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About the Hotel

11-13 Penywern Road, London, United Kingdom, SW5 9TT

Rooms & Amenities

City Continental London Kensington offers 74 rooms, including single, twin, double, and family options. Each room includes a private ensuite shower with a power shower, free Wi-Fi, a wall-mounted TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Work desks are provided for business travelers. The rooms are compact but functional, with bright decor and key amenities for short or extended stays.

Dining & Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring freshly baked croissants, boiled eggs, fruit yogurt, cereals, cheese, toast, and assorted jams. Hot and cold beverages are available. Nearby, Earls Court High Street has multiple dining options, including Pret a Manger, M&S Simply Food, and pubs like The Churchill Arms, a historic local favorite.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Earls Court Tube Station (District and Piccadilly lines), providing direct access to Heathrow Airport, Central London, and major attractions like the Royal Albert Hall and Olympia Exhibition Centre. Kensington High Street, Harrods, and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk or short tube ride.

Nearby Attractions

Guests can visit the Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, and Kensington Palace, all within walking distance. Shopping options include Westfield London, Sloane Street, and Kings Road. The Design Museum and Holland Park are also nearby. Bus stops and the tube station make further exploration easy.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Business travelers benefit from quick access to Central London’s financial districts. The quiet residential location ensures a restful stay, while Earls Court’s restaurants, bars, and shops are steps away. Limited parking is available with advance notice.

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Max:

1 person

65 sq. feet

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Twin Room

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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Double Room

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

London 3.0 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 12.7 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 13.6 mi

Train

Kensington (Olympia)5000 ft

Paddington Station 1.9 mi

Metro stations

Earl's Court tube700 ft

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Limited time reception
Air conditioning in public areas
Elevator

Services

Room service
Laundry
Taxi service

Dining

Breakfast
Buffet breakfast

Children

Kids club

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe

Bathroom

Hair dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11-13 Penywern Road, London, United Kingdom, SW5 9TT

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11-13 Penywern Road, London, United Kingdom, SW5 9TT

City landmarks

Museums

Science Museum

1.6 mi

Museums

Natural History Museum

1.5 mi

Museums

Victoria and Albert Museum

1.5 mi

Parks

Hyde Park

1.6 mi

87-135 Brompton Rd

Harrods

1.4 mi

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

3.3 mi

Museums

Design Museum

1.6 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.3 mi

Stadiums

Stamford Bridge Stadium

1.2 mi

Museums

The British Museum

3.5 mi

Museums

Leighton House Museum

1.8 mi

Museums

18 Stafford Terrace

3600 ft

Palace

Kensington Palace

2.3 mi

Parks

Kensington Gardens

2.1 mi

Church

Brompton Cemetery

2600 ft

Parks

Holland Park

1.6 mi

Exhibition Centre Warwick Road

Earl's Court

1.8 mi

Museums

National Army Museum

1.5 mi

Events

Royal Albert Hall

1.9 mi

Store

Kensington High Street

1.5 mi

Events

Olympia London

4300 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

The Albert Memorial

1.9 mi

24 Cheyne Row

Carlyle's House

1.8 mi

Old Brompton Road

South Kensington Tube

1.6 mi

Garden

Kensington Roof Gardens

1.5 mi

LondonEngland

Kensington Square

2.0 mi

Events

The Mosaic Rooms

1.1 mi

Metro Station

Kensington Tube

2.1 mi

236 Earls Court Road Kensington

Tardis Police Box

1.8 mi

Nearby

LondonEngland

ILEC Conference Center

1000 ft

Restaurants

Burger King

1.0 mi

250-252 Earls Court Road

Pret a Manger

1.0 mi

230 Earls Court Road

Over Under

1.1 mi

12 Lillie Road West Brompton

Franco Manca

1.7 mi

151 Earls Court Road

Costa Coffee

1.1 mi

198 Earls Court Road Earls Court

KFC

1.1 mi

173-175 Earls Court Road

Masala

1.0 mi

4A Hogarth Road Earl's Court

Mcdonald's Earl

1.8 mi

208 Earls Court Road Kensington

Kings Kebab House

3300 ft

308 Earls Court Road

Kings Mediterranean

3300 ft

Earl's Court 308 Earls Court Road

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

82%

enjoyed their stay & would return

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

5.3

Location

7.5

Service

6.8

Dining

5.0

3/5 based on 1313 reviews

#978 of 1,139 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

David

United States of America, March 2024

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms had issues with damp and were not as clean as expected, but the staff was kind and the location was convenient. The dining options were limited, and the hotel had some positive and negative features.

Rooms

5.0

While the first room had damp and a fusty smell, the replacement room was small but acceptable.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, resolving issues promptly.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location near Earls Court Underground station offers easy access to transportation and nearby amenities.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were limited and not very fresh, lacking variety.

Facilities

6.0

Limited dining hours and areas for improvement in the freshness of food choices.

Bob

United Kingdom, October 2023

5.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was great, close to the underground station and on a quiet road, but the room I got was in the basement with no windows and had issues with the heating and water leakage. The service was polite in general, with a few rude encounters and difficulties with communication. The dining experience was average with limited choices, and the facilities were lacking in some areas.

Rooms

5.0

My room was in the basement without windows, making it dark and uncomfortable. The heating system was loud, making it hard to sleep, but turning it off left me shivering in the cold. Additionally, there was a loud water leakage issue from the floor above, which was very annoying.

Service

5.0

The service was a mix of politeness and occasional rudeness. Some communication issues were present, but overall it was bearable.

Location

7.0

The location was good, being close to the underground station, but the room assignments caused some inconvenience.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, and the quality was below average. The breakfast choices were not satisfactory.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking in some areas, and improvements are needed for a more comfortable stay.

Thomas

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.0/10

The hotel was very small, and the noise from the air conditioning machine made it hard to sleep, but the location near Earl's Court Station was super convenient. The service was a mix of helpful and unhelpful, and the dining options were limited. However, the room was clean and comfortable.

Rooms

6.0

The small room had some issues with noise and accessibility but was clean and as expected.

Service

5.0

The service was a mix of helpful and unhelpful moments.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near Earl's Court Station was very convenient.

Dining

5.0

Limited dining options were available.

Facilities

7.0

Basic facilities were provided.

James

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located just a few hundred meters from Earl's Court station, making it easy to access various destinations. The rooms, despite appearing larger in photos, were adequate with a spacious shower but had maintenance issues like non-working facilities and a damp smell. The service was excellent, with friendly and helpful staff available for any questions. The location near the underground and dining options, though good, may be challenging for those with mobility issues. The dining experience, while offering limited choices, provided basic breakfast options though the milk quality was disappointing.

Rooms

7.0

The room size was smaller than expected, but the shower was generously sized with necessary facilities, despite some not working. There was a noticeable damp smell, and a broken light affected the ambiance.

Service

9.0

The staff were very gentle, helpful, and friendly, always available for any support or questions.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is great, just a short walk from Earl's Court station offering convenient access to various destinations. However, it may be challenging for those with mobility issues due to luggage management difficulties and limited accessibility for the disabled or frail.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast room was small and poorly organized with limited tables, offering a basic self-serve selection that included disappointing milk for cereal.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provided basic amenities, despite some maintenance issues within the rooms.