Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 star hotelHotelScarsdale Place, London, W8 5SR, United KingdomThe Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a luxurious oasis nestled in one of London's most sought-after neighborhoods. Perfectly situated near Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge, this elegant hotel offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and contemporary style.
Relax in the well-appointed bedrooms, indulge in exquisite dining at the in-house Bugis Kitchen and enjoy easy access to iconic landmarks such as Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.
Arriving in London
5.8 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1 km from Natural History Museum
Very Good
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Very good business hotel. Close to Kensington High Street. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Internet access
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
Rooms
The rooms are spacious, clean and airy, with a range of amenities. All rooms have air-conditioning, a safe, wi-fi, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, mini fridge, iron and ironing board and a telephone.
Location
Olympia and Earl’s Court exhibition centres are within walking distance, as is Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and the world-famous museums on Cromwell Road. The hotel offers easy access to the shops and restaurants of Kensington, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill.
Our hints & tips
Bugis Kitchen offers authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, with a focus on Singaporean and Malaysian dishes. Known for fresh ingredients and bold flavours, the menu features favourites like satay, laksa, and Hainanese chicken rice, in a warm and welcoming setting.
To make guests comfortable, the hotel also offers a fitness centre, high-speed Wi-Fi and room service.
Arriving in London
5.8 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1 km from Natural History Museum
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Rated by
Family –
46%
Couple –
32%
Solo –
14%
Business –
8%
Rated 4.1/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good business hotel. Close to Kensington High Street. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Excellent Business Hotel
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 86%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 89%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 61%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 60%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 60%.
- Negative: For 69%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 84% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 72% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 88% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 92% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 80%.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 86%.
- Positive: 93% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 63% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: 59% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 70% were happy with the room service.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 56%.
- Negative: 55% said the booking process was inefficient.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
Breakfast is average
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 67%.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 66% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
- Negative: 77% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 77%.
Room is all right
- Positive: 83% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 93% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 76% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: For 94%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 85% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 81%.
- Negative: 71% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 77% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 73% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 64% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 69% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 52% said the handicap accessible facilities were average.
- Negative: 55% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 97% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 75% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 73% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: Fair terrace, said 57%.
- Negative: Fair terrace, said 57%.
- Negative: 67% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 74% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 73% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 68% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 79% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Sustainability could be improved
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 73% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: 64% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: 50% said the handicap accessible facilities were average.
- Negative: 94% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 63% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 55% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 73% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: 94% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 64% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 75% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: 94% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 65% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
