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Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London

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Rating : 4 Star

Address : 61 Gloucester Road, London, United Kingdom

General Description for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Other amenities/services: rooms with radio, phone, private bath and tea/coffee maker. Concierge, Laundry service. Conference room capacity: 80 persons. Opened: 1860. Renovations: 1992.The Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the true heart of London, known for its Victorian architecture. From grand merchant houses to the renowned Kensington Palace, the immediate area shows London at its best. The Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel is within sight of the Gloucester Road tube station - ideally located for those who want to access the rest of the city. With immediate access to the Central, District, and Piccadilly lines, any part of London can be reached quickly and easily from this hotel. However, tour buses also depart from the hotel entrance to all the major attractions. Guests also have direct access to Heathrow Airport on the Picadilly line. The hotel's 88 guest rooms are beautifully appointed, and were complete refurbish in 2000. All these rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, TV's and in-house movie entertainment. Guests can dine onsite at the "Ten Tables" restaurant, or enjoy a traditional pint in the "Polo Bar". 24-hour room service is available. The Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.This hotel is located in one of the most exclusive areas of London and enjoys an ideal situation only 75 m from Gloucester Road tube station and near Hyde Park, Earls Court and Olympia exhibition centres, the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, the shops of Kensington High Street, the Natural History and Science museums. Central London is just a 15-minute walk away and it is 2 km to Victoria Station, 15 km from London City Airport and 21 km from London Heathrow.This boutique style hotel offers guests the benefit of modern facilities including air conditioning and wireless Internet access throughout. Its location in one of the most exclusive areas of London means guests are assured a comfortable stay, whether for leisure or for business. Housed in a building dating back to 1850, this family friendly city hotel now comprises a total of 89 guest rooms over 4 floors. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access (charges apply). Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services for an additional fee.This is an excellent choice for guests looking for a smart, contemporary style hotel in an upmarket location. (12/07AB)This is a traditional whitewashed Georgian building, in keeping with the surrounding period architecture.The lobby is medium-sized with the smart reception desk to the rear. There is plentiful comfortable seating for guests to relax. The restaurant is situated adjacent to the lobby, to the left.

Overview for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
The Rydges Kensington Plaza is a luxury hotel reflecting all the best of the Victorian era. Kensington is famous for its wonderful Victorian architecture: from grand merchant houses to the renowned Kensington Palace, the area truly shows London at its best. Within sight of the Gloucester Road Tube station, the hotel is ideally located for those wishing to travel around the city. The Tube station is located on the Central, District and Piccadilly lines, so reaching any part of London is quick and convenient. Heathrow airport is also easily accessed via the Piccadilly Line. Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2000, the hotel offers guests the best in modern services and facilities, set in the welcoming ambiance of London's past glory. There are 88 beautifully appointed rooms, all with tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, hairdryer, IDD telephones, Wi-Fi internet access, minibar, towel heater, colour TV, Sky Sports and in-house movie entertainment. Guests can also benefit from our express checkout service, laundry and valet services and the 24 hour reception and room service. The restaurant offers modern European cuisine in a casual dining environment. You can also relax and check your emails over a drink in the Atrium Lounge, or enjoy a pint with the locals in the traditional English pub. London tour buses depart from the hotel entrance to all major attractions. Also, being located in the heart of Kensington, we are within walking distance of Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and Earl's Court.

Places of Interest for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Science Museum - 2.0 blocks Natural history museum - 2.0 blocks Kensington Palace - 3.0 blocks Harrods - 4.0 blocks Royal Albert Hall - 5.0 blocks

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Cancellation Policy for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
The guest must cancel their booking before 2pm the day prior to their arrival. In failing to do so, the guest will incur a charge of the first nights room rate.

Car Parking for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Undergound car park close by. Free parking on Gloucester Road between 0800 and 0830 Monday to Friday and from 1330 on Saturday to 0830 on Monday.

Checkin Time for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
2:00 PM

Checkout Time for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
11:00 AM

Child Policy for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Children under the age of 12 years sharing existing bedding with two paying adults Free of charge

Dining for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Ten Tables Restaurant and Bar Open 7 Days Till Late Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Contemporary European Cuisine

Location for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Central - Kensington

Location Description for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
KENSINGTON

Accommodation for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Standard Double Room-One queen bed or two twin beds. Traditional English decor with antique dark wood furnishings. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Work desk with Internet connection. Pay movies, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar. Standard Single Room-One twin bed. Traditional English decor with antique dark wood furnishings. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Work desk with Internet connection. Pay movies, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar.

How to reach for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Underground: Gloucester Road Station (Across the Road)Air: London Heathrow (19 miles). Taxis availableLondon Gatwick (38 miles). Taxis available. Shuttle bus transfers back to the airport can be arranged by the hotel concierge.By RoadM4 End onto A4. A4 becomes Talgarth Road and then Cromwell Road. Drive past Earls Court on the right and Cromwell Hospital on the left. A little further ahead turn left into Gloucester Road and the hotel is immediately on right. Parking meters on Gloucester Road with free parking form 6.30pm-8.30am Mon-Fri and from 1.30pm Sat until 8.30am Mon. Also NCP car park 5 min. walk away. By Train:From London Heathrow airport, take the Piccadilly Line direct to Gloucester Road Underground station. This should take approximately 40 minutes. From London Gatwick airport, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station. Transfer onto the Circle or District Line and Gloucester Road station is three stops away.

Services for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

General Facilities for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Entire property is non-smoking, Lift/elevator, Credit card accepted, Shuttle service from and/or to the airport, Internet/Email services, Bar, Restaurant, Laundry service, Room service - 24 hour, Room service - limited menu, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, Concierge, City guide, City maps, Tourist information, Luggage room, Multilingual staff, Personal newspapers, Conference room, Banqueting service, Air conditioning, Heating, Cot available upon request, Iron and ironing board available on request, Hairdryer in room, Safe, Non-smoking rooms, Mini bar, Telephone, Satellite TV, Pay TV, Writing desk, Groups welcome, Congress facilities, Wireless Internet connection, Additional beds, Wireless Internet connection in the entire property, Free coffee and tea making facilities, LCD flat screen TV

Activities for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Billiards

Room Facilities for Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel London
Extra towels/bedding, Cable/satellite TV, Housekeeping, Direct-dial phone, Wake-up calls, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board, Smoking rooms, Electronic/magnetic keys, Hair dryer, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Minibar, Complimentary newspaper, Pay movies, Rollaway beds, Window opens, Internet access - wireless