Hotel Henry VIII  

On Leinster Gardens in Bayswater, a short walk from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The hotel sits in central London near Kensington Palace and Kensington High Street, with the Leinster Arms pub and leafy palace gardens right outside. Address: 23 Leinster Gardens, London W2 3AN.

Housed behind a Victorian facade with grand pillars and balustrades, the interior flips to modern design with pops of color and sleek marble bathrooms. There are 102 individually decorated rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, desks and private baths stocked with designer toiletries; cribs are available on request. A lobby coffee bar sets a lively tone and a staffed front desk is on hand 24/7, with an app to request services and connect to Wi‑Fi.

Enjoy an indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa center, plus a bar-cafe and room service. Practical touches include laundry and dry-cleaning, baggage consignment, elevators and complimentary Wi‑Fi — perfect for short walks to the parks and easy city exploration.

A business centre, meeting rooms and a conference hall are available for events and meetings. Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property keeps work moving.

Sip espresso at the lobby coffee bar or relax in the on-site bar-cafe and restaurant serving local flavors. For a pint or a classic British vibe, the nearby Leinster Arms pub is an easy stroll away.