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‹‹ The room was very small and the cupboard was useless. It was very noisy because the windows are very old. there was no differece between opened and closed...››
10 Jul 2006 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel The Gainsborough
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Named after the English artist Thomas Gainsborough, The Gainsborough Hotel is a small luxury boutique hotel boasting an enviable location in Central London. To stay here is to enjoy the fashionable London of South Kensington, which includes Harrods, restaurants, and antique markets, pubs and the delightful backwaters of Chelsea and Knightsbridge.
Reachable via the underground, London's popular tube, at only 2 minutes walk from the hotel, The Gainsborough offers the atmosphere of an English country home combined with the pleasure of being close to London's finest museums, shopping and entertainment venues. Relax and enjoy yourself in a setting of timeless elegance.
Ideal as a base for tourists, this refined London accommodation is also suitable for business travellers thanks to its proximity to the exhibition centres of Earls Court and Olympia and the direct access to Heathrow Airport.
Location of Hotel The Gainsborough, London
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City Area:South Kensington
Position of the zone in the city
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Rooms at The Gainsborough
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The Gainsborough Hotel is equipped with direct dial telephone, interactive satellite TV, broadband and Wi-Fi internet access, desk and chair, hairdryer, electronic safe, tea & coffee making facilities, central heating, and trouser press (on request) as well as en-suite shower-room (some with bathtub) and all amenities guests need for a pleasant stay in London.
The suites and deluxe rooms have also air conditioning, while the Four Poster suite also has two easy chairs and en-suite bathroom with spa bath and shower.
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Direct dial phone
- Electronic safe
- Hairdryer in each room
- Heating
- High speed Internet access
- Interactive TV
- Pay-Per-View
- Satellite TV
- TV
- Wireless Internet access
Breakfast at The Gainsborough
The continental and full English breakfast are served in the breakfast room from 7 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 7.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Hotel Facilities
- Credit card accepted
- Historic building
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - 24 hour
- City guide
- City maps
- City tour
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Luggage room
- Newspapers
- Tourist information
- Banqueting service
- Conference room
- Congress facilities
- Internet/Email services
- Reading lounge
- Lounge bar
Hotel Reviews The Gainsborough
3.6
Single traveller
Germany, Jul 2009
I was in London for a short holiday. The room was far too small and looked shabby. The bathroom and the bed linnen were clean. They used a strong perfumed air refreshener that was so richly used I got a headache from it. I asked the receptionist to stop using the spray but it didn't get through to the housekeeping service.
6.9
Single traveller
Canada, Jul 2006
It would be time that they update there bedspreads, or at least clean them. The balance was satisfactory.
5.3
Group
Switzerland, Jul 2006
The room was very small and the cupboard was useless. It was very noisy because the windows are very old. there was no differece between opened and closed windows.
4.7
Heterosexual Couple
Norway, Jan 2004
We had a nice stay but it's definately not a four star hotel. When we booked we thought it was expensive but we didn't mind since the hotel is in a nice neighbourhood and rated four stars. Nevertherles, our room was small, with only one window with a view to a school yard. The noise level from the room above was unacceptable. Their movements made our lamp shake as if there was an earthquake! We don't think the price is acceptable compared to the prices listed at the front desk.
4.9
Family Group
USA, Jul 2003
We had one employee who helped us that was outstanding. All others, we had difficulting in communicating with due to the lack of their command of english. Also, rooms were not air conditioned, making it very uncomfortable.
How to reach Hotel The Gainsborough
By car
From Heathrow Airport London: follow signs for M4 (signposted M4, Central London, The West, Gatwick Airport) and at roundabout take third exit. Then join M4 motorway (signposted Central London) and continue onto A4. Cross Hammersmith Flyover - A4 (signposted Central London) and continue straight on to Cromwell Road - A4 (entering South Kensington). Just after traffic lights (on the left hand side - Natural History Museum) turn right into Queensberry Place, where upon you will arrive at The Gainsborough.
By airplane
You can get from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station in 15 minutes by the Heathrow Express Train (4 trains per hour). Continue by underground (District or Circle Line - eastbound) to South Kensington Tube Station.
From Heathrow you may also take directly the Piccadilly underground line to South Kensington station (45 minutes).
You can get from Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station in 30 minutes by taking the Gatwick Express Train (4 trains per hour). Continue by underground (District or Circle Line - westbound) to South Kensington Tube Station.
The Hotel
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Rooms at The Gainsborough
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Hotel Policies
METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: guests may check in at any time after 1 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave your room no later than noon.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Broadband and Wi-Fi internet access costs £4.00 for 30 minutes, £6.00 for 60 minutes and £15.00 for 24 hours.
Breakfast is not included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Credit card is used to guarantee reservation only.
Cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to arrival date no later than 2PM
GMT. No charges will be debited in advance except in the event of
Non Arrival or Late Cancellation.
Late cancellation or No Show Penalty: 100% of the first night's fee.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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