Hotels near Kensington Palace London

Kensington Palace, built in the days when Kensington was just a village, is still home to the Royal Family today.
Kensington Palace stands at the western end of Kensington Gardens and is perhaps the finest building in the Borough. Originally called Nottingham House, it passed into royal ownership in 1689 when it was acquired by William and Mary.
Queen Victoria spent her childhood at Kensington Palace and it was here in June 1837, that she learned of her accession to the throne.
The palace was the London home of Diana, Princess of Wales and is still home to several other members of the Royal Family.
The State Apartments and the Court Dress Collection are open to the public and highlights of a visit include the recently restored Kings Apartments and a magnificent collection of paintings. The Court Dress Collection includes a fabulous and very rare court mantua made sometime between 1750-53 and the 'exploded' gentleman's outfit - everything from underclothes to fine lace cuffs and all part of the elaborate costume worn to Court by an 18th century gentleman.
The Orangery Cafe adjacent to the Palace serves light lunches and snacks throughout the year.
Visitors collect an audio soundguide on entry and proceed round the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. The soundguide then takes them upstairs to see the State Apartments. Soundguides are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
The ground floor is given over to the dazzling Court Dress collection, an array of sumptuous dresses and gowns, spanning the reign of twelve monarchs, including dresses designed for Diana, Princess of Wales. Outside the Sunken Gardens and Orangery Gardens, complete with Queen Anne's "Summer Supper House", The Orangery.

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HOTELS NEAR TO KENSINGTON PALACE

Baglioni Hotel London

Baglioni Hotel London | The Baglioni hotel opened in 2004. Situated at the heart of Kensington the hotel overlooks Kensington Gardens and boasts one of the smartest addresses in the Capital. Walking distance to Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. The Hotel has been beautifully restored in an elegant, luxurious and yet contemporary environment
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Milestone Hotel London

Milestone Hotel London | Wonderfully located overlooking Kensington Palace, minutes from The Royal Albert Hall, Knightsbridge shopping and easy access to the West End, simply ask the concierge if in any doubt about where to go or how to get there. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through glorious Kensington Park and Gardens and Hyde Park at your leisure.
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Royal Garden Hotel London

Royal Garden Hotel | With breathtaking views of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, The Royal Garden Hotel, located next to Kensington Palace. Guests can find themselves amidst the fashionable boutiques and world renowned attractions that London has to offer. An amazing hotel offering panoramic views over London.
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Queensgate Hotel London

The Queensgate Hotel | A luxury London hotel in South Kensington, Thequeensgate hotel presents an inspirational urban city centre sanctuary to guests who desire the essential quality, style and comfort of intimate boutique accommodation. With 26 bedrooms, thequeensgate is not only spacious and stylish but also affording views over the Natural History Museum.
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