Mornington Hotel London Kensington, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Mornington Hotel? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in Earl’s Court – Penywern Road – but you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Earl’s Court tube station. I mean, you get that proper London townhouse feel without the chaos of being right on a main road, which honestly makes all the difference when you’re trying to sleep.

The building itself has that classic Victorian charm you’d expect in this part of Kensington, but they’ve done something clever with the interiors – it feels fresh without trying too hard to be trendy. The lobby’s got these gorgeous period details mixed with modern touches that actually work together (unlike some places that go overboard with the “heritage meets contemporary” thing). When I checked in, the staff knew their stuff about the neighborhood – they pointed me toward this brilliant little café on Warwick Road that I never would’ve found otherwise, and gave me the real scoop on which direction to walk to avoid the tourist crowds heading to the museums.

Speaking of location, this is where the Mornington really shines. You’re in that sweet spot between South Kensington’s museum district and the grittier, more authentic vibe of Earl’s Court. The Natural History Museum is maybe a 12-minute walk through some lovely residential streets, but if you head the other direction toward Warwick Road, you’ll find proper local pubs and that massive Tesco if you need supplies. The rooms – well, they’re London-sized, so don’t expect a palace, but they’re thoughtfully laid out and surprisingly quiet given how central you are. I stayed in one of the back rooms and barely heard any street noise, though I imagine the front-facing ones might catch a bit more sound from Penywern Road (not that there’s much traffic there anyway). The bathroom was one of those compact but well-designed spaces where everything actually works properly – good water pressure, decent lighting for getting ready, and they’d clearly invested in quality fixtures rather than just making things look pretty.

What I really appreciated was how the place felt authentically London without being stuffy about it. The breakfast room has these big windows that catch the morning light beautifully, and there’s something satisfying about starting your day there before heading out to explore. The 8.1 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in London, but it nails the fundamentals and gives you a genuine taste of what living in this part of the city might feel like. Plus, honestly, the value is solid for what you get in this neighborhood. You could easily spend twice as much staying closer to Hyde Park and not have nearly as much character or local flavor.

Rooms

• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Executive Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Family Room (3 Adults) with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Economy Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Executive Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe Family Suite with 2 large double beds for 4 adults

Facilities