The company I work for have a corporate account with the Hilton Hotel chain because we have a lot of people based off site and they often need a hotel near the office if people are visiting HQ (heaven forbid, there is nothing worse than going back to base!) This is the hotel they use the majority ... Read review
Set in the leafy district of Kensington’s Holland Park, this contemporary hotel is ideally ... more
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England's west side. This smoke free property is located 600 metres from Holland Park and less than two kilometres from Portobello Road. Hotel Features. The h...
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Location. The Hilton London Kensington stands along a tree shaded thoroughfare on London, ... more
England's west side. This smoke free property is located 600 metres from Holland Park and less than two kilometres from Portobello Road. Hotel Features. The h...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The Hilton London Kensington stands along a tree-shaded thoroughfare on London,England's ... more
west side.This smoke-free property is located 600 metres from Holland Park and less than two kilometres from Portobello Road.The hotel lobby features fresh flowers...
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Paris Hilton this is not
Advantages: Close to Kensington High Street Disadvantages: Simply average
...a corporate account with the Hilton Hotel chain because we have a lot of people based off site and they often need a hotel near the office if people are visiting HQ (heaven forbid, there is nothing worse than going back to base!) This is the hotel they use the majority of the time because of convenience. I had to stay there a few weeks ago for some training (yawn) so I thought I would write a review for you lovely people.
The Hilton ... ...---------------------
The Hilton Kensington is right next to Kensington Olympia train station which is also on the District Line. Or it is a 10-15 minute walk, or a short bus ride (just hop on the No9) from Kensington High Street tube station which is on the Circle Line.
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Prices for one nights accommodation range from £79-£334 per night. For more information visit www.hilton.co.uk more
The company I work for have a corporate account with the Hilton Hotel chain because we have a lot of people based off site and they often need a hotel near the office if people are visiting HQ (heaven forbid, there is nothing worse than going back to base!) This is the hotel they use the majority of the time because of convenience. I had to stay there a few weeks ago for some training (yawn) so I thought I would write a review for you lovely people.
The Hilton Kensington is situated on 179-199 Holland Park Avenue and is classed as a 4 star hotel. It consists 602 rooms.
First Impressions -----------------------
I always think that you can get a really good fell for a hotel from the lobby/reception area (on a few instances I have been wrong, but that is for another review). You walk through the Hilton’s revolving doors and are presented with a very nice, pleasant reception area. I’m sure I spotted a chandelier, but I may be mistaken. Check in was painless - because I wasn’t paying - and as with most hotels now you can choose to charge items to your room or pay cash. If you decide to charge anything to the room the receptionist must take a swipe of a credit card for security in case you do a runner. There are three lifts that are for guests and they are rather oddly shaped - normally lifts resemble a box with big doors etc, but these are L-shaped, with a small door that you have to try and manoeuvre luggage in and out of. The corridors were unremarkable and were the same as in most hotels, so off I trundled to my room…
The Room --------------
I know this may seem childish, but I love the experience of entering a hotel room for the first time. Obviously only the ones I stay in - I don’t go around trying to open all the doors to try and get the same high! I think it is because you don’t know what is going to be inside (uh oh another Kinder Egg analogy coming on) and, with a bit of luck and a decent chambermaid, the room is tidy and fresh. Upon entering the room there wasn’t anything that really got me going or really disappointed me either - it was average really. I always check three things before I even bother unpacking. 1) Is the bed comfortable 2) Has the shower got decent water pressure 3) Does the TV have decent channels If the answer is no to either of the first two, I am off to reception quicker than a quick thing to get moved. Luckily, for me and the receptionist, my room passed all three tests so I stayed put.
Facilities in the room: TV, air conditioning, hair dryer, radio, tea and coffee - the usual really. Nothing stood out as being something that is not present in every other hotel around the country. You also get a mini bar in the room. It is one of those fancy ones and there is a sign that tells you if you take anything out it will automatically get charged to your room. Now I must admit I am a bit sceptical of this and I shall tell you why. From previous experience I have discovered that the majority of items in a mini bar are out of date. This is because the prices for mini bar goods are ridiculously high so people in general do not normally bother. So I took all the stuff out of the mini bar (before I read the sign) and low and behold, what did I find, but 3 bottles of beer severely beyond their use by date. I don’t know if this would cause any major upset if someone does drink them, but it is always worth checking before you drink something from a mini bar - a little tip from me to you.
I had to arrange a wake up call for the next day as I didn’t have an alarm with me. I quite like wake up calls because they normally ring you twice. Once to wake you up and a second time because you have fallen back to sleep. So I arranged mine for 7am, enough time to get ready and go down to breakfast and still be on time for work. Well, what should happen, but no wake up call! Luckily enough I woke up at 7.30am, but that was breakfast out the window! So my advise would be to take an alarm, I will next time!
Room Service ------------------
I wouldn’t normally bother with room service, but I did during my stay (what the hell, it all goes on expenses) So I decided to treat myself to the only vegetarian thing on the menu - ravioli - how exciting! Placing your order is quite simple, you just press the button on your phone that says room service. So I ordered my dinner and waited for it to be delivered - which you pay an extra £3 for the privilege. When the food turned up and the waiter had gone I went to tuck in and the majority of the food was cold. If I had just paid £20 for some cold ravioli I would have been very peed off, but I was too tired and hungry to care by then. If it had been hot it would have been delicious.
