
If you are looking for a cheap but decent hotel in West Kensington then check out the newly refurbished Olympia Rooms Hotel which offers rooms for up to 5 persons. This two star hotel offers perhaps the cheapest prices in the area whilst getting acceptable guest reviews.
The Olympia Exhibition Centre is located in this area of London postcode W14. Together with the also nearby Earls Court Exhibition Centre, these venues host many globally known events and concerts. Hotels in West Kensington can become very busy during exhibition periods so you may want to also check hotels in South Kensington close to Gloucester Road tube station. There are also many hotels in Kensington around the High Street.
Just to the west there are also some hotels in Hammersmith including the huge Novotel London West.
West Kensington Overview:
West Kensington is located in West London in the W14 postal zone and lies between Kensington to the east and Hammersmith to the west. Earls Court and Fulham are to the north.
This is a mainly residential area of houses, apartment blocks and flats. Hotels in West Kensington are on the increase and tend to be cheaper than Kensington proper. Due to the closeness of Imperial College, it is a favoured settling place of students.
From West Kensington you have easy access to not only High Street Kensington but also the museums, shops and restaurants around Gloucester Road tube which is a 15 minute walk.
West Kensington is also very handy for trips to the Hammersmith Apollo.
The West Kensington tube station is on the District Line which travels all around central London. The Piccadilly Line at Barons Court and Earls Court travels directly to London Heathrow westwards and into the West End going eastwards.
![]() | Olympia Rooms 27 Matheson Road W14 8SN ![]() |
The Olympia Rooms London is located on the border of West Kensington and Kensington proper. The closest tube is West Kensington, a 5 minute easy walk. From this hotel you have easy walking access to Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition ... more | |
![]() | Novotel London West One Shortlands Hammersmith W6 8DR ![]() | The Novotel London West Hotel is situated on the border of central London in Hammersmith, just off the A4 road and only a few minutes from Heathrow Airport. The facilities here are enormous having two restaurants, a grill and two bars... more | |
![]() | Kensington Close Hotel Wrights Lane W8 5SP ![]() |
The Kensington Close hotel provides its' guests with modern, bright, well appointed en-suite bedrooms. Situated in a quiet location, this 3+ Star central London hotel is in the heart of Kensington, convenient to the prestigious shops o... more | |
![]() | Windsor House 12 Penywern Road Earls Court SW5 9ST ![]() | The Windsor House Hotel is a family run bed and breakfast situated in Central London in the Earls Court / more | |
![]() | Copthorne Tara Hotel Scarsdale Place W8 5SR ![]() |
"The Copthorne Tara is one of those hotels that does not initially spring to mind for your London booking. There are few well known hotels in this immediate part of Kensington, most being a 10 minute walk south of here. Do not let that... more | |
![]() | Ibis Earls Court Hotel 47 Lillie Road SW6 1UD ![]() | A hugely popular hotel for over ten years, then being called the Paragon Hotel, the Ibis Earls Court Hotel is and excellent base for tourists and corporate guests. Three star rated, the Ibis has over five hundred guest roo... more | |
![]() | Base2Stay 25 Courtfield Gardens Kensington SW5 0PG ![]() |
Base2stay London is an aparthotel located within a Victorian Town House just moments from Earls Court underground station. Situated in the SW5 area, nearby areas include Hammersmith, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Ho... more | |
![]() | The Parkcity Hotel 18-30 Lexham Gardens W8 5JE ![]() | more | |
![]() | Kensington Rooms 131-137 Cromwell Road SW7 4DU ![]() |
Modern and comfortable, friendly but unfussy, the Kensington Rooms Hotel offers the perfect blend of hospitality and comfort. This tourist class hotel is in a perfect location for travel around London and has many attarctions, bars, r... more | |
![]() | Ashburn Hotel 111 Cromwell Road SW7 4DP ![]() | The Ashburn Hotel, has recently undergone a complete renovation by its new owners. The Ashburn is now open offering excellent 4 star boutique style accommdation, the hotel si... more | |
![]() | AVNI KENSINGTON HOTEL 40-44, HARRINGTON GARDENS LONDON SW7 4LT ![]() |
Avni Hotel, Kensington. A delightful hotel located in the exclusive borough of Kensington. Nearby you have good transport links with the underground to H... more | |
![]() | Abcone Hotel 10-11 Ashburn Gardens SW7 4DG ![]() | The Abcone Hotel is conveniently located in South Kensington. A borough of London with much to offer the visiting tourists. Gloucester road is ... more | |
![]() | Royal Garden Hotel 2-24 Kensington High Street W84PT ![]() |
The Royal Garden Hotel, conveniently situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, overlooking Kensington Palace, is ideally located to accommodate your guests and associates. The Royal Albert Hall is just... more | |
![]() | Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum 97 Cromwell Road SW7 4DN ![]() | The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum is a modern, convenient and comfortable 4 star hotel. Located in the heart of fashionable Kensington and Chelsea , the Holiday Inn Kensington is an i... more | |
![]() | Milestone Hotel 1-2 Kensington Court W8 5DL ![]() |
The Milestone is located on Kensington Gore (London postcode W8) which runs along the southern border of Hyde Park and consequently it has stunning views over the park and also Kensington Palace. Knightsbridge is to the north east, Mayfair to the ... more | |
| Station | Zone | Line(s) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (Olympia) Station | 2 | District | 0.23 miles |
| West Kensington Station | 2 | District | 0.70 miles |
| Barons Court Station | 2 | District - Piccadilly | 0.74 miles |
| Hammersmith Station | 2 | District - Piccadilly - Hammersmith & City - Metropolitan | 1.10 miles |
| Earls Court Station | 1 | District - Piccadilly | 1.14 miles |
| Station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kensington Olympia Station | 0.33 miles |
| Shephrds B MUnd Station | 1.16 miles |
| West Brompton Station | 1.38 miles |
| Shephrds B CUnd Station | 1.70 miles |
| London Paddington Station | 3.16 miles |