About this property

The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Free WiFi is available. The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception. The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.6 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was superb, the hotel immaculate and the staff were great!
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Recently refurbished to high standard for the price and very clean. TV that worked and decent tea/coffee/biscuits offer. Good linens, towels and refillable handwash etc. Not a huge room but plenty big enough for single occupation. Excellent...
Sonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Returning visitors, great location, just a walk away from the Royal Albert Hall, the Exhibition Hotel just across the road (their sister Hotel) has a great bar serving drinks/cocktail & delicious food, we had Pizza & breakfast.
Gali
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, clean and spacious rooms very comfortable
Georgie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to the tube and our event at Natural History Museum
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All good except duvet on my single bed - it was not large enough or thick enough (needed to be more togs). I was constantly having to rearrange it to keep myself covered and was not warn enough anyway.
Lyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bed was comfortable, room clean and tidy and breakfast fine (albeit in another building across the road).
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location for visiting the museums and the Albert hall was excellent everything was a short walk We even walked the 2 and a bit miles horse guards to watch the Remembrance Day parade as Sunday was a beautiful morning The room was spacious and...
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This was our second stay at the Gainsborough Hotel and we love the location and the friendly staff at the hotel.
Barbara
Ireland Ireland
Great location. Very spacious room. Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Gainsborough Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Gainsborough Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies will apply.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

All the Budget Rooms are located in the basement, and some do not have a window.

An authorisation of £100 will be taken on check in to guarantee for any incidentals.

The property may pre-authorize your credit card for the cost of the first night to guarantee your booking. At check-in, the same credit card used for the booking must be presented. If this card is not available, an alternative credit card in the booker's name will be accepted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.