Close to Natural History Museum and Hyde Park, Sonder Kensington Gardens offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and amenities like free WiFi in public areas, an elevator for easy access to all floors, express check-out for a quick departure. Designer toiletries in bathrooms add an extra touch of comfort.
15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ
What's nearby
Kensington High Street - 1 min walk
Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk
Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk
Hyde Park - 11 min walk
Natural History Museum - 15 min walk
Getting around
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 48 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
London Paddington Station - 24 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 25 min walk
London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 26 min walk
High Street Kensington Station - 7 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 10 min walk
Queensway Underground Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Bertie's Bar - 3 min walk
Flat Iron - 5 min walk
Zaika - 2 min walk
Min Jiang - 3 min walk
Wagamama High Street Kensington - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sonder Kensington Gardens
When you stay at Sonder Kensington Gardens, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 7 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
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 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Fees & policies
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Sonder | Kensington Gardens
Sonder at Kensington Gardens
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel
Sonder Kensington Gardens London
Sonder at Kensington Prince of Wales
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonder Kensington Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder Kensington Gardens 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 Sonder Kensington Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder Kensington Gardens?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sonder Kensington Gardens.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder Kensington Gardens?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Sonder Kensington Gardens like?
Sonder Kensington Gardens is a short 7-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 10 minutes' walk from Royal Albert Hall. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Sonder Kensington Gardens Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Would stay again
Very pleasant stay, a great location, handy for tube stations and many great places to eat and drink.
Walkable if you enjoy romping about London! Right on the door step and the park which is also pretty!
Rom had adequate space and facilities for a short stay,
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
It was amazing staying at Sonder. The room was very clean. Even though my room was on the basement level, it was surprisingly well-ventilated and felt quite comfortable. The location was perfect—being close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park made morning walks delightful. The breakfast was excellent, and I also loved how convenient it was to have a bustling area nearby. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit to London!
Verified traveler
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Great location
Gustavo
Gustavo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Kensington comfort
unable to check in via the app. Received instant reply to email from customer services. Was able to checkin on site easily. Large lockers are available so bags can be dropped before checkin.
The room was warm, cosy and plenty of room (we were in a basement with good natural light).most of all we felt safe. Good choice of bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. Perfect location for Albert hall and Kensington gardens. Tucked away off the main road in a desirable residential area.
Fay
Fay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Great place to stay right in London. We had so much to do in walking distance and public transportation is all with in minutes of a quick walk. We loved how quiet the room was and how nice and clean it was. We would stay here again!
Tamara
Tamara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2024
Stayed here for 4 nights. Quiet & safe hotel. Close to Kensington gardens. Close to bus stops. Breakfast is good, has nespresso machine which I love, also has one in the room. The only thing is the bathroom fan does not work. Otherwise, we had a great stay.
MARIA CARMEN MARICAR
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
The location is amazing, an easy walk to so many iconic London sites. The hands off approach, with service available as needed, really works well for me. And the complimentary continental breakfast and all day pastries and premium coffee was a real treat.
The rooms are not large, but they’re comfortable and have everything you need.
And did I mention location?
Anne
Anne, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
Great location
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
The hotel in a great location very clean and the staff pleasant helpful. Good breakfast. However the booked room turned out to be very different from the website presentation. Ending up with a blanked out window next to a commercial bin store.
Being on a tight schedule on arrival giving no time to seek a change of room.
helpful .
Paul E
Paul E, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2024
The building is beautiful, we had a good time there. Rooms were very clean. The breakfast is missing some variety, for me, there were too many sweets. But over all I can recommend staying there, it is very close to Kensington Gardens and has many options for public transport nearby.
Anna
Anna, 14-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
The rooms and bathrooms were a bit dated and musty. The shower was so small that it was a challenge to shower without getting water everywhere. Everything else was great.
Riddheka
Riddheka, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
very easy to check in and check out!
Yelena
Yelena, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
Breakfast is nice, but I would suggest more protein in the breakfast
HELENA
HELENA, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2023
Clean comfortable well equipped room helpful staff
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2023
Good hotel.
Convenient location, room basic but clean. Good continental breakfast.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Great stay
I was very pleasantly surprised about the atmosphere of the Sonder. Great location. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast.
matthew
matthew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Excellent location, very close to Kensington High Street. Spacious room, very comfortable. Good breakfast, and surprisingly quiet given how close to Kensington it is.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2023
An enjoyable stay. The reception staff were really helpful and rooms had everything we needed. Nice area, with Kensington park on your doorstep. We would certainly look to stay here again. Great value for money in London.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2023
A Great Base in London
Perfect location near Hyde Park. The staff and breakfast each morning were wonderful! The room was clean and comfortable.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2023
Sonder is a beautiful place to stay. The staff is so pleasant and helpful. In particular Roger was wonderful to talk with about places to visit while in town. Breakfast was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Jarod
Jarod, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Great location, beautiful hotel and great staffs. I will the hotel is air conditioning equipped!
Christine
Christine, 8-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2024
Very small room, which wasn't that clean (eg someones used towel had been left in our bathroom). Good location and okay breakfast. Poor value for the money we paid.
Penelope
Penelope, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
Excellent location. Really clean, modern, light filled and airy room. Friendly and helpful staff.
T W
T W, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2024
Comfy and cozy
While the room was bijou, it was comfortable. The breakfast spread was ample and delicious. The only drawback was the lack of adequate lighting. ‘Quiet hours’ from 10 pm to 8 am are conducive to relaxing in peace.
Catherine
Catherine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Great experience at this hotel! Rooms are clean, staff is very helpful, and it’s located in a great area of London. Rooms are small, but that was perfectly fine since I didn’t spend a lot of time in the room.