Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 star hotelHotelScarsdale Place, London, W8 5SR, United KingdomCopthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers a classic and comfortable stay in one of the capital’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Located just moments from South Kensington’s world-class museums, elegant shopping streets and leafy parks, the hotel combines traditional charm with contemporary hospitality.
The guest rooms are well-appointed and thoughtfully designed, featuring comfortable bedding, modern amenities and calming décor to ensure a relaxing stay. Many rooms offer panoramic views over Kensington Gardens and the city skyline, creating a tranquil retreat after a busy day in London.
Each morning, guests can enjoy a full English and continental breakfast in a bright, welcoming setting before heading out to explore.
With its excellent location, attentive service and timeless British style, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington provides a welcoming base from which to experience the best of London.
Eco-friendly: Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington holds eco-certification through the Green Tourism Programme, reflecting a commitment to responsible and sustainable practices.
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 luxury hotel. Close to Central London. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Cash machine
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- 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 –
50%
Couple –
31%
Solo –
13%
Business –
6%
Rated 4.1/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good luxury hotel. Close to Central London. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Excellent Business Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 82%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 92%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 70%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 63%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the parking prices were average.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 87% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 77% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 84% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 91% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 72% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 78%.
- Positive: 75% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 70% said the reception staff was great.
- Neutral: 62% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 65%.
- Neutral: 67% thought the shuttle service was ok.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 57%.
- Negative: 56% said the booking process was inefficient.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Negative: 51% said the wifi quality was bad.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 74% were happy with the price of the breakfast.
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 53% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 66% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 82%.
Room is all right
- Positive: 72% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 87% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 53% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 60%.
- Negative: 93% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 74% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: For 95%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 87% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 82%.
- Negative: 65% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 75% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 51% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 64% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 72% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 73% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 85%.
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 57% said the handicap accessible facilities were average.
- Neutral: 50% said the handicap accessible facilities were average.
- Negative: 55% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 92% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 84% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 74% didn't like the architecture.
- 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.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 77% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 73% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 69% 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: 58% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 55% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Sustainability could be improved
- 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.
