The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in London offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and a lift for easy access. The hotel provides a coffee machine, bath or shower, and a work desk, catering to all needs. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the hotel is less than 1 km from South Kensington Underground Station and an 11-minute walk to the Natural History Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km away. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers water sports and boating, providing ample opportunities for leisure activities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katherine
United Kingdom
“Cracking location - you can pretend you’re a property mogul and play spot the supercars parked outside.” - Michael
Australia
“Breakfast was great. Continental style with a good selection of breads and pastries. Coffee was great. Hot cappuccino in the morning gets me every time! Facilities were quite adequate. Staff were friendly and helpful. Graeme/Graham went out of his...” - Vanessa
United Kingdom
“Property beautiful. Location stunning. Breakfast disappointing. Food running out and not being replaced. Staff at reception just wonderful” - Kate
United Kingdom
“Friendly reception staff, liked the codes instead of keys for access. Just a short walk to Gloucester road tube and lots of eateries.” - Jonathan
Australia
“We stayed in the king room on level 5 and were blown away with the size of our room. Room was also clean and well decorated. Smart TV also! Bathroom small but we made do. We will definitely stay again!” - Ramona
New Zealand
“Location was great - quiet street but close to transport routes Big comfy bed Staff were friendly and helpful Stock of coffees and milks in the reception Complementary breakfast was delicious!” - Adriana
Poland
“Location is perfect, quiet and beautiful area. Room was very clean, thank you!” - Ankur
New Zealand
“Location was excellent, it was close to train station and bus connections” - Gaenor
Australia
“Great location in a beautiful area. Easy to get around without a car. Nice room & comfortable. Staff generally friendly & helpful.” - Helen
Australia
“Every staff member was so helpful and kind to me.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government-issued photo ID. Guests will receive check-in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There's no air conditioning. Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.
The Small Double Room is located on a lower level and does not have natural light.
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.
Please inform The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.