Ember Locke Kensington is an upscale retreat near the iconic Kensington High Street. Savor Mediterranean cuisine at EVE, unwind in the garden, or explore nearby Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre with helpful staff guidance. With laundry facilities, a coffee shop/cafe, free WiFi in public areas and a bar you'll feel right at home.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 19 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 10 min walk
High Street Kensington Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
The Devonshire Arms - 5 min walk
KFC - 4 min walk
Prince of Teck - 4 min walk
Nando's - 4 min walk
About this property
Ember Locke Kensington
When you stay at Ember Locke Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out EVE, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Hyde Park and Natural History Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 66 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite self parking (GBP 40 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 46
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 26
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
EVE - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
EVE - Onsite bar. Open daily.
EVE - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 40 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 40 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ember Locke
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel
Ember Locke Kensington London
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Ember Locke Kensington offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ember Locke Kensington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 66 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 40 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ember Locke Kensington?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge of GBP 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ember Locke Kensington and nearby?
Ember Locke Kensington has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes, EVE offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Ember Locke Kensington like?
Ember Locke Kensington is a short 6-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Ember Locke Kensington Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Ambience
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Coffee shop
Coffee
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and a perfect way to start the day. (11 reviews)
The on-site gym was great and had plenty of equipment to use. (3 reviews)
The property's on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and dining options were highly praised for their quality and variety. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
You will love it!
Love this hotel!
Viviane
Viviane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
A young hotel in a good location and excellent
The hotel looks exactly as advertised in the pictures, colorful, clean and provides excellent service.
ZOHAR
ZOHAR, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Great find in London
Really nice hotel with great facilities and excellent staff
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Always great
This is my second stay, and it's by far my favorite place to stay in London. Very cozy and inviting color scheme, friendly staff, and it's great to have a washing machine in your room
Beth
Beth, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Locke properties are super reliable
Rooms always comfortable, clean and well designed. Staff are cheerful and helpful. This particular.property was very quiet at night.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
The room is spacious with beautiful decorations! The room is well equipped with small kitchen which makes traveling easier and economical. The best is the stuff are all super nice and friendly!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
This is a brilliant place to stay in London.
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Everything about my stay was outstanding! The location is terrific. All of the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. The hotel is amazing!
Helen
Helen, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Nice stay for a good price
Great place. Friendly staff. I totally recommend.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Best place to stay in London
Stayed in a family room with twin beds in one room and a rather big queen in the other. This is incredible value for money. You get a kitchen are close to the metro and many many restaurants- the inhouse Proper Slice became a favorite witg the kids.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Great location and conformable bed.
Friendry stuff and contemporary atmosphere. Our room was located on the ground floor facing the courtyards. It was very quiet. The bed was very comfortable.
Great location. We appreciated the use of basement laundry room with free laundry washer and dryer.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Jain-Banks
Such a great find.. we were very happy and impressed with this hotel. Great for were we were wanting to visit and great decor!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
London stay
Check in was easy and welcoming. A lovely quirky hotel where we felt relaxed and comfortable. The bedroom was fine and comfy
The only thing I would change is to move the bed away from the wall as it was difficult to access down one side
alan
alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Just amazing!
Absolutely fantastic hotel! Fab rooms. Lovely staff and amazing location
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Wonderful week long stay
Had a wonderful week long stay at Ember Locke. Our first few days were a little warm as they still had central heat on even though it was mild outside, but after about 2 days they turned that off and we were able to be more comfortable in the room. The front desk was always there to answer questions for us. Really recommend
Cynthia
Cynthia, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Patricia was wonderful and super accommodating. The room was lovely and just as pictured. Great for a gals weekend/stay in London
Bella
Bella, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Loved it!
Lovely eclectic extended stay hotel. Front desk staff all very friendly and helpful. Room was small, but worked well for my needs. There are a few areas of the hotel that could do with some updating (tile in entry, upholstery in my room, etc.) but overall it’s really lovely. The attached restaurant was very good also!
Carla
Carla, 13-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2025
Beautiful hotel
It was a beautiful hotel, very trendy and tastefully decorated. The room was clean and comfy and the staff were all friendly and helpful. My only comment would be that it takes a long time for breakfast - I had to wait 20 mins and ask twice for my daughter's croissant and it wasn't that busy. The previous day was a bit slow too. Maybe a buffet style would be better.
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Great place to stay. Comfortable and great staff.
Helen
Helen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Lovely hotel
Nice staff, lovely atmosphere and interior design. Good service. Good location. Strongly recommend.
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Fab Stay
Amazing find, really close to tube. Lovely welcome and room was great, everything you need.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Pleasant Surprise!
So pleasantly surprised. First class hotel in a great location. Check in a snap. Friendly staff. Answered all my questions. Room very nice and spacious. Would highly recommend.