The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in London offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and a elevator for easy access. The hotel provides a coffee machine, bath or shower, and a work desk, catering to all needs. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the hotel is less than 0.6 mi from South Kensington Underground Station and an 11-minute walk to the Natural History Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 12 mi away. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers water sports and boating, providing ample opportunities for leisure activities.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Audrey
United States“Location and room was comfortable. And a nice breakfast.” - Camille
Canada“We stayed for 4 nights, went to Brighton and then stayed another 2 nights there and it was the perfect hotel. Our room on B floor was perfect, we had a dedicated space for the living room, separate from the bedroom. It was very clean, the staff is...” - Maria
Mexico“The room was a nice size, the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was a nice surprise.” - Karen
Mexico“The hotel is in Kensington, so that's probably the biggest selling point for me, it is really goos value for money and it is within walking distance of several tube lines. Staff was friendly and it was really clean. The bed was really comfortable....”
Margaret
Canada“The location was great, 3 tube lines at the station. The rooms were nicely done even if they were small. Breakfast was good and the staff were lovely.”- Lesley
Canada“The breakfast was predictable and very adequate. Good selection of items for a continental breakfast. I like the easy checkin and checkout. The rooms are comfortable and clean (except for lack of AC as noted below). I like that I can....” - Didem
Turkey“Everything was good about this place. Beautiful location as well” - Tais
Brazil“Excellent location, the neighborhood is calm and beautiful. The room was very clean and the lighting was amazing; with a big window. The size and distribution of the spaces was very good, considering the small size.” - Maria
Venezuela“Location was wonderful and they provided a small complimentary breakfast that was amazing” - Marko
Serbia“The hotel is in an excellent location, clean, well-maintained, and well-connected to all parts of the city.”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government-issued photo ID. Guests will receive check-in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There's no air conditioning. Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.
The Small Double Room is located on a lower level and does not have natural light.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.