Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 25 per day. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking. Please note that parking height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional features include elevators and accessible bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in London City Centre, just steps from the Science Museum and a 5-minute walk from Kensington Gardens. It is approximately 0.3 miles from the Victoria and Albert Museum and Hyde Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor swimming pool that is open from 7 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 4 PM on weekends. Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool from 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday when accompanied by an adult.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Princes Gardens - Student Accommodation in London

Average nightly price at Princes Gardens by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
July	$134
August	$93
September	$120

What guests think

Princes Gardens is student accommodation within Imperial College rather than a traditional hotel, offering very basic rooms in an outstanding South Kensington location close to the museums, Hyde Park, and the Royal Albert Hall, suitable for budget-minded, low-frills stays.

Rooms are dorm-style with compact bathrooms, firm or narrow beds, and minimal amenities such as no air conditioning, TV, or fridge; Wi-Fi can be unreliable and ventilation makes summer nights feel hot. Cleanliness is generally acceptable but inconsistent, with recurring reports of mould in showers, lingering odors, stained carpets, or missed replenishment. Operationally, expect long check-in queues, walking between buildings for reception and breakfast, occasional ID requirements, and frequent fire-alarm evacuations, sometimes at night. Best for travelers prioritizing central location over comfort and amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with no air conditioning or in-room TVs, and Wi-Fi reliability varies. Breakfast is served in a separate campus cafeteria; some campus amenities (like pool/gym) cost extra, and frequent fire-alarm evacuations are reported.

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Jeremy

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay. It's a lower price for people who are spending their day seeing the sites, and coming back to regroup and sleep. Only issue, which they do try and address: Shower sets off the fire alarm. Even if it's not your room. Went off 2 nights during my stay. Rooms clean. You can drop off your luggage before check-in, and you can check-in much later than 2pm (if you're out n about).

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James

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 18 nights

Fire alarm triggered 9 times during my 2 week stay. 4 or 5 of those alarms came after 10:30pm :-(

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Tracey

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value summer accommodation in Imperial College student halls. Convenient for Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Museums and restaurants. Clean white bedding and towels. Secure. Very basic room, no tv or fridge. Good for an overnight stay.

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Maria

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and 24hr front desk. Watch out for the fire alarms tho

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Emily

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, room is what you would expect from a budget hotel and is fine, but THE FIRE ALARMS!!! Four in two days - twice in the morning, twice late at night. Made it very hard to relax for fear of the alarm going off again - be warned if you stay here, keep a bag with warm clothes, shoes and a room key by the door for when (not if) the fire alarm activates...

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Sari

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good value summer accommodation in Imperial College student halls. Clean white bedding and towels. Very basic room, no tv or fridge. Carpeted floor. No air conditioning in a room. The room was really hot in the heat. Maybe better in spring or autumn. Bathroom is quite small and there is no hand shower. Convenient for Hyde Park, Museums and Royal Albert Hall . Secure. Useful small shop on site.

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Nayeli

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is excellent, close to major attractions and landmarks like the V&A, science museum, natural history museum, royal albert hall. Wi-fi a bit spotty, disconnects on its own and you have to keep logging back in. Fire alarm went off at 2:30am (yup!) and before midnight on a different day. It is a big issue because sleep keeps getting interrupted. Everyone has to evacuate. No management around to address issue and per older reviews this seems to have been an ongoing issue for quite a while.

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Alessandra

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Faz parte da Imperial College (university) não é realmente um hotel. São lindas acomodações de estudantes. Cozinha não deixa usar nada para cozinhar, nem microondas, só pode usar a geladeira. Se tomar banho com a porta do banheiro aberto o vapor liga o alarme de incêndio de todos os dormitórios e todos tem que sair. O sensor de incêndio é bem sensível. A loja Harrods é muito perto, todos melhores museus, metrô (underground) perto, parque lindo na frente, piscina tem que pagar £15,00 para usar por 2 horas para nadar. Localização especial. Bicletas e patinetes para alugar no app quase na frente. O pessoal que trabalha lá são excelentes e ajudam muito. O café da manhã é dentro da universidade então tem que atravessar a rua entrar na universidade andar lá dentro até chegar na cafeteria. O Buffet é bom. Tem que caminhar uns 10 minutos para chegar no café da manhã.

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Elmer

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

El gimnasio y la alberca no son parte de la propiedad por lo que no están incluído en el precio. Hay que caminar grandes distancias para moverse de la habitación al comedor donde está el desayuno.

