Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel 
| Address: 33-35 Hogarth Road, Kensington,
London,
SW50QQ |
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| Nearest Tube Station: Earls Court | Locality: South Kensington | map |
| No. of Rooms: 85 | Times: check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00 |
General Hotel Information
The Shaftesbury Kensington was designed as a 4 star boutique hotel, complete with luxurious feaures. Each new room has been lovingly graced with the comfort of mood lighting, interactive television, complimentary 24/7 broadband access from rooms, bathroom televisions in suites, bathrobes and much more.
Combined with comfortably sized public areas, refreshment lounge, the Premier bar, restaurants, conference facilities and fitness room, the Shaftesbury Kensington provides a haven in central London for both the London traveller and business persons.
Hotel Rooms top of page
Each room has been designed with the emphasis on comfort and relaxation. Furnishings are stylish but discreet.
All rooms come complete with the following facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Broadband access
- Mood lighting
- European, USA and UK plug adapters (on request)
- LCD/Plasma television with satellite channels
- Complimentary newspaper
- Complimentary toiletries
- In room tea/Coffee service
- Fresh flowers
- Secure digital laptop size safe
- Digital clock radio
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
- Telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- Heated mirrors
- Bath robe on request
- Frigobar
- Microwave
- Baby cot on request
Club Rooms are more spacious than the standard rooms, they benefit from the following additional features:
- Complimentary broadband internet access
- Air conditioning
- 32" Plasma Interactive Television
- Complimentary English breakfast in the Restaurant
- Evening turndown service with a good night chocolate
- Mini Fridge- stocked on arrival with two complimentary soft drinks and mineral water
- Microwave oven with basic crockery and cutlery
- Complimentary Variety of Toiletries
- Complimentary half bottle of wine.
- Luggage porter service
- Fresh Flowers in Room on arrival
- Complimentary Fresh Fruit Basket in the room replenished daily.
- Express Check In and Extended Check out facilities.
In addition, Club Room guests will be able to enjoy complimentary use of the Club Lounge and Gym, with facilities including:
- Large 42"Plasma TV connected with hotel channels
- Complimentary fruits and snacks
- Complimentary soft drinks and water
- Complimentary newspapers and magazines
- Complimentary broadband internet access and WiFi
- Business services (additional charges)
Hotel Facilities top of page
General Facilities
The hotel offers the following facilities and services:
- Non smoking
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour room service
- Private lounge with refreshments
- Selection of local and international newspapers
- Concierge service
- Luggage room facilities
- Same day laundry and dry cleaning
- Wake up services
- Foreign currency exchange
- Multi-lingual staff
Food & Drink Facilities
The Exhibition Bar - Relax and unwind amongst the calming opulent atmosphere of the Exhibition Bar. Open all day for your refreshment, there is a well stocked bar able to serve an array of drinks and snacks.
The Premier Restaurant - Begin your day with a hearty and healthy breakfast or enjoy the evening dinner menu combining home-cooked meals and American diner-style snack options at the Premier Restaurant.
The hotel charges the following rates for breakfast items:
- Continental breakfast £12.95 per person
- English breakfast £14.95 per person
- Buffet breakfast £14.95 per person.
Guests may pre-book breakfast for the duration of their stay upon check-in for a reduced rate of £9.95 per person per day.
Business Facilities
As well as fax and photocopying facilities and free broadband there is an air conditioned conference room suitable for up to 70 guests theatre style. The conference room features modern contemporary furniture, TV, video, PC with broadband access, DVD/CD player, CD re-writer, flipchart, electronic screen, projectors and assorted stationary.
Leisure and Fitness
The air conditioned health and fitness room with state-of-the-art machines is complimentary for all guests to use.
Hotel Location - South Kensington top of page
Positioned between the two fashionable districts of Knightsbridge to the north and Chelsea to the south, South Kensington provides the ideal connection. Restaurants, primarily featuring continental cuisine, are spread throughout the area - perfect for the well-to-do residents and museum enthusiasts that fill the area. Chic bars are making the district increasingly popular with the inhabitants of nearby Earls Court. The Royal Albert Hall is located here, with the famous annual Prom concerts attracting numerous locals and visitors.
Local Attractions top of page
Kensington High Street and the History, Science and V&A museums are all within walking distance of the hotel.
Travel Informationtop of page
Nearest Tube/Main Line Stations
The hotel is within five minutes walk from Earl's Court tube station on the District and Piccadilly lines.
Hotel Cancellation Policy top of page
Cancellations can be made free of charge, provided that details are received at least 24 hours prior to the check-in time on the date of arrival. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the check-in time of the date of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to the cost of one night's accommodation.