Restaurants ----------------
If you decide to opt for dining out instead of in then there are two restaurants. One called Zen that serves oriental cuisine and the other is called Imbue and that serves international food. Snacks are also served at the am-pm lounge. As I chose the room service option (doh!) I cannot comment on the food at the restaurants. The am-pm lounge is a nice place to sit and have a drink.
Leisure Facilities ----------------------
Well, erm, basically there aren’t any unless you include eating, sleeping and drinking. Although on the website they do have something entitled ‘Leisure Packages’. And this is basically 1 nights accommodation and entrance to a West End show. Prices range from £113 to £164 per person depending on which hotel you choose to stay in. The Docklands being the cheapest and Park Lane being the most expensive. These do actually look good, I wouldn’t mind going to see Jerry Springer - but I am sure you could arrange the whole lot yourself and save money.
Transport Links ---------------------
The Hilton Kensington is right next to Kensington Olympia train station which is also on the District Line. Or it is a 10-15 minute walk, or a short bus ride (just hop on the No9) from Kensington High Street tube station which is on the Circle Line.
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Prices for one nights accommodation range from £79-£334 per night. For more information visit www.hilton.co.uk
Conclusion ----------------
I think the Hilton chain is it’s own worst enemy in many ways because it is so well known that you expect something really special from them, and frankly they don’t deliver. It is average all the way and to be honest if you want average you can go to a Travel Lodge, a brand that doesn‘t pretend to be something it‘s not. But because the majority of the guests are there for 1 night due to business they get away with it. I would be really disappointed if I had booked and paid to stay here out of choice because you do have expectations, and they are just not met.
Advantages: Superb, friendly, efficient staff who immediately make you feel at home. Most efficient font desk. Disadvantages: Room was a little small - but this IS London!
...experience! I'd booked the Kensington Hilton for an overnight stay since Josh's Godparents were getting married at the Chelsea and Kensington registry office. Convenient, I thought. A bit further out of town than I'd planned, as it happens! That said, the location would certainly suit most people - it's by Holland Park and the local street is delightful, rather like a village within London, with charming shops and an attractive pub nearby; perfect ... ...of the television; a common Hilton touch, but a nice one. We later found the bed to be extremely comfortable and enjoyed a perfect night's sleep. The minibar was very well-stocked and, had the wedding not been such a good one, I am sure that we would have enjoyed exploring all it had to offer! A comfortable chair was next to the occasional table with complimentary fruit basket. We'd ordered a cot (or crib) for Josh and this was provided. He's too ...
andymcf 01.11.2002
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Hilton London Kensington, London
Advantages: Cheerful and often cheap. Disadvantages: Small, cramped rooms.
...one think, "I'll book the Hilton this month" other than the area, which I personally like. If you consider your hotel part of the experience, you probably shouldn't book this one. However, if your hotel is a base where cleanliness and a decent bed to flake out in after a busy day are the only requirements, this may suit you well. I have noted that children are well catered for both in the restaurant and on room service menus, cots are provided and ... ...**** Getting There ****
The Hilton Kensington is on Holland Park Avenue, within easy walking distance of Shepherds Bush and Holland Park Stations (both on the Central Line), so expensive transport is perfectly avoidable (use the Journey Planner at www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/). Shepherds Bush is closer, but navigating the busy Shepherds Bush roundabout is no fun, whilst a stroll from Holland Park Station is far more pleasant. Turn right out of the station, ...
PhaedraUK 03.06.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Hilton London Kensington, London
Advantages: Price, Room Quality, Cleanliness, Staff Disadvantages: Small Room, Location
...smaller side compared to other Hilton Hotels I've stayed in. Nevertheless it was warm, clean with fabulous air con / central heating system. The bathroom was also small and the corridor into your room from the door isn't a ver big gap. I had facility to use the internet at a cost of £15, use of their ethernet cables. Room came with plenty of clean towels, shower gel, shampoo, shower cap. More importantly a hairdryer - which I'd forgot to take on ... ...well I can't really find one, only thing I could moan about was the location but being in London a tube ride will get you anywhere! The staff were very friendly, even recieved a phone call to make sure everything was ok in my room.
The bar and meals were reasonably priced and were ok - not the finest of meals but I prefer to eat outside of the hotel anyway.
This hotel is ideal for a short stay with not much luggage. Overall, I'd recommend this ...
annmarie.wills 26.01.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Hilton London Kensington, London
Advantages: Good location Disadvantages: Overpriced, poor food, poor rooms
The Kensington Hilton is a slight misnomer as it is closer to Holland Park. It is easy to find, just off the motorway. The underground car park is not owned by Hilton, but you can get a discount coupon from reception if you are resident. The exterior and lobby are very impressive, with green coated doormen and at least two people manning the concierge desk at all times.
Rooms however are a big disappointment. Small and cramped, often with just a ... ...hotel gives the impression that it was last overhauled in the early eighties and it could do with a large investment to bring it up to scratch. When staying at this Hilton you are paying for the lobby and location. I would not recommend this hotel. ...
gollygumdrops 29.06.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Hilton London Kensington, London
