Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel in South Kensington

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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.

This is an excellent choice for guests looking for a smart, contemporary style hotel in an upmarket location. (12/07AB)

Rydges Kensington Plaza is located in one of the most exclusive areas of London. Ideally situated near Hyde Park, Earls Court and Olympia exhibition centres, Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, Kensington High Street, Natural History and Science museums and only 75 metres from Gloucester Road tube station. This boutique style hotel offers guests the benefits of modern facilities including the new Rydges Dream Beds, air-conditioning and wireless internet throughout.Combine the location, facilities and genuine hospitality and service of Rydges Kensington Plaza and youre assured of comfortable stay whether its for leisure or for business.

The hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington two minutes from Gloucester Road underground station.

The rooms vary in size due to the traditional building. On average they are small and furnished in a contemporary style. Both the bedrooms and bathrooms are in excellent condition, having been fully refurbished in 2000.

The restaurant is medium-sized and offers sophisticated dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The furnishings are modern and stylish.

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.

This is a traditional whitewashed Georgian building, in keeping with the surrounding period architecture.

This is an excellent choice for guests looking for a smart, contemporary style hotel in an upmarket location. (12/07AB)

Rydges Kensington Plaza is located in one of the most exclusive areas of London. Ideally situated near Hyde Park, Earls Court & Olympia exhibition centres, Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, Kensington High Street, Natural History and Science museums and only 75 metres from Gloucester Road tube station. This boutique style hotel offers guests the benefits of modern facilities including the new Rydges Dream Beds and wireless internet throughout. Combine the location, genuine hospitality and service of this hotel and you're assured of comfortable stay whether it's for leisure or for business. Guest rooms feature air-conditioning, working desk, wireless internet, in-room safe, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, hair-drier, large wardrobe and TV.

Kensington makes the ideal base for any visitor to London, set in the true heart of the city the area is famous for its wonderful Victorian architecture, from grand merchant houses to the renowned Kensington Palace, the area truly shows London at it's best.

Within sight of the Gloucester Road tube station, the hotel is ideally located for those wishing to travel around the city. With easy access to the Central, District and Piccadilly lines, any part of London is quick and convenient.

Rydges Kensington Plaza is an elegant hotel reflecting all the best of the Victorian era. Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2000, the hotel offers guests the best in modern services and facilities set in the welcoming ambience of London's past glory.

Rydges Kensington Plaza is located in the heart of Kensington only a short distance from the centre of London.

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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.

Travelling by underground: Gloucester Road station (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines) is one minutes walk from the hotel. Exit the station and turn left. Cross Cromwell Road, and follow the Gloucester Road. The hotel is on the opposite side of the road.