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Daniel

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great budget accommodation for this location. Friendly service and bag storage at reception. The trade offs are no AC and poor wifi in the room (but fine outside).

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent, with reports of mould in showers, lingering odors, stained carpets, and occasional missed replenishment.

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Sonja

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was unclean and smelled bad

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Bea

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La wifi no iba. Estaba sucio y lleno de polvo (moqueta, absténgase alérgicos). Un sitio sucio.

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Carla

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish it had been clear this is student accommodation, initially though I had been scammed as couldn’t find princes gardens. Only went into the uni halls because of the photo that I had to check. The was a huge line to check in. Staff were very friendly. The room was very very odd, bed in the middle of the room, w Bathroom appeared to have been, except the floor which had multiple pubic hairs scattered around.

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Oscar

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room.

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Pawel

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

clean

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Claire

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing lication and great value gor money. Shower coud be cleaner.....grout and silicone need scrubbed.

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Debra

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was an easy check in, very helpful staff in the reception area. The location was great for the museums and tube. The room was very basic which was what we expected for the money paid. However the cleanliness of the bathroom was poor lots of mould etc. Carpets also could do with cleaning.

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Sammy

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi poor and kept disconnecting Bathroom not clean Bed not comfortable Shower poor

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Simone

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Zimmergrösse war okay. Duschen sanierungsbedürftig. Fön fehlt. Sehr hellhörig bzw.die Türen. Doppelbett sehr klein, könnte größer sein. Und bitte etwas größere Bettdecken oder für jede Person eine Bettdecke bereitstellen. Gute Lage, sehr zentral. Zimmer wurde jeden Tag sauber gemacht. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

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Asmir

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Det var prisvärt, men badrummet kunde varit i renare skick. Mycket bra läge med nära till allt.

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Rooms

Dorm-style rooms are small with compact bathrooms, firm or narrow beds, and minimal amenities (no A/C, TV, or fridge); many found them functional but hot in warm weather. Wi-Fi can be spotty.

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MARTYN

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quite small and basic and although the shelf space was impressive. There was no TV.

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Cevdet

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great location great price. Lack of a/c is a negative though

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Kamal

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is Hostel accommodation for Imperial College London. So it is like sleeping in College Dorm room. We reserved room with 2 twin beds and our room had 2 of everything. Desk, Lamp, Towel set, etc. Room was clean but don’t expect hotel like setup. Bathroom was really small. Shower was big enough for just standing one person and there was no way you could put soap on yourself without turning off water completely. Toiletries were provided and were sufficient.

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Beverley

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You HAVE to be better at defining that this is a student residence not a hotel. The address was very difficult to find. Just be transparent and more explanatory. Also, tell people in advance that breakfast is faaaar from the residence. Frankilene at the snack bar was asked to microwave something for me, she was so rude and put out like I'd asked her to strip naked, she needs a serious attitude adjustment. Nice clean room, but the bed cannot be advertised as double, it's a large twin at best. You're dressing a monkey in silk here it was okay but you have to be honest. Once we found breakfast, it was exceptional. Reception staff we're very helpful and friendly.

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Cheryl

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is on a university campus and the rooms appear to be dorm rooms. With that said, the room was fine, check in was easy. The only thing we didn’t like or realize was there was no TV in the room. We were only there 1 night so it wasn’t a big deal for us.

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Maren

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Okay hotel for a short city stay just for sleeping. Very small room, worn furniture, quite old bathroom. Very small bed (around 120cm) for 2 people. The fire alarm went off 3 times in 5 days, two times in the middle of the night and everytime we had to go outside of the hotel, all of them were false alarms, so the smoke sensor is very sensible which is very annoying. There was not a single day where we got the right amount of fresh towels, there was always some missing and we had to go to the reception. Sometimes stains on the towels. The only good thing about this hotel is the price, location and friendliness of staff.

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Gabriella

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Läget på stället var 10 av 10. Mycket nära till t-bana och stan med en kort promenad. Ligger nära många fina museum. Stället var helt okej, rent var det! Däremot så tjöt brandlarmet 3 av 4 nätter. Det var väldigt stressfullt då vi var på semester och behövde evakuera på nätterna! Sängarna var hårda, rummen var bra!

