The Derby Hotel, London - Kensington

      Rates are per room and include tax, service
      and Continental Breakfast.
      
      Nearest Tube: Earls Court
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LOCATION

The Derby Hotel in South Kensington is situated on the Cromwell Road just a few minutes walk to the west of the Gloucester Road underground station at the junction of Cromwell Road and Gloucester Road.

Located on Cromwell Road in South Kensington, the Derby Hotel is in a prime London area which is very up market and safe. This London area offers attractions such as the Museums of South Kensington, Harrods, the Kings Road, Fulham Road and the Royal Albert Hall are all walking distance. The exclusive West Cromwell private hospital is 2 minutes walk away.

In the immediate area there are many restaurants, bars and pubs. High Street Kensington is only a 10 minute walk via beautiful back streets where a typical house would cost in excess of 4 million pounds.

For the tourist to London we consider the area of South Kensington is a far more sophisticated option over the West End.

ROOMS

The Derby Hotel London opened in August 2007 after an extensive refurbishment. Derby Hotel Kensington is an extremely well appointed town house style hotel with wide corridors and large bedrooms.

All rooms at the Derby Hotel London have private well equipped bathrooms, complimentary tea and coffee tray, remote control TV, telephone, hair dryer and electronic door locks. Many rooms are ideally suited for families.

• Classic Compact Double Room (1 or 2 people max)
• Classic Double Room (1 or 2 people max)
• Classic Twin Room (2 people max)
• Classic Triple Room (3 people max)
• Classic Quad Room (4 people max)

DINING

Breakfast at the Derby Hotel is served in the elegant restaurant overlooking the attractive garden. Guests enjoy a special discount for the bar and W8 Pizza Lounge at Quality Crown Hotel Kensington, directly opposite.

The hotel even boats a garden at the rear of the hotel. The elegant Derby Hotel restaurant offers you an excellent Continental or cooked English breakfast.

IN THE AREA

In the immediate area there are many restaurants, bars and pubs. High Street Kensington is only a 10 minute walk via beautiful back streets where a typical house would cost in excess of 4 million pounds.

Within 250 metres of the hotel is the David Lloyd private health club. Guests at the Derby Hotel can use the facilities which include an indoor heated swimming pool, 2 large fully equipped gymnasiums, 4 group exercise studios +80 classes per week, sauna, steam room and spa. Discount entry tickets are available at the hotel reception desk. 200 metres from the hotel is a huge Sainsbury food store open 24 hours except saturday sunday night. Just a little further away is a Tesco Express also open through the night. Other outlets in the immediate area include a large internet cafe, laundry, French patisserie, casino, secure pay car park, pub, Burger King, HSBC Bank and many restaurants.

The Cromwell Road leaves London westwards to become the A4 and subsequently the M4 motorway passing London Heathrow Airport so driving to the Derby Hotel could not be simpler. Immediately to the west is Earls Court whilst to the south are Fulham and Chelsea. Knightsbridge is 20 minutes walk to the east. Hyde Park is an easy 15 minute walk north.

TUBE INFORMATION

• South Kensington - 2 stops (4 mins)
• Knightsbridge - 3 stops (6 mins)
• Victoria - 4 stops (10 mins)
• Piccadilly Circus - 6 stops (15 mins)
• Covent Garden - 8 stops (17 mins)
• Heathrow Airport - 12 stops (40 mins)

VERDICT

Yes this is a very clean and comfortable 3 star hotel in a prime location. The family rooms are great for travelling with kids and with the museums nearby there's plenty of entertainment on your doorstep. Also the Royal Albert Hall as well as many Internet and regular cafes are also closeby.