15 Minute City

Royal Albert Hall in London

An Insider’s Guide to London

We’ve created an insider’s slice of the city with our specially curated selection of cultural gems to steer you off the beaten track… all within a 15-minute radius of the hotel.

With The Kensington as your base, why not explore our fair city with the 15 Minute London Guide? 

Afternoon tea served in the Kensington

In just 1 minute walking… savour a delicious Afternoon Tea at Town House or sit back and watch your cocktail being expertly crafted by a member of our team at The K Bar.

The Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP

+44 20 7589 6300

Afternoon tea served in the Kensington

The exterior of Harrods department store in London

The exterior of Harrods department store in London

In just 7 minutes driving… you could be enjoying a day of retail therapy in the heart of Chelsea at the Duke of York Square or Harrods in nearby Knightsbridge.

Duke of York Square, 80 King’s Road, London SW3 4LY

+44 20 7823 5577

Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL

+44 20 7730 1234 

The interior of the natural history museum in London

In just 8 minutes walking… spend a day soaking up culture at the V&A Museum or travelling through 4.6 billion years of our planet’s history at the Natural History Museum.

V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

+44 20 7942 2000

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

+44 20 7942 5000

The interior of the natural history museum in London

Battersea in London

Battersea in London

In just 12 minutes driving… discover one of London’s newest and most exciting destinations at Battersea Power Station - a vibrant hub of shopping, eating, drinking and playing.

Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AL

+44 20 8176 6500

Exterior of the Royal Albert Hall in London

In just 14 minutes walking… take in a breath-taking show at the famous Royal Albert Hall - Queen Victoria’s tribute to her late husband, Prince Albert, and one of London’s most treasured venues.

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

+44 20 7589 8212 

Exterior of the Royal Albert Hall in London

The exterior of Buckingham Palace in London

The exterior of Buckingham Palace in London

In just 15 minutes driving… venture a little outside our Royal borough to the King’s iconic London residence, Buckingham Palace and catch the age-old tradition of ‘The Changing of the Guard’.

Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA

+44 303 123 7300 


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