The Doyle Collection - The Kensington

About Venue

The Kensington is a 5-star luxury hotel on Queen's Gate in South Kensington, owned and managed by The Doyle Collection, and one of the most elegantly appointed private hire and events venues in West London.

The hotel sits in one of London's most prestigious and culturally rich neighbourhoods, moments from the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, Kensington Gardens, and Harrods. Its Georgian townhouse architecture, high ceilings, open fires, and heritage décor create an atmosphere that feels like a beautifully maintained private home rather than a conventional hotel. Guests and visitors arrive to that immediately, whether they are coming for afternoon tea in the Drawing Room, cocktails in the K Bar, or a private event in Town House.

For private events, The Kensington offers two distinct spaces within the Town House, accessed via a private entrance on Manson Place. Town House combines the relaxed atmosphere of an exclusive members club with five-star service, and the two interconnecting drawing rooms can be hired individually or together to accommodate a range of formats from intimate boardroom meetings to private dining, cocktail receptions, and buffet events. In-house menus draw on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce paired with a carefully selected wine list, and the dedicated events team are on hand throughout to ensure every detail is taken care of.

South Kensington underground station is around a three-minute walk and Gloucester Road is close by, making the hotel very accessible from central London. The hotel is fully accessible. Valet parking is available on request.

Current Offers

Q1 2027 Group Rate Offer (1st January – 31st March 2027)
The Kensington is offering a delegate day rate (DDR) from £89, and group accommodation rates from £275 per room per night including breakfast. Groups booking a minimum of 10 rooms per night by 28th February 2027, for stays between 1st January and 31st March 2027, receive:

One complimentary room for 1 night, per 40 room nights booked
Five complimentary room upgrades to the next category, per 40 rooms booked
Five complimentary VIP welcome amenities, per 40 rooms booked
Complimentary breakfast included in accommodation rates
In-room amenities including bottled water

Terms apply: new enquiries only, master-billed rooms only, booking confirmed by contract before 28th February 2027, subject to availability, blackout dates may apply, discounts cannot be combined.

Festive Dining 2026
The Kensington is taking bookings for the festive season, with private dinners available in The Study and intimate drinks receptions in the cosy K Bar, alongside the festivities on the doorstep, from Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland to carol concerts and events at the Royal Albert Hall. Festive menus, canapés, bowl food, stations, and set packages (Classic Celebration £165pp, Signature Celebration £205pp, Festive Lunch £135pp) are available — full details on request.