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 | Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum: Priceline again, this time in Kensington
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This was my fourth time using Priceline in London, this time I bid for Kensington/Earl's Court and got the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum for $70 per night + taxes, a block from the Gloucester tube station which is very convenient from Heathrow on the Piccadilly line, no transfers(40 minutes), and is also a District and Circle line stop.
For the price I was satisfied with the hotel but it didn't measure up to other Priceline hotels we've stayed at in the 4* category.
It's a big tour group hotel and also seemed to be popular with airline personnel.
There is another Holiday Inn on Cromwell Road, the Forum is a very tall dark building, the other is a shorter light building. I'm sure they get each other's guests all the time.
Room-pretty good size room even by US standards, reasonably comfortable double bed with a down comforter, clothes presser, mini bar, hair dryer, TV (not a good selection of stations) and AC.
Bathroom-shower had plenty of hot water, toiletries included soap and shampoo, good sized towels and two things that Americans seem to get hung up-washclothes and a sink with hot and cold water from the same faucet.
Check in staff wasn't as professional as other hotels in this star level and even made reference to the fact that we were Priceline customers and not guaranteed a good room. At first we were put in a twin room but they did offer to relocate us the next day. Good thing as there was a loud noise coming from the pipes in the room all night long.
This hotel claims to be the tallest in London, from our 11th floor room we could see over to the Earl's Court Exhibition center, on the other side you probably had views of Kensington Palace. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: 1 block from the Gloucester tube station, turn right out of the station and then right again (Courtland St.) and walk 1 block, entrance is on the back of the building, not on Cromwell Road
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| Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum: A Fine All-Around Choice
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 by scaevolatn
I chose this hotel upon the recommendation of a previous guest, and was not disappointed. I booked the room online through Holiday Inn's website, encountered a surprisingly brief check-in, and proceded to a non-smoking 25th-floor room with a spectacular view of South Kensington, Knightsbridge, St. James and beyond.
The bed was very comfortable. The air conditioning worked well, when I needed it. The bathroom included a great tub that Americans don't often get to experience, and a scale on which you either needed to know stones or kilos. The desk included a North American-style electrical outlet, so I didn't need to bring my converter after all.
Room service was prompt and fine, though of course not the best value for money. The bar in the lobby was convenient for a morning coffee. The maid service was impeccable.
The hotel charges for local calls from your room, so even if you've bought a phone card for long distance calls, don't make those calls from your room.
The hotel is just a couple of minutes walk from the Gloucester Road Underground station, which is served by the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. Adjacent to the station is the Gloucester Arcade, which contains a great grocery selection at Waitrose, a Boots pharmacy, a coffee bar and several restaurants. For those not wanting to rush into London culture, there's even a Starbucks across the street from the station, as there is across the street from most things in London nowadays.
I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
This hotel is advertised as the tallest in the UK, and its views are unrivaled. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Leaving the Gloucester Road Tube station, bear left and follow the sidewalk for 1 block, along Cromwell Road, to Ashburn Place, which borders the hotel. Cross the street, turn left and walk 1 block along Ashburn Place to the hotel entrance.Website: http://london-kensingtonforum.holiday-inn.com/
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| Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum: Good location
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This hotel was booked for us by our tour company. The room was on the small side (as are most london guest rooms) but efficient, clean and comfortable. Rooms come with hairdryers, phone, TV, A/C. electric kettle, and good bathrooms. Comfortable bed. I would say that the room would be very cramped with more than 2 persons in it - adding a rollaway would take up all remaining floor space!
They didn't have safe deposit boxes in the rooms but have a bank of them behind the main desk. Just ask and they'll sign you up - it's free. You will have to check in with them each time you want to access your box. This was nice for keeping our return plane tickets, extra cash and passports secured.
Cold breakfast was included in our package but if it hadn't have been we likely would have eaten takeaway from a grocery or cafe. There were small cafes near the Tube offering hot breakfast for quite a lot less than what the hotel asks for their cold buffet. Still, we're not big eaters so toast, yogurt, cereal and tea were plenty to keep us going until dinner.
A restaurant off the lobby offers simple lunches and dinners. Snacks and takeaway items are also available at the counter. We didn't eat here so can't comment.
The location is excellent - very close to the Gloucester Road tube, Hyde Park, pubs, museums and restaurants. Pleasant neighborhood. I understand South Ken is very popular with tourists for this reason.
I'd recommend this hotel unless you are needing plush and roomy accomodations.
Terrific location.
Area was attractive, active and felt very safe as much of it is residential. Tube station just a short walk from the hotel. Theme: HotelComparison: about average
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