Hotel Acacia is a family-run hotel on Queensberry Place, in South Kensington, about 5 minutes’ walk from the Natural History Museum. According to the property, it was recently refurbished. All rooms have a private bathroom, and it is a good base if your plans revolve around the museums in the area.
Location and getting around
The Natural History Museum is about 5 minutes on foot. Paddington, Victoria and Marble Arch are around 40 minutes’ walk, in three different directions; for those journeys the Tube is better value.
According to the property, South Kensington Tube station is next door and the Piccadilly line goes direct to Heathrow. It also notes that the Science Museum is a few minutes away and the Royal Albert Hall about 700 m, with Hyde Park beyond.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom and a TV. There is free wifi and complimentary tea and coffee. A full breakfast is not listed.
To see more hotels near the museums, see the guide to places to stay in London.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel with children and want to see the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.
- Handy if you are going to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Practical if you arrive from Heathrow and want a Tube journey with no changes.
- Ideal if you prefer a small family-run hotel to a large chain.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00. If you arrive later, tell them beforehand.
- Rooms must be vacated before 11:00.
- Breakfast is limited to complimentary tea and coffee.