The Baileys Hotel London
4 star hotelHotel140 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4QH, United KingdomOn a lively street in affluent Kensington, this sophisticated 19th-Century Victorian townhouse sits opposite Gloucester Road Underground station, and is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and the Royal Albert Hall.
Refurbished in 2016, The Bailey’s Hotel London retains many of its original Victorian features, from the splendid staircase to the beautiful stained-glass windows. There's also an award-winning authentic Italian restaurant, plus a trendy lounge bar with wood panelling and a fireplace.
Eco-friendly: This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel (eg. The option to opt-out of daily room cleaning).
Arriving in London
3.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 mi from Natural History Museum
Excellent
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Excellent luxury hotel. Close to Gloucester Road. Great location.
Hotel facilities
- 24hr reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Bicycle rental
- Cash machine
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Entertainment
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Safe
- Shuttle services
- Tour and Activities desk
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
Rooms
Sophisticated bedrooms with traditional furnishings come with flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as minibars and Wi-Fi (fees apply). All rooms offer modern amenities and everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Location
Located in South Kensington, iconic museums are right on the doorstep, including the National History Museum and Science Museum. Alternatively, spend the day getting lost in the famous Harrods Department Store nearby. Gloucester Road Tube Station is directly opposite the hotel, with access to the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines, so nipping around the city could not be any easier.
Our hints & tips
Enjoy Italian fine-dining and experience new takes on old classics as you enjoy the freshest produce in the AA Rosette Kensington restaurant.
The Bailey's Hotel London is the perfect setting for a refined afternoon tea, which is sure to please your taste buds.
For a classic cocktail in a timeless bar, Olive’s Bar is an ideal choice where you can enjoy a quiet drink with a friend.
Arriving in London
3.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 mi from Natural History Museum
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Rated by
Family –
66%
Couple –
19%
Solo –
8%
Business –
7%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent luxury hotel. Close to Gloucester Road. Great location.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 94% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 92%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 95%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 80%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 61%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 92% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 73% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 78% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 90% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 78%.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 98%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 69% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 63%.
- Neutral: 63% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 56% said the booking process was inefficient.
Clean
- Positive: 81% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 88% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 75% said the bathroom was clean.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 97%.
- Neutral: 56% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 68%.
- Neutral: 60% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 67% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 58% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 57% didn't like the management.
Great amenities
- Positive: 81% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 79% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 94% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Neutral: 56% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: 50% said the elevator was ok.
- Negative: 71% thought the facilities needed updating.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 77% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 65%.
- Negative: 54% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 56% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 79% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 73%.
- Negative: 77% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 66% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 65%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 63% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% were unhappy with the view.
Room is all right
- Positive: 81% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 75% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 66%.
- Negative: 53% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 55% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 78% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 65% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 61%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 63% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 63% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 62% were unhappy with the view.
Regular internet service
- Positive: 78% were happy with the price.
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 74% said the beds were comfortable.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 67%.
- Neutral: 53% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 94% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 63% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 56% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 80%.
- Negative: 81% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 59%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 63% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 67% were disappointed with the minibar.
Fairly good value for money
- Positive: 78% were happy with the price.
- Neutral: Only 50% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 69%.
- Negative: 67% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 68% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 69% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 55% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 78%.
- Negative: 61% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 75% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 79% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 71% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 79% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 80% were unhappy with the view.
Regular internet service
- Positive: 75% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 67%.
- Negative: 81% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: 80% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 76% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 71%.
- Negative: 64% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 51%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 61% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 59% were unhappy with the view.
Regular internet service
- Negative: 76% said the wifi quality was bad.
Fairly good value for money
- Negative: 76% said the breakfast was too expensive.
