02/11/2026
Which London hotel do we book for first-timers? More often than not, this one.
The Kensington is four white Victorian townhouses on Queen's Gate in South Kensington, which puts Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Science Museum all within a few minutes on foot.
It's the flagship of the Doyle Collection, an Irish family-owned group, and the family touch is everywhere. The afternoon tea is themed on London landmarks and arrives on a stand shaped like the London Eye. Kids love it. So do we.
Worth considering if your London list includes museums, a good cocktail, and time to enjoy the hotel itself. Send us your must-dos, and we'll take it from there.