Why we love it
The setting
Copthorne Tara Hotel sits on Scarsdale Place in Kensington, a quiet side street just off Kensington High Street. The location puts you in one of West London's calmer, leafy residential districts, with the shops and cafes of the High Street about two minutes' walk away. High Street Kensington Tube station is close, so the rest of London is an easy ride. The hotel is a large modern property with a glass-fronted entrance and its own forecourt set back from the road.
What to expect
The Standard Double room is booked on a room-only rate, with breakfast available to add at the hotel. Rooms are quiet and practical, many looking out over the Kensington rooftops. Downstairs you'll find a marble-floored lobby, a restaurant, a casual cafe corner, and a fitness room kitted out with cardio machines and free weights. Reception runs around the clock, which helps if you arrive late off a flight. This is a place to use as a base rather than somewhere you will spend the whole day.
Things to do nearby
You are a short walk from the antique shops and galleries around Kensington Church Street, and Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are within easy reach for a morning walk. The Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum and the V&A are a 15-to-20-minute stroll along the High Street towards South Kensington. Buckingham Palace is about 3.5 km away, and the High Street Kensington Tube line gets you to the West End theatres and the City in well under half an hour.
Best for
Couples and solo travellers who want a calm Kensington base with the High Street, parks and South Kensington museums all within walking distance, and quick Tube links to the rest of London.
Choose your room
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Standard Double room
Quiet, practical double on a room-only rate, many rooms with Kensington rooftop views.
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A week, loosely planned
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High Street arrival
Arrive and check in, then walk out onto Kensington High Street for a coffee and a look at the shops. In the evening, stroll towards Kensington Gardens or have dinner at one of the High Street restaurants a few minutes from the hotel.
Museums and West End
Spend the morning at the South Kensington museums; the Natural History Museum and the V&A are both a walk along the High Street. Head into the West End by Tube in the afternoon, then return to Kensington for a quiet last night before checkout.
Where you'll be
London, UK
FAQ
Is Copthorne Tara Hotel close to Kensington High Street?
Yes. The hotel is on Scarsdale Place, roughly two minutes' walk from Kensington High Street and its shops, cafes and the High Street Kensington Tube station.
What is the best area to stay in London for a first visit?
Kensington is one of the best areas for a first visit. It is calm and residential, within walking distance of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and the South Kensington museums, and the Tube links you quickly to the West End and the City.
Does the Copthorne Tara deal include breakfast?
The deal covers a room-only rate. Breakfast is not included but can be added at the hotel, which has a restaurant and a cafe area on the ground floor.
How far is Copthorne Tara Hotel from the airport?
Heathrow is the closest major airport, about 40 to 60 minutes away by Underground on the Piccadilly line or by taxi, depending on traffic. Gatwick is further out to the south.
What famous landmarks are near Copthorne Tara Hotel?
The most famous landmark close by is Buckingham Palace, about 3.5 km from the hotel. The Royal Albert Hall and the South Kensington museums are a 15-to-20-minute walk along the High Street.
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