Gainsborough Hotel – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Gainsborough Hotel offers 44 guest rooms, 2 family rooms, and 2 suites, each individually designed with Victorian-era paintings and artifacts. Rooms include laptop-friendly workspaces, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, and Woods of Windsor toiletries. Larger rooms feature extra seating, spacious wardrobes, and bathrooms with heated towel racks. Some rooms have balconies, while basement rooms may lack windows.
Dining & Drinks
The hotel serves an all-day menu with dishes like fish and chips, burgers, pasta, and club sandwiches. The lobby bar offers basic cocktails and snacks. Complimentary tea and coffee are available in rooms, served in china cups and saucers.
Leisure & Convenience
The lounge bar provides a spot for drinks or light snacks. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a 24-hour front desk. Dry cleaning and laundry services are offered.
Location & Transport
The Gainsborough Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and close to Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Knightsbridge shops. South Kensington and Gloucester Road Tube stations (Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines) are nearby, with direct service to Heathrow Airport.
Services & Features
The hotel provides 24-hour room service, tour assistance, and a well-equipped conference room. Guestrooms include safes, desks, and electric kettles. The lobby has complimentary newspapers and a formal seating area with tufted leather armchairs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock