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The feel of an English country home; the pleasure of being close to London's finest museums, shopping and restaurants. Relax and enjoy yourself in a setting of timeless elegance.
Imagine an english country home magically whisked to the most exclusive london borough, here you have the gainsborough hotel. Named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the duchess of richmond graces the light in our spacious lounge and reception. The gainsborough combines the attractive style of bygone days with an easy informality. To stay at this london hotel is to enjoy the london of fashionable south kensington, harrods, the restaurants, antiques markets, pubs and the delightful backwaters of chelsea/ knightsbridge. You're at the heart of the capital's culture too, with the great museums - science, natural history, the victoria & albert all nearby. For music lovers, the glorious royal albert hall is just minutes away. If you're here on business you're equally well served, being on a direct line to london heathrow airport and close to the exhibition centres of earls court and olympia.
The Gainsborough Hotel is a Victorian residence converted to a Hotel. The hotel decor is very Vctorian and has a lot of paintings and artefacts from that era. The hotel has 48 rooms and all rooms are individually designed. All rooms are en suite - Standard rooms have en suite shower rooms only and Deluxe rooms have en suite showers and baths.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. Baby cots are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
No parking available.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. Baby cots are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Rooms range from small single rooms to superior deluxe and family rooms. All rooms are en suite and beside the listed facilities have all modern amenities such as a hospitality tray and electronic safes.
Large room with 3 Single beds. Beside the listed facilities it has satellite TV- including JTV and a hospitality tray.
Standard twin rooms contain 2 single beds and are smaller than Deluxe rooms. Beside the listed facilities they have satellite TV including JTV and a hospitality tray.
Standard rooms have a standard double bed and are smaller than deluxe double rooms. Beside the listed facilities they have satellite TV including JTV and a Hospitality tray.
Small single room with en suite shower room and all other modern amenities.
Deluxe Twin room with 2 single beds with bath and shower and all modern amenities.
Deluxe Double room with standard double bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and all modern amenities.
Located 1/4 mile from South Kensington tube station.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation