Experience the perfect blend of culture and comfort at Gem Strathmore Hotel, nestled near Kensington Palace. Savor a continental breakfast or unwind with a book from the library. Guests praise the helpful staff who ensure your stay is nothing short of exceptional.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 29 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 3 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 9 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Burger King - 4 min walk
The Stanhope Arms - 4 min walk
PizzaExpress - 2 min walk
Nando's - 6 min walk
About this property
Gem Strathmore Hotel
Gem Strathmore Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Imperial College London and Kensington High Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are within just a 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gloucester Road Underground Station is 3 minutes and South Kensington Underground Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
77 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 to 24.50 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 24 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Grange Strathmore
Grange Strathmore Hotel
Grange Strathmore Hotel London
Grange Strathmore London
Strathmore Grange
Grange Strathmore Hotel London, England
Hotel Grange Strathmore
Strathmore Hotel
Grange Strathmore
Gem Strathmore Hotel Hotel
Gem Strathmore Hotel London
Gem Strathmore Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Gem Strathmore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gem Strathmore Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gem Strathmore Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gem Strathmore Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gem Strathmore Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gem Strathmore Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 24 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Gem Strathmore Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Victoria and Albert Museum (9-min walk) and Science Museum (9-min walk), along with Hyde Park (14-min walk) and Kensington Palace (0.9 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Gem Strathmore Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Gem Strathmore Hotel like?
Gem Strathmore Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Gem Strathmore Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hot, and plentiful with a good variety of options. (15 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great location, friendly staff!
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Lovely hotel
Really nice hotel great location
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Great location. Very easy walk to Gloucester road tube station, near natural history museum and V&A and you can walk to Hyde Park in less than 20 minutes.
Lovely breakfast
Rachael
Rachael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Great location
Nice pleasant stay for 2 nights. Great location to Tube 4 min walk away, bars, restaurants etc. free on street parking from Saturday 1.30 to Monday 8am.
Jacqui
Jacqui, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Top choice
I stay here when I travel to London for work. It's much better than the other chains. It's full of character and tends to be quieter. Staff are friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable, if a little on the small side. It's my go-to hotel and I've not been let down yet.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Great value and location
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Friendly staff
Friendly and service minded staff.
Good breakfast.
Lars Frank
Lars Frank, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Fine for the price
Great location for SW london. Staff quick and helpful at check in. Didn’t bother with breakfast £19.50 too much for a cold buffet! Bed was comfortable, shower good but overall dated, shabby and could have done with a make over
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Comfortable stay
The hotel is in a great location and provided a comfortable base for exploring London.
Alastair
Alastair, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
All you could need for a London stay
Good location, everything needed. Good attentive service
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Gem Strathmore. The location is perfect. A short walk to dining options, the Gloucester Tube station and museums.
The staff was very pleasant and the facilities were clean.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
The staff were stellar. I rate this place as top notch for me.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Very friendly staff. Clean room.
SUDIPRO
SUDIPRO, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Nice night
Great location,nice staff。
PEIYUN
PEIYUN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Very pleasant helpful staff. Rooms clean and nice toiletries.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Beautiful hotel, nicely located and pleasant staff. The beds not comfortable, and we stayed during a warm evening so needed to have windows open and a fan on as no air con. So much noise outside till past 3am from maybe emptying of bins or other maintenance work meant I slept very little so not a comfortable experience.
Alun
Alun, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2025
Supi room was
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2025
An okay stay but nothing to set it apart
The Gem Strathmore is constrained by the nature of the building but some better attention to detail could elevate the experience. For example, the picture in our room had slipped out of its surround (and clearly not recently), the cleaner put the contents of the bathroom bin down the toilet (plastic contact lens cases), and wardrobe doors couldn’t open because of the bed. The staff were very pleasant and efficient and the location was excellent.
Linda
Linda, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
Staff happy to help and accommodate.
Rhian
Rhian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
We enjoyed it so much for the location to restaurants and the college we are booking back in for next weeks stay
Steve
Steve, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Great hotel
Stayed for one night.
Excellent location for our night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Hotel was very clean and well presented.
Staff were very attentive and we were well looked after.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Absolutely fantastic stay. The staff could not do enough for us. After I mentioned it was the end of his SATS week, they upgraded us and made his and my entire year. They were kind and thoughtful and so friendly. Best hotel I’ve stayed in in London!
Room was lovely and bed comfy. Decor lovely too.
Amy
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Excellent location, quiet.
Lovely relaxing lounge.
Staff were polite.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Pleasant overnight stay
Friendly courteous staff. Twin room small but fine for one night stay. Luggage storage facilities excellent. Position excellent for south ken and museums. Gloucester rd tube short 5-10 mins wslk