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
Fait Maison - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Fait Maison - 4 min walk
Paul - Gloucester - 3 min walk
Burger King - 4 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.
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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
More
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
Room
Service staff
Location
Bed
Breakfast
Bathroom
Bar
Air conditioning
Museums
Lobby
What guests liked
The property's dining area was lovely and there were plenty of great local restaurants and eateries nearby. (8 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and with a good variety of options. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
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
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 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
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2025
Supi room was
Martin
Martin, 1-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
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
Alison
Alison, 1-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
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Excellent location, quiet.
Lovely relaxing lounge.
Staff were polite.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Staff were excellent
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Clean room and attentive staff
A good, clean room - not a bad price for London and a twin room. Unfortunately we were on the top (5th) floor on a very hot day/night, and the property being old doesn’t have air conditioning. However, the staff had already opened the windows and drawn the blinds and put a fan (on) in the room. They also brought up cool water and glasses for the room shortly after we went up.
The staff were attentive and always happy to help where they could and the rooms were clean and had plenty of sockets. The bathroom was tiny but they still managed to get a decent shower in there.
The hotel is a gorgeous period building and a lot of the original features remain including stained glass windows in the bar. I would definitely stay here again.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Beautiful Hotel well situated in London. Walking distance to underground station, tons of restaurants and cafes near by. Room was big and comfy with a nice view. Nice lobby where you can have some tea or drinks. Will def stay again next time.
adriana
adriana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing location and friendly experience.
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Great hotel for overnight stay whilst going to the Royal Albert Hall, very convenient.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
Clean, safe, good location and value for money
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
It was a lovely hotel to stay in will definetly be booking again clean friendly good food excelent
julie
julie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Good Hotel. Bad room.
Maurizio
Maurizio, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 20, 2025
I don't know where to start.
On check-in, our room was described as luxury - 30 years ago this may have been true.
Holes in the carpet, tatty, old furniture, torn valance, tiny, claustrophobic bathroom, sticky biscuit packets, stained, old pillows.
Generally, if we hadn't been rushing off to an appointment, we wouldn't have stayed
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Gem Strathmore is a definite Gem. All the staff were welcoming and genuinely helpful. Loved the British feel of this hotel. Much less crowded then other areas of London and a wonderful location. Rooms are small but more than adequate. Would stay here again and again
Sherry Ann
Sherry Ann, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
We had a wonderful stay. The location is convenient, the room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were attentive and welcoming.
MAXIM
MAXIM, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 28, 2025
Not fit for purpose
Must be the smallest room I have ever stayed in!
steven
steven, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
Room was a bit small and cramped but OK for just sleeping in.
Nice bar with reasonably priced drinks and dining room with good Continental breakfast.
handy for tube links with Gloucester Road station 5 mins walk and the Museums along with Royal Albert hall are also very easily walkable.
David
David, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2024
Only stayed one night perfect location for us, the family room was really nice
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Lovely and quite
Mohammad
Mohammad, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Lovely hotel,amazing staff. Especially sangeeth from concierge and housekeeping manager was very helpful. Looking forward to book again.