£74.17 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in 17 Mar 2013 Check-out 18 Mar 2013

Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

4 stars
97 CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON, LONDON, SW7 4DN
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
51 reviews
The hotel is very well located

The hotel is very well located and has good facilities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 22 Aug 2011
Great Location

If you want to be within walking distance of Kensington Palace/Garden, Hyde Park, the V&A and... See full review

  • Tuar Beag
  • 29 Dec 2012
The perfect option for business or leisure the Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum sets the standard for hotels in Kensington. Stroll to Gloucester Road Tube Station, your gateway to the sights of the city. Enjoy the hotel's close proximity to Harrod's, the Royal Albert Hall, Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres, the Natural History, Science and V&A Museums and Kensington Palace. As the tallest Holiday Inn Hotel in Europe, our 27-floor and 906 bedroom hotel offers modern bedrooms with stunning views of London from our higher floors. The hotel also offers a choice of suites and accessible rooms (one with hoist). All rooms are equipped with high speed Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity is available in the public areas. The hotel's carpark has 76 spaces and there is a 24-hour fitness room. Holiday Inn Kensington Forum offers its guests a choice of three restaurant and bars whether you want to relax with dinner, grab a quick snack or enjoy a pint of traditional British beer. The Academy offers 13 meeting and event rooms for up to 300 people, all with natural daylight, high-speed Internet and unlimited Starbucks tea and coffee.

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Hotel Map

51.4948 -0.1854
Nearby airports
London Gatwick North and South Terminal, (LGW), 30.00, MI, NW; London Heathrow Airport All Terminals, (LHR), 14.00, MI, E; Stansted Airport, (STN), 42.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Gloucester Road: 0.1 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.5 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.6 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 0.9 mi
  • Harrods: 1 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1.2 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.2 mi
  • Queensway: 1.3 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.6 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.1 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.5 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.6 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 0.9 mi
  • Harrods: 1 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1.2 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.2 mi
  • Queensway: 1.3 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.6 mi
  • Paddington Station: 1.6 mi
  • Park Lane: 1.6 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.7 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1.8 mi
  • Victoria station: 1.8 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1.9 mi
  • Victoria Palace Theatre: 1.9 mi
  • Buckingham Palace: 1.9 mi
  • Queen`s Gallery: 2 mi
  • Bond Street London: 2 mi
  • Piccadilly: 2.1 mi
  • Portobello Market: 2.1 mi
  • Portobello Road: 2.1 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 2.1 mi
  • Pimlico: 2.1 mi
  • Westminster: 2.2 mi
  • Baker Street: 2.2 mi
  • Oxford Street: 2.3 mi
  • Cutty Sark: 2.3 mi
  • Regent Street: 2.3 mi
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum: 2.3 mi
  • St James's Park: 2.3 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 2.3 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 2.4 mi
  • London Palladium: 2.4 mi
  • Maida Vale: 2.4 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 2.4 mi
  • Lords Cricket Ground: 2.4 mi
  • Piccadilly Theatre: 2.4 mi
  • Houses of Parliament: 2.5 mi

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Airline desk
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath tub
  • Business centre
  • Children's activities
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Concierge desk
  • Cribs available
  • Currency exchange
  • Desk with lamp
  • DVD player
  • Executive level
  • FAX
  • Gift shop
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • In room movies
  • Ironing board
  • Lounge
  • Maid service
  • Overhead projector
  • Parking
  • Porters
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Satellite TV
  • Temperature control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • White board

Dining

Business Lounge
THE HOLIDAY INN KENSINGTON FORUM OFFERS THE OPTION TO BOOK ROOMS WITH BUSINESS LOUNGE ACCESS AT A SUPPLEMENT WHERE GUESTS CAN ENJOY A TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT, WITH FREE WIFI, COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & EVENING CANAPES AND DRINKS. OPENING TIMES: MONDAY TO THU

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (51)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Overall score

4 / 5
51 out of 51
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.8

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Franciisco
21 Dec 2008

Easy Location

The hotel is a really short walk to the Tube station and is in a nice neighborhood with a good selection of restaurants and shops. Hotel is clean and comfortable with a professional staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
5 Jan 2009

Convenient Location

The London Kensington Forum is exremely convenient for getting around London.With a tube station only a half block away and a taxi rank on the hotel grounds a visit to any part of London is a snap, even for the London newcomer.Couple this with a central location and a myriad of restaurants and pubs within walking distance and you have a safe bet for a London stay.However,if you are seeking old world charm you won't find it at this very large,modern,American style hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Restaurants abound in the vicinity with several Italian, Indian and other choices within easy walking distance.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Houston
29 Dec 2008

Very clean, great location

Great location, right next to the subway station. I had a very clean and a room larger than I was expecting to get in Europe. I was quite pleased. The staff was friendly, as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The subway station is just around the corner so familiarize yourself before you go and use the tube as much as possible.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Center Line
1 Jan 2009

Excellent!

The hotel was located a block from the Gloucester Rd Tube stop, with the central, district and Piccadilly lines all right there.... so very very convenient. The staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. The fitness room was nice, just no heat! Other than that, I would stay there again in a heart beat!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
New York
28 Dec 2008

The best Hotel in every way with a nice pub and great amenities

As usual in London, I was expecting a tiny standard room. To my dismay, the room was clean and spacious with a double bed. The bathroom was clean and immaculate. The location was very good, easy access by tube to anywhere. On top of that, there is a big super market right at the tube station. This hotel and its staff are the best I have seen in London. I will always stay there when I am in London. God Bless.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Close to major museums

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Miami, Fl.
15 Jul 2009

Great experience

Stayed for two weeks. The hotel is at perfect location for access to the London Underground. Used the Picadilly Line tube from and to Heathrow. Within walking distance of several 24 hour supermarkets. Nearby are: three museums, lots of restaurant and several parks. The hotel room had great A/C, and a very comfortable bed. The room was kept clean on a daily basis. Overall, this is a perfect location for a vist to a great city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Pomona, NY
2 Jan 2010

Unbeatable location for the price.

The hotel is located only one block from the Goucester Street metro station, in a quiet neighborhood. Near the station are small shops, a Starbucks and a grocery where one can get fruits, juice and snacks. The hotel provides a small cooler. Breakfast, if not included in the package, costs 12 pounds per person. Coffee in the lobby costs $3.50 a cup. Most tourists have their breakfast outside, and there are many places where one can get a full English breakfast (egg, sausage, bacon, mushroom, baked bean, toast and coffee) for five pounds. The only thing we did not like about the hotel is their high price of internet access. It costs 15 pounds per day. Across the street on Cromwell Road is an internet cafe, which charges 1.80 pounds per hour. Near Leicester Square the cost is only one pound per hour. The hotel is within walking distance to Harrod's and to several museums, including the Vistoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay and I recommend it to any family.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Science Museum are only 10 minutes away by walking. Harrod's is 20 minutes away.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
The D.s
Alexandria Va
5 Jan 2011

Great Location/food/price/service

Great Location,Fantastic Breakfast,Good food at the bar,clean rooms,Excelent room service. Had a great time

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
9 Apr 2010

The hotel staff were very friendly

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice - standard double hotel room! Modern enough and clean which is the most important thing. From the outside the hotel isn't the most attractive but the inside is fine. The bar is a bit old fashioned so we didn't spend much time there. Overall I would recommend it - good location and okay price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Durham
29 Mar 2011

Good location

Could not better than any other.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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