Location. The Gainsborough Hotel offers country house charm amid the stylish shops and restaurants of Kensington in London, England. The Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum are located less than 400 metres from this property.
Hotel Features. The hotel offers breakfasts each morning in a brightly lit, wood paneled breakfast room, while Picasso Bar offers evening drinks served in rich, warm surroundings. Function rooms are equipped with high speed Internet access. Business amenities include copy, fax and print services. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee. Reception staff attends the front desk 24 hours a day and provide concierge assistance. This property offers discounted rates at a nearby fitness centre.
Guestrooms. The five story Gainsborough Hotel features 48 individually designed guestrooms. All accommodations reflect Victorian style with rich, warm colour schemes and traditional furnishings. Guestrooms are equipped with wireless Internet access and satellite television. Practical amenities include in room safes and coffeemakers.
Expert Tip. The Gainsborough Hotel is a wise choice for those who wish to visit many of Londons highly respected museums. The Natural History Museum is located 200 metres from the hotel, and the Victoria and Albert Museum stands 400 metres away. Those who regard shopping as an art form will appreciate the nearby Harrods department store, located 900 metres from the hotel.
Rates:
137.75 - 262.69
Number Of Rooms: 49
Number Of Floors: 4
Check In Time: 1 p.m.
Check Out Time: 11 a.m.
Gainsborough Hotel
7-11 Queensberry Place South Kensington
London, United Kingdom SW7 2DL
Driving Directions:
From London Heathrow Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 km (12.5 miles).
Take the M4 as far as the A4 which becomes Cromwell Road at the junction with Earls Court Road.
Continue straight on Cromwell Road and turn into Queensberry Place.
Getting there. From Heathrow airport take the Underground Piccadilly Line directly to South Kensington station which is 400 metres from the hotel. Exit the station onto Harrington Road. Take the second right onto Queensberry Place. Taxi cabs are also readily available at the airport.
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