The Cura Kensington Hotel  

In Kensington's museum district, this 4-star London hotel sits moments from the Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Easy walks put you near Kensington Palace, the V&A, Hyde Park, Olympia, Earl's Court, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.

Around 132 rooms blend William Morris–inspired British décor with modern comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with microwaves, minibars, plasma TVs, desks and laptop-compatible safes. Private bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, with daily housekeeping keeping things sharp.

A laid-back bar and restaurant anchor the social scene, with limited-hours room service for late arrivals. Lobby perks include express check-in and check-out plus complimentary newspapers. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected while you step out for Hyde Park strolls or museum crawls.

Conference space and meeting rooms are available, and rooms have work desks and complimentary wireless internet for business or catching up on emails.

On-site restaurant and bar serve fresh, bold flavours from morning to night. Room service is offered during limited hours for convenience.