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About this property
The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Free WiFi is available. The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception. The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.6 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Gail
United Kingdom“Very accommodating when I needed to extend my stay.. cleaning staff very helpful”- Yakovlev
Russia“Polite staff, comfortable small rooms, quiet, good Wi-Fi.” - Yakovlev Russia“Very convenient location, very central, metro station nearby, polite staff.”
- Dieu
Poland“The location was great. Room was clean and comfortable. The staff very friendly and helpful!” 
Stephen
Switzerland“Perfect location. Very quiet in August to go to proms at RAH.”- Bradford United Kingdom“Nice little hotel in good location. Very small but comfortable bed. I think the seven cushions on our bed were rather unnecessary, especially as they took up a full side of the small wardrobe to store. I don't like cushions on beds, especially...”
- Ntangke
France“Very good location Spacious room Very comfy bed Very clean rooms” - Vaikkun United Kingdom“The rooms were of a good size and beds comfortable too. Prime location next to the south Kensington tube station and a variety of attractions.”
- Esin United Kingdom“Excellent location to visit London. The rooms were very comfortable and had lots of space, and were clean as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Mark United Kingdom“Location was good. Reception staff were welcoming. Air conditioning worked well and gave a comfortable environment.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies will apply.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All the Budget Rooms are located in the basement, and some do not have a window.
An authorisation of £100 will be taken on check in to guarantee for any incidentals.
The property may pre-authorize your credit card for the cost of the first night to guarantee your booking. At check-in, the same credit card used for the booking must be presented. If this card is not available, an alternative credit card in the booker's name will be accepted.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
