Residence Inn London Kensington UK [Master Thread]
Mar 19, 2019, 6:27 am
#16
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Mar 19, 2019, 8:50 am
#17
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Earl's Court tube station is about a 10-minute walk, maybe a little more with luggage. I didn't feel unsafe with friends, but if you're arriving at night, the walk goes down a darker road inbetween the high street and the Tesco.
Mar 19, 2019, 10:47 am
#18
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@NA-Flyer I am a solo female business traveler and have never felt unsafe getting from the Earls Court tube stop (aka The Underground - the London subway system) to my hotel (I often stay close by at the Marriott Kensington, which is on Cromwell Rd.) in the evenings. The Residence Inn is less than a 1/2 mile from the tube stop.
Jul 22, 2019, 6:36 pm
#19
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The reviews on Marriott's own website for this property are less than stellar, with cleanliness being mentioned on more than one post. I've a reservation here for later this week, but I'm starting to wonder if I should go elsewhere.
Jan 24, 2020, 3:10 pm
#22
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I've avoided going back to this hotel when I had housekeeping knocking on the door (and coming in) every 20mins after 11am when I had a 4pm late checkout and had the do not disturb sign up so I could get some work done in the room before I left. Found the overall experience pretty poor and generally prefer the nearby Kensignton Marriott (for a similar price normally).
Of course I don't need the kitchen facilities as I'm normally only in town for 1-3 days at most.
Of course I don't need the kitchen facilities as I'm normally only in town for 1-3 days at most.
Jan 25, 2020, 11:04 am
#23
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They've had new management since my last visit back in Sept. So unsure if it has improved. However from looking at TripAdvisor and it's management response; looks like they're taking a rather...different approach to addressing feedback.
Jun 6, 2020, 1:00 pm
#25
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The hotel is 18 months old, still looks in great condition but even with all that, the staff are what make our hotel what it is. They might not be the most skilful or knowledgeable but they are the most genuine, hardworking and decent bunch of people. They make our hotel what it is and I am not at all surprised you experienced excellent service when you stayed with us.
From all the team here at Kensington, stay well and hope to see you in the future!!
Kind Regards
Ross Ferguson
Oct 31, 2022, 2:52 am
#26
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Any recent stays here?
I have a 10 night stay coming up over Christmas & New Years.
Will be traveling with family so booked a one bedroom suite with a sofa bed.
I have a 10 night stay coming up over Christmas & New Years.
Will be traveling with family so booked a one bedroom suite with a sofa bed.
Oct 31, 2022, 11:09 am
#27
Join Date: May 2009
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I was there at the beginning of September. The location is nice. It's relatively quiet and there's a Tesco (large grocery store) next door. The tube stop is maybe a 10 minute walk away. The breakfast is one of the better ones I've seen at RIs lately. The property is clean and relatively new, the washer and dryer in the laundry room are free to use, and the staff is friendly. If there are any drawbacks, I'd say just that the location isn't near any of the tourist sites, but there's a bus stop right there and the tube is right down the street if you want to get around without renting a car. I think you'll enjoy your stay.
Nov 1, 2022, 7:48 am
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I was there at the beginning of September. The location is nice. It's relatively quiet and there's a Tesco (large grocery store) next door. The tube stop is maybe a 10 minute walk away. The breakfast is one of the better ones I've seen at RIs lately. The property is clean and relatively new, the washer and dryer in the laundry room are free to use, and the staff is friendly. If there are any drawbacks, I'd say just that the location isn't near any of the tourist sites, but there's a bus stop right there and the tube is right down the street if you want to get around without renting a car. I think you'll enjoy your stay.
Good to know the breakfast is decent. With 2 small kids that aspect is important.
What room type did you have & did you find it spacious? Also, how big was the fridge & was there sufficient space & cooking utensils in the kitchen area if we want to cook on & off while we are there?
Nov 1, 2022, 12:26 pm
#29
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Thanks. I used to live a 5 minute walk away from this property (albeit a long time ago) so am familiar with the area.
Good to know the breakfast is decent. With 2 small kids that aspect is important.
What room type did you have & did you find it spacious? Also, how big was the fridge & was there sufficient space & cooking utensils in the kitchen area if we want to cook on & off while we are there?
Good to know the breakfast is decent. With 2 small kids that aspect is important.
What room type did you have & did you find it spacious? Also, how big was the fridge & was there sufficient space & cooking utensils in the kitchen area if we want to cook on & off while we are there?
Nov 1, 2022, 12:50 pm
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I had the "One Bedroom Open Plan," you enter in to the bedroom and there was also a living room but no door separating the two. The fridge was a minifridge but it held a gallon of water and some other small items. There was also cookware and a dining table that seats two. If you have kids they could probably eat on the sofa (unless you get a bigger room). Everything was new but it was probably one of the smaller RI rooms I've stayed in. If you have SNAs to spare, you might want to consider trying to get a 2-Bedroom because it will be a lot more comfortable for a family of 4.