Ashburn Hotel Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Kensington, London, England

Lobby of the Ashburn Hotel

The Ashburn Hotel is a former townhouse, offering guests a glimpse of 19th century life in Kensington. This small boutique is simple and elegant with antique chandeliers in the lobby and cozy chairs in the drawing room. The small size and personal service gives this hotel a relaxed scene. Quaint antiques and surprise turndown treats are hotel highlights.

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The Ashburn Hotel is located down the street from Gloucester Road tube station in Kensington. This neighborhood is known for a mixed population of native English, immigrants, tourists, and more. While Gloucester Road itself doesn't have much happening, it is bordered on all sides by West London's most popular shopping and dining districts as well as London's more charming museums. The location is tucked away from the crowds, but provides easy access to London attractions.

• 8-minute walk to the Natural History Museum
• 11-minute walk to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
• 15-minute walk to the Royal Albert Hall and Science Museum
• 7-minute tube ride to Knightsbridge station and shopping district including Harrods
• 7-minute tube ride to Sloane Square station, Chelsea shopping district, and Saatchi Gallery
• 8-minute tube ride to Notting Hill Gate station and Portobello Market
• 12-minute tube ride to Westminster station including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and scenic walks along the Thames
• 14-minute tube ride to Piccadilly Circus station and the theater district
• 14-minute tube ride to Embankment station including Trafalgar Square, National Portrait Gallery, London ICA, Tate Modern, and the Southbank
• 16-minute tube ride to Covent Garden
• 17-minute tube ride to Leicester Square station and Chinatown

The King Double Room

While some rooms at the Ashburn Hotel are on the small side, all are cozy and comfortable with quaint antiques and plush reading chairs. This hotel offers great free amenities including champagne every evening, surprise turndown treats, and Wi-Fi.

• Gilchrist & Soames toiletries
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-fridges and an electric kettle for tea or coffee
• Queen Double Rooms are the most basic category and come with a shower only.
• Higher category rooms have more space and shower/bath combos.

Ashburn Hotel Bar

The Ashburn Hotel is a 19th century townhouse that has a variety of period details. Nightly cocktails are served in the drawing room amongst silver damask wallpaper, purple velvet drapery, and quaint antique furniture. Surprise turndown gifts and a glass of champagne are provided nightly.

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The Breakfast Room at the Ashburn Hotel

• Buffet breakfast, and the option to have breakfast in bed
• Room service meals available