About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in London offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and a lift for easy access. The hotel provides a coffee machine, bath or shower, and a work desk, catering to all needs. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the hotel is less than 1 km from South Kensington Underground Station and an 11-minute walk to the Natural History Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km away. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers water sports and boating, providing ample opportunities for leisure activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sonder by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Sonder by Marriott

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christina
    Australia Australia
    Great location and the staff were lovely and helpful. The bed was big and comfortable. The TV had Netflix and Prime etc. Property had lift. Good security.
  • Rozmina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the friendly staff, v clean, flexible and the breakfast.
  • Miriam
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful and surprisingly quiet location, near the tube station, but walkable within the city centre. I will be more than happy to return in the future.
  • Rozmina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The quirky staff, brilliant location, discreet,and the breakfast.
  • Pinder
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice but would have liked a choice of cereals as we don't have continental breakfasts in Yorkshire
  • Wilhelmina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were delightful and it was great to have the breakfast as well. I was very happy with everything.
  • Vicki
    Germany Germany
    Great neighborhood, kind staff and complimentary breakfast
  • Gabriela
    Belgium Belgium
    Perfect location near subway station and restaurants.
  • Gillian
    Australia Australia
    Great location, extremely comfortable bed- and pillows, very sustaining breakfast each morning which we weren’t expecting!
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Had everything I needed, including complimentary breakfast, in a great location! Well designed room, small but fully functional bathroom, super clean and the staff were really lovely!

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government-issued photo ID. Guests will receive check-in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There's no air conditioning. Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.

The Small Double Room is located on a lower level and does not have natural light.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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