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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum

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The Gainsborough Hotel provides a tranquil base in central London with complimentary in-room WiFi. Guests can easily visit the nearby Natural History Museum or consult with the hotel's concierge team to organize daily activities and explorations.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Located below ground level
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 161 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Gainsborough Hotel is in a shopping district. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Stamford Bridge Stadium. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
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7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Philippe Conticini - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London, Gainsborough Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gainsborough Hotel?

Gainsborough Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gainsborough Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1080 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff charming and extremely kind and helpful. Perfect location for museums, very close to underground station, restaurants, cafés
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, reasonably priced and in a beautiful part of London
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, friendly staff… very comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a five minute walk to the South Kensington Tube Stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, nice clean rooms, quiet Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with transport access close by
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great price for a family of four right across from the Natural History Museum
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful. The room is very clean and bed is very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near museums and local eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location for museums and easy access to the Tube to go to Kings Road or the West End. Basement room was huge and had everything needed for one nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. We forget a plug that was compatible in London, and they let us use their converter. The breakfast was good, and the hotel was in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well located. Easy to commute to airport and across the city. Beautiful parks all around. Hotel is very clean, quiet and comfortable. Very helpful and pleasant staff at the reception. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prescott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience and location! The staff were friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always the staff interaction that help make a place from acceptable to good - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the clean room. Tons of storage space! Only thing it was missing was maybe a little fridge. The bottles of water were a nice touch. Lovely lobby and super convenient to where we wanted to be. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and location was perfect for us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay here. Superb location and friendly staff. Large room as well for being London.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed in cheapest room overnight. A 20 minute walk to the Royal Marsden Hospital. It's in a terrific location for buses into town. Plenty of eateries and a nice cosmopolitan vibe. Staff friendly and helpful. I would stay there again, but perhaps in a better room. All in all recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok, what it says on the tin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025