Hotel The W14 Kensington London occupies four Victorian houses on Gunterstone Road, in the W14 postcode of Kensington. It has a 24-hour reception, free wifi and Hypnos beds. It is a good fit if you want a hotel with well-kept rooms and don’t need a restaurant.
Location and getting around
According to the property, Barons Court and West Kensington Tube stations are about a 5-minute walk away. The Natural History Museum is about 40 minutes on foot. For Paddington (3.6 km), Marble Arch (4.3 km) or Piccadilly Circus (5.7 km) the Tube or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have temperature control and Hypnos beds. Bathrooms have a rain shower and eco-friendly toiletries.
- 24-hour reception.
- Free wifi throughout the building.
- Free luggage storage.
- Tourist information and ticket sales.
- Soft drinks and beers on sale at reception.
Who it suits
- If you arrive late and want someone at reception at any hour.
- If you are going to a concert or trade fair in west London and prefer to sleep nearby.
- If you have breakfast out and only want a good bed and a good shower.
- If you land at Heathrow and prefer to stay in west London, which the hotel says is well connected to the airport.
Good to know
- Breakfast is not included.
- You can check in between 13:30 and midnight; you will need photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is early and short: from 10:00 to 10:30.
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