Grosvenor Kensington Hotel and nearby sports venues in London, England

Guest Rating

out of 10

Location. The Grosvenor Kensington Hotel offers a commanding presence along Harrington Road in the Kensington area of London, England. This Victorian property stands 300 metres from the South Kensington Underground Station. The Natural History, the Science, and the Victoria & Albert museums are located 500 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Grosvenor Kensington Hotel offers daily continental and English breakfasts in a warmly decorated breakfast room with bricked, arched entryways. The Norfolk Bar's intimate seating and bright decor provide a relaxed setting. The bar serves pub fare and drinks. This hotel offers a function room accommodating 60 people. A fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight training equipment.

Guestrooms. This hotel offers 107 guestrooms. Room decor varies, but most feature traditional furnishings. Accommodations include tea and coffee facilities.

Directions

From London Heathrow Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles (30 kilometres).

Getting there. The Piccadilly Underground line runs directly from Heathrow Airport to South Kensington Station, 300 meters from the hotel. London's black taxis also service Heathrow Airport. Bus services include the Airbus Heathrow shuttle to London Victoria or King's Cross railway stations.

Getting around. South Kensington Station is on three Underground lines, the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Numerous buses service the area. Taxis are plentiful and can be hailed in the street.

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