London Kensington Melia Collection, LondonLondon Kensington Melia Collection in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 281 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $453 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Kensington, this four-star boutique hotel occupies a Victorian building dating back to 1860. It is situated near Gloucester Road Tube Station and within walking distance of the Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall. The property contains 81 rooms featuring modern interiors and air conditioning. Guests can use the on-site gym, visit the restaurant serving English cuisine, or access meeting rooms. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It suits travellers looking for a central London base with easy transport links. While the service is noted as attentive, some guest rooms are small in size.What stands out

Near Gloucester Road Tube Station

On-site gym and restaurant

Close to major museums

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Variable breakfast quality

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