About us
Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street part of the IHG Hotel Group and one of the largest in Europe is an elegant property situated in one of the most sought-after areas in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. In a Fantastic location in the heart of Kensington, the hotel is just a 2 min walk from High Street Kensington tube station. Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street- featuring 706 bedrooms and 13 versatile and stylish function rooms, including three executive boardrooms to choose from, offering you the ideal venue for your conference or event in Kensington. Easy access to central London and London Heathrow Airport. Outside the London congestion zone. Access to A4/M4/M25 With conference and event spaces to accommodate up to 450 people, the latest in audio visual equipment, lighting, and a dedicated and experienced events team to handle your event, whatever you are planning, the Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street is the place to meet. • Dedicated conference host • Welcome foyer • Natural Daylight • Events for up to 450 delegates • Exhibition space for up to 32 stands • Built in AV equipment, including 5 relay screens, PA system, surround sound, Disco lights, LCD projector, microphone, front and back projection screen, fully Air- conditioned, adjustable heating & lighting • Kensington Court Garden which is Private Garden within the hotel accommodating up to 120 guests for drinks receptions or networking events Whether you are planning a gala dinner, product launch or just a small meeting, whatever your event, this hotel has the facilities to make it a success.
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandHoliday Inn
Built1960
Renovated2018
Total meeting space7,707 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms706
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AA Hotel Services
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (1000 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
7,707.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,961.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,707.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
1,829.9 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,829.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
7,707.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,961.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,707.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
1,829.9 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,829.9 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square | Perimeter seating | Royal conference | Talk show | T-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,184.0 sq. ft. - | - | 120 | - | 80 | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
3,961.1 sq. ft. 30.5 x 106.0 sq. ft. | 10.2 ft. | 450 | 110 | 228 | 450 | 300 | 130 | 100 | 180 | 120 | 180 | 100 | 300 | 110 | |
861.1 sq. ft. 30.5 x 28.1 sq. ft. | 10.2 ft. | 100 | 30 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 36 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,227.1 sq. ft. 30.5 x 40.2 sq. ft. | 10.2 ft. | 150 | 36 | 90 | 150 | 110 | 54 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,829.9 sq. ft. 36.1 x 52.5 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 200 | 34 | 96 | 200 | 100 | 60 | 40 | 60 | 40 | - | - | - | - | |
925.7 sq. ft. 25.6 x 36.1 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 90 | 44 | 80 | 100 | 80 | 50 | 38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
495.1 sq. ft. 25.6 x 19.2 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 40 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 18 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | |
430.6 sq. ft. 25.6 x 16.7 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 30 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,022.6 sq. ft. 24.0 x 42.5 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 100 | 32 | 60 | 110 | 100 | 50 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
706
Single (1 bed)
73
Double (2 beds)
631
Suites
2
Tax rate
20%
Total guest rooms
706
Single (1 bed)
73
Double (2 beds)
631
Suites
2
Tax rate
20%
Location
Getting Here
Quick Travel links:
2 minutes walk from High Street Kensington Station (Circle/ District line) or 10mins walk to Earls Court (District/Piccadilly line)
4 miles from the M4 and 15 miles from the M25
20 minutes by car from Green Park and Buckingham Palace
13.5 miles from London Heathrow Airport and 53 miles from London Gatwick Airport
Less than 15 minutes by Tube from Waterloo, Victoria and Paddington Railway Stations
Distance from airport
12 mi
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £45.00/day )
Street parking
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There are three food outlets in the venue and guided tours are available.
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One of the largest parks in London, Hyde Park, has a history intertwined with Henry VIII, Queen Caroline, the Suffragettes and other inspirational figures. However, the park itself, beautiful at any time of the year, is impressive enough, from its triple-arched entrance onwards.
Visitors enjoy discovering the Serpentine, the lake that forms the border between Hyde Park and neighboring Kensington Gardens (home of the famous statue of Peter Pan), and exploring Rotten Row, the four mile long path favored by joggers, cyclists and horse riders.
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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/about/green-engage
Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
All where possible is recycled, reducing our land fill footprint, monitored on a monthly basis, reported through IHG Green Engage
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, IHG Way of Clean, UK GOV, Clifton Diligence 3rd party
Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, increased cleaning routine, handles buttons hot spots every hour
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
simon.mclaughlin@hilondonkensington.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
All single use plastic have been removed, with plastic bottled water, replaced with bulk glass bottled water. All of our rooms have now bulk amenities, such as shampoo etc.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, washed above 60
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Simon.mclaughlin@hilondonkensington.com
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