Sonder Kensington Gardens

Sonder Kensington Gardens Overview

First Impressions

Sonder Kensington Gardens sits on one of those gorgeous white-stucco terraces that makes London feel so distinctly… well, London. I mean, you’re literally looking out at Prince of Wales Terrace — and honestly, the location alone makes this three-star property punch above its weight. The building itself has that classic Victorian elegance, though inside it’s been given a thoroughly modern makeover that actually works really well.

The Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re in Kensington, which means you can walk to Hyde Park in about two minutes (I timed it), and Kensington Gardens is basically your backyard. The Royal Albert Hall is a pleasant stroll away, and if you’re into museums, the V&A and Natural History Museum are close enough that you could easily pop over between other activities. You know what’s great though? Despite being so central, Prince of Wales Terrace itself is surprisingly quiet — especially compared to the chaos around South Ken tube station.

The Space

The room I stayed in was what Sonder calls an apartment, and it really did feel more like a temporary flat than a hotel room. There’s a proper kitchen with everything you’d actually need — not just a sad mini-fridge and kettle situation. The design is clean and contemporary, lots of whites and grays with some nice touches that keep it from feeling sterile. Honestly, the space felt bigger than I expected, and the windows let in loads of natural light during the day.

What Makes It Work

This isn’t your traditional hotel experience — there’s no front desk or concierge hovering around, which some people love and others find a bit odd. Everything’s handled through the app, from check-in to getting help with issues. I’ll be honest, it took me a minute to get used to it, but once you do, there’s something quite liberating about just coming and going as you please. The building feels secure, and the whole setup works well if you’re the type who prefers independence over hand-holding.

Why Guests Love It

The location feedback really doesn’t lie — couples do seem to gravitate toward this place, and I can see why. There’s something romantic about having your own little London pied-à-terre, even if it’s just for a few nights. You can grab groceries from the Waitrose down the road, cook breakfast while looking out at those beautiful Georgian buildings, then spend the day exploring some of London’s best neighborhoods. The fact that recent guests consistently rate the location so highly tells you everything — when you’re this close to Hyde Park, the museums, and proper London life, you really can’t go wrong. Plus, there’s parking available, which in this part of London is practically a miracle.

Sonder Kensington Gardens Accommodations

Reviews of Sonder Kensington Gardens

• Marina from Cyprus (8/10)

  Top location, design, service

• Wafaa from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Breakfast was OK, but no eggs
  Location is perfect

• Sami from Jordan (8/10)

  I stayed on the 4th floor Room 404, for 8 nights:
  The staff is helpful and Kind
  Elevator availability
  Location
  Free coffee, tea, juice, and snacks are available each morning in the seating area.
  It is very quiet at night

• G from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location.

• Laila from United States (8/10)

  I booked two bedrooms, one for myself (single room) and one double for my friends. The bathroom of the single room was an extremely small, specially the bath area. It was small compared to “European standards “.
  Overall the hotel was good, they have a nice breakfast and clean facilities.
  I would like them to add an option to house keeping for more the 4 days for examples. We stayed 7 days.
  
  I would stay again but in the double bedroom .

• Patricia from Canada (7/10)

  Conveniently located, quiet, clean, comfortable and has a very good continental breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available at all times. Very friendly and attentive staff.

• Nick from Australia (8/10)

  Clean, perfect location.

• Philip from United Kingdom (8/10)

  I thought the breakfast provision was scant. On my first visit there was no member of staff to greet or advise.
  Very good and helpful reception staff. Excellent.

• Konstantinos from Greece (8/10)

  Great location, great staff, easy to find and safe to walk at night. Shopping area nearby and a variety of choices to grab a bite or have a late night beer.
  Sonder Kensington Gardens offer a complimentary breakfast which was great every morning and my favorite, coffe was offered all day free of charge!

• Stephen from United States (8/10)

  Location

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