The Doyle Collection - The Kensington, The Study

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.

About this space:

The Study is a private hire room at The Kensington on Queen's Gate in South Kensington, with boardroom seating for 20, drinks reception capacity for 24, or seated dinner for 20.

Smaller and more contemporary in character than Town House next door, The Study has recently been refurbished and pairs sophisticated décor and sleek modern furniture with the same warmth and attention to detail that runs throughout the hotel. Natural daylight, a 40sqm footprint, and flexible layout options make it a very well-suited space for smaller corporate meetings, client lunches and dinners, training sessions, and intimate private gatherings. Accessed via the Town House private entrance on Manson Place, the room feels properly private and quiet despite being right in the heart of South Kensington. It connects to Town House and can be combined with it for larger events or used as a breakout space. Full in-house catering from the kitchen team is available for all formats.

- Capacity: 20 boardroom / 24 drinks reception / 20 banquet seated
- Room size: 40sqm (9.75m x 4.1m)
- Ground floor with natural daylight
- Private entrance via Town House on Manson Place
- Recently refurbished with sleek modern furniture
- In-house catering (seasonal, locally sourced menus and wine list)
- WiFi
- Fully accessible hotel
- Can be combined with Town House for larger events
- Valet parking available on request

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