The Queens Gate Hotel London occupies a 19th-century house on Queen’s Gate, in South Kensington. It has a gym and a bar with a courtyard. It is a good fit if your plans take in the museums of Kensington and a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Location and getting around
The Natural History Museum is about a 5-minute walk away and, according to the hotel, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are about 500 m. The property places Gloucester Road Tube station about 8 minutes on foot.
Paddington is around 30 minutes’ walk and Marble Arch about 35 across the park. Trafalgar Square is 3.7 km away: for the centre, take the Tube or a taxi. Harrods and the shops of Knightsbridge are a short walk.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms were recently refurbished. They have wooden floors, large windows, air conditioning, a minibar and an LCD television.
The bar opens onto a courtyard where snacks and tapas are served. There is a gym to help you keep up your routine. Breakfast can be a buffet, continental, full English or à la carte.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are coming for a concert or the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
- A good fit if you travel with children interested in the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum.
- Practical if you like a drink outdoors when you get back to the hotel.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and leave the room until 12:00. A restaurant for dinner is not listed, only the bar. If you prefer another area, compare other hotels in London.