Park Grand London Kensington

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Park Grand London Kensington? Walking up to it on Hogarth Road, I honestly wasn’t expecting much – it’s this quiet residential street that feels more like where locals live than where tourists stay. But that’s actually what makes it brilliant. You’re literally a three-minute walk from Earl’s Court tube station, which means you can be in central London in no time, but when you come back at night, you’re not dealing with all the chaos of staying right in the thick of things.

The hotel itself has that solid four-star feeling without trying too hard to be fancy. I mean, the lobby’s got character – sort of classic British with modern touches that don’t feel forced. What I really appreciated was how the staff actually seemed to know the neighborhood. When I asked about grabbing coffee in the morning, they didn’t just point me to the hotel restaurant but told me about this little place on Old Brompton Road that locals use. The rooms are well, exactly what you’d expect for a 7.8 rating – comfortable beds, decent-sized bathrooms, and everything works properly. Nothing groundbreaking, but honestly refreshing after some of the overpriced places I’ve stayed where the shower barely functions. The windows actually open too, which is weirdly rare in London hotels, though you might hear a bit of street noise in the mornings (not terrible, just London being London).

Here’s the thing about this location that really sold me on it – you’re positioned perfectly between South Kensington’s museum district and the King’s Road shopping scene. Hyde Park’s right there when you need green space, and I found myself walking through the quiet residential streets around Kensington just because they’re genuinely pleasant. Plus, if you’re flying out of Heathrow, the Piccadilly line goes straight there from Earl’s Court. No dragging luggage through multiple transfers. The area gets busy during peak tourist season (those museum crowds are no joke), but the hotel never felt overwhelmed. I’d definitely stay here again – it’s one of those places that just works without any drama, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to actually enjoy London instead of fighting with your accommodation.

Rooms

• Superior Double Room with City View with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room – Low Floor with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with City View with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Executive Twin Room with City View with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Executive Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Exeucitive Triple Room with Two Twin Beds and Sofa Bed with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Facilities