentary refreshments. Twin rooms equipped with tea/coffee facilities and minibars. Accessible rooms with hoists available upon request.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning and heating systems

Ironing facilities and electric kettles

Tea and coffee making facilities

Free toiletries and hair dryers

Cable/Satellite television with paid films

AM/FM alarm clocks

Carpeted floors

Dining tables and sitting areas

“The hotel's location made exploring Kensington a breeze!”view full review

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“Wonderful stay, thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent here!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.2)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 11:00-12:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 44 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP16.95 per person per day.

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Hungarian, Romanian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Bahasa Indonesian, Afrikaans, Welsh, Lithuanian, PanjabiÂ / Punjabi, Slovak, Slovenian, Tagalog / Filipino

Year renovated:2010

Number of floors:27

Number of rooms:906

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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

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Executive Room Non Smoking

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Executive King Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre

London 4.3 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 19.1 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 22.4 km

Train

Kensington (Olympia) 1.9 km

Paddington Station 2.6 km

Underground

Gloucester Road tube200 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Delicious Breakfast Options

“The breakfast buffet was definitely a highlight of my stay. With an excellent choice of traditional English breakfast items including sunny side eggs, mushrooms, and sausage, I felt completely satisfied. The staff worked tirelessly to replenish the food, which meant even during busy periods there was always plenty to choose from.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“I found the beds to be incredibly comfortable, which is essential for a good night's sleep after a busy day exploring. I appreciated the option of different types of pillows, allowing me to select the one that suited my preference best. The overall atmosphere of the room was warm and inviting.” view full review

Spacious and Well-equipped Rooms

“I was pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of my room, especially for a hotel in London. It featured a cozy seating area and openable windows, which allowed for fresh air and a lovely breeze. This made my stay all the more enjoyable and relaxing.” view full review

Kid-Friendly Perks

“My family and I were thrilled to discover that children up to 12 years old could eat for free with their parents during breakfast. This was a fantastic way to keep costs down and made dining together an enjoyable experience for everyone.” view full review

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

Hotel Location

Cromwell Road, 97 27, London, United Kingdom, SW7 4DN

Map view

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Cromwell Road, 97 27, London, United Kingdom, SW7 4DN

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

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

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

87-135 Brompton Rd

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

Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

4.2 km

Museum

National Gallery

4.2 km

Zoo

Battersea Park

2.4 km

Monument

The Albert Memorial

1.7 km

Marylebone Rd

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

LondonEngland

Kensington Square

2.1 km

Exhibition Centre Warwick Road

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

3.5/5 based on 5043 reviews

#692 of 1,160 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

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