West Kensington has been described, memorably, as the "black sheep" of the Kensington family. True, it may lack the wealth, style, up-market shopping and grassy acres of Kensington, and the fabulous museums of South Kensington, but these are on the doorstep anyway. In its own right, West Ken is a down-to-earth and homely place defined by its diverse array of small shops, fun pubs and multicultural restaurants. This is a predominantly residential area, with a wide cross-section of housing that ranges from impressive Victorian mansion blocks and terraces to local authority flats and tall neo-Georgian townhouses. The big draw in West Kensington is Olympia, a world-class exhibition complex dating back to 1886. Partnered with Earls Court, Olympia stages around 170 conferences and events a year. West Kensington, which counts Mahatma Gandhi and Edward Elgar among its illustrious former residents, also invites visitors to the Leighton House Museum, the studio and home of the acclaimed Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. The area is well-served by tubes and buses. Trains to Gatwick run from Olympia, and there are easy road routes to both Heathrow and central London. West Kensington is also close to the various attractions of Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham.
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Places to Stay near West Kensington
Westfield Hotel (0.25 miles)
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This popular hotel is situated in central London, offering spacious and elegant accommodation with traditional decor.
Fully air-conditioned throughout, all guest rooms have private en suite ... More
Access Kensington Olympia (0.29 miles)
Hotel 65 (0.31 miles)
This is a friendly, clean, functional and pleasant hotel split over several buildings with a central breakfast room. Within a 5 minute radius there are many restaurants, pubs and bars, and a ... More
Golden Strand Hotel (0.31 miles)
A short walk from Kensington High Street and Hammersmith tube station, this charming hotel offers comfortable and well-appointed rooms with free wireless internet access, just outside the congestion charging zone. Each room ... More
Russell Court Hotel (0.31 miles)
Star Hotel (0.32 miles)
The Star Hotel is a comfortable, convenient, clean and affordable bed and breakfast in West London, situated 15 minutes away from the centre of London and easily accessible from Heathrow Airport. ... More
The Hand and Flower (0.33 miles)
The Hand and Flower in Hammersmith is a large Victorian pub that has recently been refurbished to gracefully combine a contemporary style with the traditional features you would expect from a pub that is over ... More
Holland Inn Hotel (0.33 miles)
The Holland Inn Hotel is a beautiful 2 star hotel in London, situated close to the Earls Court & Olympia Exhibition Centres. This fully refurbished hotel offers all the facilities ... More
Acropolis Hotel (0.33 miles)
Acropolis Hotel, London, offers 13 guestrooms located on three floors, all of which include televisions, complimentary wireless Internet access, telephones, refrigerators (on request), and showers. The Hotel offers a complimentary ... More
Royal Guest House (0.34 miles)
In the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the Royal Guest House offers good-value accommodation in a convenient location with good access to all that the capital has to offer. Situated along ... More
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