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Sonder Kensington Gardens

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel within walking distance of Kensington Palace

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Close to Natural History Museum and Hyde Park, Sonder Kensington Gardens offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and amenities like free WiFi in public areas, an elevator for easy access to all floors, express check-out for a quick departure. Designer toiletries in bathrooms add an extra touch of comfort.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is $137
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, No View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 366 reviews
The price is $167
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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About the neighborhood

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15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 24 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 25 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 26 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station - 7 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Queensway Underground Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertie's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Min Jiang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama High Street Kensington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Kensington Gardens

When you stay at Sonder Kensington Gardens, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 7 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Fees & policies

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Sonder | Kensington Gardens
Sonder at Kensington Gardens
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel
Sonder Kensington Gardens London
Sonder at Kensington Prince of Wales
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder Kensington Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonder Kensington Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sonder Kensington Gardens.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Sonder Kensington Gardens like?

Sonder Kensington Gardens is a short 7-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 10 minutes' walk from Royal Albert Hall. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Sonder Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Very pleasant stay, a great location, handy for tube stations and many great places to eat and drink. Walkable if you enjoy romping about London! Right on the door step and the park which is also pretty! Rom had adequate space and facilities for a short stay,
Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing staying at Sonder. The room was very clean. Even though my room was on the basement level, it was surprisingly well-ventilated and felt quite comfortable. The location was perfect—being close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park made morning walks delightful. The breakfast was excellent, and I also loved how convenient it was to have a bustling area nearby. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit to London!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a quiet area about 15 min walk from the tube. The room was clean and comfortable. I stayed in a single room and it was perfect for my needs. Staff were helpful when I needed their help. Breakfast had a nice choice of friut, breads & pastries, meat & cheese. I would stay again.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Gustavo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay right in London. We had so much to do in walking distance and public transportation is all with in minutes of a quick walk. We loved how quiet the room was and how nice and clean it was. We would stay here again!
Tamara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kensington comfort
unable to check in via the app. Received instant reply to email from customer services. Was able to checkin on site easily. Large lockers are available so bags can be dropped before checkin. The room was warm, cosy and plenty of room (we were in a basement with good natural light).most of all we felt safe. Good choice of bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. Perfect location for Albert hall and Kensington gardens. Tucked away off the main road in a desirable residential area.
Fay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Robert, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed here for 4 nights. Quiet & safe hotel. Close to Kensington gardens. Close to bus stops. Breakfast is good, has nespresso machine which I love, also has one in the room. The only thing is the bathroom fan does not work. Otherwise, we had a great stay.

10/10 Exceptional

The location is amazing, an easy walk to so many iconic London sites. The hands off approach, with service available as needed, really works well for me. And the complimentary continental breakfast and all day pastries and premium coffee was a real treat. The rooms are not large, but they’re comfortable and have everything you need. And did I mention location?
Anne, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel in a great location very clean and the staff pleasant helpful. Good breakfast. However the booked room turned out to be very different from the website presentation. Ending up with a blanked out window next to a commercial bin store. Being on a tight schedule on arrival giving no time to seek a change of room. helpful .
Paul E, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The building is beautiful, we had a good time there. Rooms were very clean. The breakfast is missing some variety, for me, there were too many sweets. But over all I can recommend staying there, it is very close to Kensington Gardens and has many options for public transport nearby.
Anna, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very easy to check in and check out!
Yelena, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean comfortable well equipped room helpful staff
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms and bathrooms were a bit dated and musty. The shower was so small that it was a challenge to shower without getting water everywhere. Everything else was great.
Riddheka, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel.
Convenient location, room basic but clean. Good continental breakfast.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is nice, but I would suggest more protein in the breakfast
HELENA, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
I was very pleasantly surprised about the atmosphere of the Sonder. Great location. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast.
matthew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, very close to Kensington High Street. Spacious room, very comfortable. Good breakfast, and surprisingly quiet given how close to Kensington it is.
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A Great Base in London
Perfect location near Hyde Park. The staff and breakfast each morning were wonderful! The room was clean and comfortable.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An enjoyable stay. The reception staff were really helpful and rooms had everything we needed. Nice area, with Kensington park on your doorstep. We would certainly look to stay here again. Great value for money in London.
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sonder is a beautiful place to stay. The staff is so pleasant and helpful. In particular Roger was wonderful to talk with about places to visit while in town. Breakfast was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Jarod, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, beautiful hotel and great staffs. I will the hotel is air conditioning equipped!
Christine, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Really clean, modern, light filled and airy room. Friendly and helpful staff.
T W, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience at this hotel! Rooms are clean, staff is very helpful, and it’s located in a great area of London. Rooms are small, but that was perfectly fine since I didn’t spend a lot of time in the room.
Tyler, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfy and cozy
While the room was bijou, it was comfortable. The breakfast spread was ample and delicious. The only drawback was the lack of adequate lighting. ‘Quiet hours’ from 10 pm to 8 am are conducive to relaxing in peace.
Catherine, 4-night trip