Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, LondonCopthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 720 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 1.8, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.8, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $257 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a large 4-star establishment located near Kensington High Street and the Royal Albert Hall. It sits within walking distance of the local tube station, making it a practical base for business travellers and families visiting central London landmarks like Hyde Park. The hotel contains 833 rooms and features an on-site brasserie, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre. While the property offers extensive facilities including a business centre and meeting spaces, some guestrooms show signs of age. On-site parking is available for a fee, though guests should note that elevator speeds can be slow.What stands out

Close to Kensington High Street tube

On-site swimming pool and fitness centre

Spacious guestrooms

Walking distance to Royal Albert Hall

Watch out for

Slow elevators

Some rooms appear dated

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