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Nicole

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Students dorms with no A/C so it can be a bit crazy during the summer, just a small fan. The room is small but comfortable and the location is very good. When checking in, two employees were insulting each other and it was a bit uncomfortable. Check out was fast and easy

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Chris

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This "hotel" is a dorm. The college rents unoccupied dorm rooms when school is not in session. As long as you calibrate your expectations for that, it's a perfectly fine place to stay.

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Benjamin

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is not a regular hotel. It is excess university dorm rooms that are rented out for accommodation. Adjust your expectations accordingly. They are not well set up for travelers, meaning that there is no great place to put a suitcase, no shelves in the bathroom for toiletries. The bed is functional but not necessarily comfortable. Mine was hard. But it was clean, quiet, and very convenient to one of the South Kensington stations. Something to know, however, is that even though this entrance is an easy 2-minute walk from the rooms, it is not close to the actual train lines. After entering the underground there is a 5-10 minute walk to the train platforms. If you would like to be on the trains more quickly, I suggest looking for alternative accommodation.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and helpful, but check-in often involves long queues, reception can be hard to find, and some guests faced key or room-allocation issues and unexpected ID requirements.

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Susan

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The whole experience of staying here was dreadful. 100% DO NOT STAY HERE!!! The booking does not say anything about this being student accommodation. I paid just short of £200 for 1 night which is disgusting for student accommodation with no facilities. Staff who didnt know what they were doing (obviously new/part time for summer). Some tried to help; manager was very rude & unhelpful. Keys didnt work on return from evening out. Took 45 minutes , 3 keys & security to get us in. Ruined what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend. Good location near the Albert Hall is the only thing in its favour. I would never stay here again & advise others not to unless only paying £50/night.

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yang

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I do not consider this facility is a hotel. To get to the front desk you have to walk outside (about 100 yard) to get some help. There is no telephone in the room to reach the front desk. Only good thing I experienced was the front desk staff, generally friendly and helpful. I DO NOT CONSIDER THIS IS A HOTEL.

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Linda

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very good value. Check in was a bit of nightmare - very disorganised and long queues - but the staff were lovely. The room was basic, but clean and had everything we needed. It was very hot in the room and the fan provided was noisy, but London was basking in a heatwave so to be expected.

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Paul

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Entered room to find luggage still there. That was quickly attended to, and the missing key card disabled....however, we never did receive a second key, which was inconvenient. Rooms were clean, bed ok. I could manage without tv, although I do enjoy winding down with it, or catching morning news. The biggest frustration was fire alarms. Apparently if someone has a streamy shower it will set off the alarm. Two nights out of 3. Breakfast was good. Safe area and walkable to tourist areas.

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Terry

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gave me a key at reception. 10 minute walk to the room to find a woman in my bed. Had to walk back to be dealt with by a very rude receptionist.

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Anna

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in slow and was delayed. Room was BOILING hot (wasn’t even that hot outside)- didn’t sleep a wink. Bed very uncomfortable and woken up with a bad back. Only one towel given despite two of us staying. Brilliant location - short walk to Hyde Park. Wouldn’t stay again.

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lynette

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very helpful and accommodating! We had an issue with the toilet flush, and it was addressed properly. The meal ticket was also adjusted to include both my cousin and me. That was very much appreciated! Everyone was very kind and the room was very comfortable! Excellent location! Thank you!

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Mary

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable and reception staff excellent

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PATRICK

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t find reception. The “24 hour” phone service went to ansaphone.

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Christopher

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If your wanting to stay here because you have a show at the Royal Albert Hall its literally a 5 minute flat walk to the venue. BRING I.D FOR CHECKING IN !! Neither Expedia or Imperial ( Princes Gardens) are rwminding peopke prior to arrival that you need photo i.d at check in for security, not having it is a ballache from what i could tell from others checking in at the sane time as me

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Location

Excellent South Kensington base near the Royal Albert Hall, major museums, Hyde Park, and the Tube; the area feels safe and walkable.

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David

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were very conveniently placed for our visit to the Royal Albert Hall. It was a bit of a walk from S Kensington Tube Station,as we are in our 80's It was a very good price for central London accommodation.

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Tracey

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value summer accommodation in Imperial College student halls. Convenient for Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Museums and restaurants. Clean white bedding and towels. Secure. Very basic room, no tv or fridge. Good for an overnight stay.

