Rydges Kensington Plaza

If location is important when finding your ideal London hotel then Rydges Kensington Plaza may be right choice. South Kensington is, for many people, a better alternative than staying in the West End.
Being only a 2 minute walk from the tube station and with easy walking access to many attractions, restaurants, bars and shops, Rydges is worthy of consideration

Location

The hotel is just 100 metres from Gloucester Road tube station in South Kensington. From this station you have fast and direct travel not only to the West End and Covent Garden but also out to London Heathrow Airport (all 5 terminals). The tube also takes you directly to London Tower and the City.
Hyde Park is a ten minute walk to the north and Chelsea a similar time to the south.
Earls Court and its exhibition centre are also easily walkable.

Facilities

In room

Private bathroom | power shower | minibar(not single rooms) | ironing board (not single rooms) | safe | movie channels | satellite channels | "Dream" beds | air conditioning | hair dryer | towel warmer | telephone | wifi

Executive rooms have all the above plus high ceilings, trouser press, bathroom toiletries, flat screen tv.

Hotel

24 hour reception staff | 24 hour room service | Express checkout | concierge | dry cleaning and laundry service | public internet terminals | reduced admission to health and fitness center | luggage storage

Eating and Drinking

The 10 Tables restaurant offers international cuisine and grills and is open morning and night 7 days a week.
The Atrium Lounge is a place to relax or have an informal meeting whilst taking a snack or afternoon tea.
The Polo Bar is an English pub style venue with beers, wines and spirits. Big screen Tv and a roaring fire when its cold.

Local Attractions

Within a 20 minute walk:
Hyde Park
Royal Albert Hall
Earls Court
Harrods
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
High Street Kensington
UCL
Kensington Palace

VERDICT

Top location for Rydges Kensington Plaza which can only please. It is an upmarket residential area which is safe to be around at night. Travel links are superb and many shops within an easy walk.