We’ve created an insider’s slice of the city with our specially curated selection of cultural gems to steer you off the beaten track… all within a 15-minute radius of the hotel.
With The Kensington as your base, why not explore our fair city with the 15 Minute London Guide?
In just 1 minute walking… savour a delicious Afternoon Tea at Town House or sit back and watch your cocktail being expertly crafted by a member of our team at The K Bar. The Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP +44 20 7589 6300 |
In just 7 minutes driving… you could be enjoying a day of retail therapy in the heart of Chelsea at the Duke of York Square or Harrods in nearby Knightsbridge. Duke of York Square, 80 King’s Road, London SW3 4LY +44 20 7823 5577 Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL +44 20 7730 1234 |
In just 8 minutes walking… spend a day soaking up culture at the V&A Museum or travelling through 4.6 billion years of our planet’s history at the Natural History Museum. V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL +44 20 7942 2000 Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD +44 20 7942 5000 |
In just 12 minutes driving… discover one of London’s newest and most exciting destinations at Battersea Power Station - a vibrant hub of shopping, eating, drinking and playing. Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AL +44 20 8176 6500 |
In just 14 minutes walking… take in a breath-taking show at the famous Royal Albert Hall - Queen Victoria’s tribute to her late husband, Prince Albert, and one of London’s most treasured venues. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP +44 20 7589 8212 |
In just 15 minutes driving… venture a little outside our Royal borough to the King’s iconic London residence, Buckingham Palace and catch the age-old tradition of ‘The Changing of the Guard’. Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA +44 303 123 7300 |