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Park International Hotel - South Kensington

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Guest rating 7.0
LONDON , GB
117-125 Cromwell Road Kensin

LONDON GB SW7 4DS
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Guest Ratings 7.0

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Location. The Park International Hotel is located in South Kensington in London, England. The shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street are positioned three blocks from the hotel, and the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums stand less than six blocks away.
Hotel Features. The hotel consists of a group of interlinked, Georgian-style buildings. The hotel's guest lounge includes a range of ameniteis such as a high-speed Internet point. Meanwhile, the hotel's breakfast room hosts continental buffet-style breakfasts for a fee. The bar is open from late afternoon until late evening and serves drinks and pub snacks. Two computer stations are equipped with high-speed Internet access. Function rooms accommodate up to 35 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee. Business amenities include fax and photocopy services.

Guestrooms. Due to its historic past as private residences, this five-story hotel offers 117 air-conditioned guestrooms which all feature laptop-compatible in-room safes, cable television and wireless Internet access. Private bathrooms feature either showers or shower/tub combinations. All guestrooms positioned along Cromwell Road feature triple-glazed, soundproofed windows.


Facilities

  • Meeting Facilities
  • Internet Access

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Activities & Points of interest

Kensington High Street: 3 blocks
Natural History Museum: 5 blocks
Victoria and Albert Museum: 6 blocks
Holland Park: 7 blocks
Kensington Gardens: 7 blocks
Knightsbridge: 1.5 km (1.0 mile)
Buckingham Palace: 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
West End Theatres: 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
The London Eye: 3.0 km (2.0 miles)
St. Paul's Cathedral: 5.0 km (3.0 miles)
Tower Bridge: 6.5 km (4.0 miles)

Directions

From London Heathrow Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 37 km (23 miles).

From London Gatwick Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 79 km (49 miles).



Getting there. Express trains serve both airports into the center of London, for transfers to taxis or the Underground. The closest Underground station is Gloucester Road, located two blocks from the hotel. Taxis are best hailed from Cromwell Road, just outside the hotel.


Getting around. Although the hotel lies outside the zone where tolls apply for driving into central London, and there are parking facilities nearby, traffic is difficult even for the seasoned driver. The Underground and bus services are recommended.

London charges congestion zone fees within clearly designated areas of the city. Those who operate vehicles within these zones are assessed daily fees that apply Mondays through Fridays.

The money-saving Oyster Card is a smartcard that stores up to 90 pounds of pay-as-you-go credit. It can be used on the Tubes, buses, DLR, trams and select national rail services throughout London. Oyster Cards are less expensive than single fares, and daily price capping automatically calculates the least expensive fare for single-day journeys. Oyster Cards can be purchased at the Oyster website, most Tube station ticket offices, at Oyster Ticket Stops, at select National Rail ticket offices, at select London Travel Information Centres, and by telephone at 0845 330 9876.
7.0 out of 10
Based on 35 rating
This hotel is recommended by 26 travellers
6.4 Hotel Service
7.2 Hotel Condition
7.6 Room Cleanliness
7.2 Room Comfort
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Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 03/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Well situated, polite service.

Staff responded to requests quickly and effectively. General appearance and cleanliness of hotel very good. Proximity to Tube station with links on district and picadily lines made it easy to transfer from LC airport and to visit the west end.

Recommended by David from Edinburgh

Guest rating 4.0
Posted on 02/07/2008
Hotel Service
2.0
Hotel Condition
4.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
4.0

I would never recommend this hotel to anybody!

We were very disappointed in this hotel... We had a twin room the first 5 nights, then a triple room for 2 more nights. We had to change rooms for the twin because our AC did not work and they acted very surprised at the desk that we thought that we needed AC. We were on the second floor, it was very stuffy and the window only opened a few inches. We tried opening the window for ventilation the first 2 nights, but there was so much street noise we couldn't sleep. I explained to them that I paid for a room with AC and I wanted what I paid for. Then when we switched rooms the alarm clock and hair dryer didn't work and they said they didn't have replacements for either. Of course, I didn't pack my own hair dryer because it was stated that they had them. The double bed in the triple room was the WORST bed I have ever slept on in my life! It dipped down a good 4 inches right at hip level and we tossed and turned all night. Some of the people at the desk were incredibly non-caring, others were apologetic and helpful. The location was great, but I sure wish I would have booked across the street at the Holiday Inn or Best Western ~ instead of going with the "London experience" hotel.

Not recommended by Tammy from Atlanta, GA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 27/06/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Well located, good clean hotel

Good hotel for the price, well positioned for easy access to most of city as close to tube station. The rooms were clean and tidy and room size was far bigger than many I have stayed in in London. Breakfast was the only disapointment, being not very well stocked and not much choice - hot or cold, for the price. Also the ridiculous system of having to buy a voucher for breakfast in the morning when no one bothers to check seems a bit pointless!

Recommended by Sara from Midlands, UK

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 14/06/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
4.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Won't be back there again

We found the hotel to be clean and comfortable, but the staff were very indifferent to our request for assistance in making international calls, and bordered on being rude.

Not recommended by D from Cambridgeshire

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 11/06/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Good value

Nice

Recommended by Darrick

Guest rating 4.0
Posted on 09/06/2008
Hotel Service
6.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
4.0

Ok hotel for London

Good location for the museums, and decent enough. The TV didn't work and they didn't replace a missing light bulb when asked. The bathroom had a slight moldy smell. All this is perhaps normal for London, though.

Not recommended by Bittman

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 02/06/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Well-Priced London Hotel which Meets American Standards.

This hotel was accurately reviewed by previous travllers. I have no doubt that other American tourists will enjoy their experience here.

Recommended by Peter from San Diego, CA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 29/05/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Cozy little room!

We really liked this cute little room - not a lot of space, but more space than some rooms I have seen in London! TV reception was not the greatest, but as we basically only slept there, it did not matter. Location is fantastic - about a block from the Tube and price was very reasonable. This will be the first place I look when I return to London.

Recommended by E from Boston, MA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 24/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Exceeded Expectations

After reading the reviews about the Park International I was a bit worried about what our stay would be like. I was very PLEASANTLY surprised to find out that the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were very clean and comfortable and there was more than enough space. We stayed in a room with 2 twin beds, it had all other ammenities (tv, bathroom, toiletries, etc). In addition, despite the reviews, the hotel staff was lovely and very helpful. I will definitely look it up again! Even better the hotel was within walking distance of a lot of great sights (e.g., Hyde Park) and a short Tube stop away from anywhere in central London that you wanted to be.

Recommended by Kristin from Canada

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 23/05/2008
Hotel Service
6.0
Hotel Condition
4.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
6.0

Hotel needs some improvements in customer care

If you have time and stay at this hotel, check out The Victoria and Albert Museum (not crowded)or the Natural History Museum, if you are with kids. London has so many free attractions. We really enjoyed a free concert at St. Martin-in-the Fields and any regular neighborhood, not catering to tourists. The pace is much more relaxed and more interesting.

Recommended by Richard from Knoxville, TN

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