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
- Hotel could use some updating
Good business hotel. Close to Central London. 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
- Hotel could use some updating
Rated by
Family –
46%
Couple –
34%
Solo –
12%
Business –
8%
Rated 4.1/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Good business hotel. Close to Central London. 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: 97% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 95% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 86%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 90%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 63%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 60%.
- Negative: For 59%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 85% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 71% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 81% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 92% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 93% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 95% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 66% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: 51% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 62% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 68%.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 54%.
- Negative: 63% 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 65%.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 70% thought it was clean.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 80%.
Room needs to be improved
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 58%.
- Neutral: Only 69% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 94% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 76% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: For 93%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 84% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 70% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 71% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 67% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 65% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 56% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 73% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 75%.
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Negative: 54% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 97% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 73% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 56% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
- Negative: 85% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- 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: 73% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: 69% thought the atmosphere was somewhat friendly.
- Neutral: Only 68% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: 64% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: 50% said the handicap accessible facilities were average.
- Negative: 93% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 61% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 55% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 70% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 76% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 69% 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.