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mikael

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super bien situé! Chambre d’étudiant spacieuses! Très propre! Franchement c est un bon plan pour London ! A deux pas de hyde park et collé aux musée de la science et de l histoire. Quartier propre! Parfait pour moi!

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Angelo

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was very convenient to mass transit. It is a super nice area near Hyde Park and all the museums.

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Anne

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Hyde Park, museums, tube and places to eat. Perfect.

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Gavin

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location.

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Victor

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient position for my purpose

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andrew

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Next to V &A, Science Museum, natural history Museum. Tube station, restaurants nearby. Hyde park for walking.

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Charlotte

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The accommodations are basic as they are student hall but the location is fantastic and garden make it feel peaceful in such a busy location. Would highly recommend

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Jeffery

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool place to stay in the center of South Kensington.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback ranges from very good to poor, and it is located in a separate building a short walk away. On-site dining is limited, but there are many nearby restaurants.

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carolyn

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check in . Room was as expected basic but clean there was an empty tube left in the shower but didn’t bother me .i thought bed wasn’t going to be comfy when I first sat on it but had a great night sleep. Shower was brilliant , towels perfect tea and coffee facilities. Choice of breakfasts was great No complaints

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Harald

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast no television

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Bridget Mary

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to museums. great breakfasts.

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David

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 1 night after going to BST Hyde Park. Location was ideal, quiet square and close to Hyde Park. Room was very basic. Student digs. Breakfast was located 5 mins walk from room and had a good choice.

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Magnus

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dette er strengt tatt ikke et hotell, men studentboliger i blokker spredt rundt på et stort område. Veldig sentralt dog. Resepsjonen var behjelpelig og trivelige. Rommene er av det sterile slaget, men bærer preg av mange års bruk. Det er en seng, et skrivebord, vannkoker med tilbehør, og skap der. Det er det. Badet er enkelt. Renhold er så som så. Dusjen har muggflekker. Ellers stille og rolig. Sengen var behagelig. Frokosten var for det første vanskelig å finne mellom alle bygninger, men det gikk tilslutt. Frokosten var ellers en stor skuffelse. Dårlig mat, lite mat og dårlig kaffe. Jeg beklager altså Dette stedet passer for deg som er på jobb og skal ha et sted å sove. Det passer absolutt ikke for barnefamilier

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Beverley

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You HAVE to be better at defining that this is a student residence not a hotel. The address was very difficult to find. Just be transparent and more explanatory. Also, tell people in advance that breakfast is faaaar from the residence. Frankilene at the snack bar was asked to microwave something for me, she was so rude and put out like I'd asked her to strip naked, she needs a serious attitude adjustment. Nice clean room, but the bed cannot be advertised as double, it's a large twin at best. You're dressing a monkey in silk here it was okay but you have to be honest. Once we found breakfast, it was exceptional. Reception staff we're very helpful and friendly.

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Cristian Maximiliano

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This place was excellent. The room was clean and nice, and the bathroom was also clean and spacious. The breakfast included in my package was excellent. It’s a beautiful safe area to stay in, and everything was convenient. My only complaint was that the Wi-Fi didn’t work at all.

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Alessandra

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Faz parte da Imperial College (university) não é realmente um hotel. São lindas acomodações de estudantes. Cozinha não deixa usar nada para cozinhar, nem microondas, só pode usar a geladeira. Se tomar banho com a porta do banheiro aberto o vapor liga o alarme de incêndio de todos os dormitórios e todos tem que sair. O sensor de incêndio é bem sensível. A loja Harrods é muito perto, todos melhores museus, metrô (underground) perto, parque lindo na frente, piscina tem que pagar £15,00 para usar por 2 horas para nadar. Localização especial. Bicletas e patinetes para alugar no app quase na frente. O pessoal que trabalha lá são excelentes e ajudam muito. O café da manhã é dentro da universidade então tem que atravessar a rua entrar na universidade andar lá dentro até chegar na cafeteria. O Buffet é bom. Tem que caminhar uns 10 minutos para chegar no café da manhã.

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Elmer

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

El gimnasio y la alberca no son parte de la propiedad por lo que no están incluído en el precio. Hay que caminar grandes distancias para moverse de la habitación al comedor donde está el desayuno.

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P

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good 'wholesome' accommodation at - for London - a reasonable price. Clean room. Shower with non-slip floor was a real bonus. Breakfast was a but of a trek from the room (5 min walk in a different building). Very good location for Albert Hall and the museums at South Kensington.

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