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Rydges Kensington Plaza 4 Star

Address: 61 Gloucester Road, London, SW74PE


Times: check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00

Location: South Kensington | map

No. of Rooms: 88

Nearest Tube Station: Gloucester Road


The Rydges Kensington Plaza is situated in a row of Victorian five-storey town houses with a fresh cream facade, white trim and black railings. The contrasts between light and dark are continued throughout the hotel and used to great decorative effect.

Fully refurbished in 2001, the Kensington Plaza offers comfortable, classically styled accommodation, and guests are granted access to a skylit lounge with beautiful dark wood panelling and open fireplace. Bay windows with cosy seating afford exciting views across the busy London streets.

Ideally situated for both the leisure and business visitor in the heart of Kensington, the hotel offers superb facilities and easy access to numerous London sights.



The Rooms top ^

The Rydges Kensington Plaza has 88 en-suite rooms, decorated in contrasting light fabrics and dark woods to great effect. Rooms are available as double, twin and the more compact single.

All standard rooms have the following facilities:

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Television with Sky and movie channels
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Towel heater in the bathroom
  • Fans can be borrowed from reception
  • There is a minibar in all room types except singles.

Additional options:

  • Executive Upgrade: double rooms can be upgraded to Executive standard. These rooms have, in addition to all the facilities of standard rooms, full air conditioning and more elaborate decor.
  • Extra beds: beds can be added to some rooms at an additional cost.

Lifts serve all areas of the hotel, and there are steps leading to the entrance.


Hotel Facilities top ^

General Facilities

Alongside 24 hour reception and room service, there is a concierge available throughout the day to assist with theatre and travel bookings - all in the light and airy lobby complete with polished stone floor.

An express check out facility is available, and same day laundry service can be requested at reception.

The skylit Atrium Lounge features dark wood panelling with an open fireplace and cosy seating; the internet can be accessed by guests from here.

Food & Drink Facilities

All stays at the Rydges Kensington Plaza booked through londonnights.com include breakfast in the advertised rates. Additionally, guests can enjoy use of the restaurant and bar areas.

Bistro - modern European cuisine is served in a casual dining environment.

English Pub - the dark wood panelling creates a cosy and traditional atmosphere, with bar stools and low tables completing the effect.

Business Facilities

The Rydges Kensington Plaza has one boardroom available that can accommodate up to 30 delegates. It is possible to hire necessary technical support equipment; fax and photocopy facilities are available at reception.


Location - South Kensington top ^

Positioned between the two fashionable districts of Knightsbridge to the north and Chelsea to the south, South Kensington provides the ideal connection. Restaurants, primarily featuring continental cuisine, are spread throughout the area - perfect for the well-to-do residents and museum enthusiasts that fill the area. Chic bars are making the district increasingly popular with the inhabitants of nearby Earls Court. The Royal Albert Hall is located here, with the famous annual Prom concerts attracting numerous locals and visitors.


Travel top ^

Nearest Tube/Main Line Stations

Gloucester Road underground (tube) station is within a five minute walk of the hotel, serving the underground network via the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines. Earl's Court tube station is also nearby.


Payment Terms top ^

Rydges Kensington Plaza accepts payment using the following cards

VisaMastercardDinersAmerican ExpressSwitchJCBDiscover


Cancellation Policy top ^

Cancellations can be made free of charge providing details of this are received at least 24 hours prior to check-in time on the day of arrival. Cancellations made after this period will incur a fee equivalent to the cost of one night's accommodation.