Budget hotels have everything you need.  Most have the same cleanliness as normal hotels but without any extras. You may not find gyms,  spas and pools but this is the reason they can charge less. There are hotels with low standards and uncomfortable conditions, but we are not one of those.  Kensington West has all the lastest mod cons without an uncomfortable price.

So if your planning a weekend in London and want a cheap hotel which is clean, modern and inexpensive, come to Kensington West.  Kensington West is the perfect accommodation for everyone from families to youth travelers.  You get the space you need, the service you expect and most importantly a low price tag.  Save some money, stay with us and enjoy your trip to London!
We provide:

• 24 Hour Reception
• En-Suite Bathroom/Shower room
• Central Heating
• Colour Television
• Desk & Lamp
• Elevator to all floors
• Free WI-FI – Each guest will receive a unique username and password for secure reliable Wi-fi usage
• Hairdryer
• Safe at Reception
• Complimentary Taylor of London Shampoo and Hand Wash
• Smoke Detectors
• Complimentary Hot Beverages at Reception
• 24 Hour Concierge Service
• Wake Up Service

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We are in a great location in Kensington with pleny of bars, restaurants shops and entertainment in close prosimity.   So if you are heading to watch the tennis at Wimbledon, why not stay with us.  If you mention the blog or twitter you will get a small discount.

Harrods is one of the world’s most famous and largest department stores. The store located in Brompton Road in Knightsbridge attracts an astonishing 15 million visitors every year. It sells things from luxury to normal everyday items which are spread across a whopping 90,000 square feet. In May of 2010 its then owner Mohammed Al Fayed sold the store for a cool £1.5bn to the Qatari royal family.

History
Originally the store was established in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, which is where the name comes from. It started off in a single room and employed just two assistants and a messenger boy. At that time it mainly just sold tea and groceries. In 1861 the store underwent a transformation when it was taken over by Harrod’s son, Charles Digby Harrod. Over the next 30 years the store expanded into the busy successful department store it still is today. Clothes, perfumes and medicine were added to the store which soon attracted wealthy customers. By 1880 the store had acquired the adjoining buildings and employed one hundred people by.

However in 1883 a fire destroyed the store which could have meant the end of Harrods but the owners rebuilt the store into what it is today. The fire could have been the end for the store but Charles was undeterred and sent letters to all his customers telling them their orders were delayed due to the fire but would be sent out as soon as possible. He actually made a record profit that year. The store was rebuilt on a much grander scale with the help of architect Charles William Stephens.

In the November of 1898 it featured one of the world’s first escalators. Because this was such a new radical way of getting from floor to floor Charles offered his nervous customers brandy at the top of the escalators to revive them after their ‘ordeal’ at it were

The now famous department store was bought by the Fayed brothers in 1985. The IRA bombed Harrods twice, the first was a car bomb which exploded in 1983 and killed six people and 75 injured. The second bomb was placed in a rubbish bin outside the building which injured four people in 1993.

When Al Fayed’s son died in the same car crash that killed Diana, Princess of Wales, Mr Al Fayed created a memorial to the couple in the Harrods store.

To this very day Harrods attracts millions of visitors each year. If you fancy visiting the store be warned that the store have has very strict rules on dress. If your wearing jeans, shorts or leggings the porters – known as the ‘Green Men’ will kick you out. Those that have never been to Harrods are in for a real treat. The interior is pretty amazing and each part of the store has been fitted out with sumptuous decorations which are worth a visit if nothing else.

The majority of hotel guests are after a comfortable and clean room, and rarely use the hotels facilities,  so by eliminating the traditional hotel facilities like a restaurant, bar, gym and spa, Simply Rooms & Suites are able to keep  the room rates low without compromising on high spec room luxury.

Simply Rooms & Suites is in a great location just off the stylish and chic High Street Kensington which hosts numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques and gyms.   All rooms are contemporary designed equipped with quality bedding, air conditioning, free broadband internet, wifi, flat screen TVs, ipod dock, UK & EU power plugs. Bathrooms are equipped with power showers, bathroom speakers, and quality accessories.

The doctor who experience at Olympia is great for fans wanting to get up close and personal with monsters, spaceships and even the doctor himself.

The Age of the Dinosaur exhibition London event at Natural History Museum invites you and your children to discover their natural habitat. The exhibition has a huge collection of gigantic skeletons and fossilized remains which kids will love. Dinosaurs Unleashed at The 02 in London is another great exhibition for dinosaur fans.

Another idea for a day out in London is the Wetland Centre.  Over the half term there will be plenty of hands on activities and demonstrations about different wildlife.

If you want to stay over in London why not book a room with us.  Kensington West is one of the best budget Kensington Hotels, we offer all mod cons and are based in a great location in Kensington, just a short walk from Kensington High street.

Call us today to book your room before the last few go.

Admission is free and the doors open from 16.00 and closes at 22.00. This is all part of European Researchers’ Night 2010.

Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
London
SW7 5BD

If your looking for somewhere to stay, Kensington West is just around the corner. – Kensington hotels

Location:: Kensington Gardens, Albert Memorial, Albert Approach Road, Kensington Gardens, London, W2 2UH
Date: Saturday 18th September 2010

When traveling anywhere it is always a good idea to get a good feel for the are you intend to visit ahead of time and determine where you intend to spend most of your time. You will also want to consider how close to the attractions you want to be. In the case of traveling to London it is a good idea to decide what neighborhood you want to stay I and then try to find budget London hotels in that area.

Keep in mind that some areas will be more residential than others and that you may be able to save money by staying a little out of the high cost district. One area that is predominantly residential is the neighborhood of Bayswater. This neighborhood is just north of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, which makes it a great location.

Baywatch has numerous inexpensive accommodations well within a reasonable distance to the park and gardens. Not only is this close to the main attractions of the city but it is also a quiet area, which makes it a great destination when travailing with children.

One such place is the Central Park Hotel; this hotel is located on Queensborough terrace, which is a strip just north of Kensington square. While this hotel is not a historic building it does offer reasonable rates on its rooms, which are all en-suite. This place has over 25 rooms and tends to be offering reasonable rates even during the busiest travel times.

If you are looking to stay in Victorian era hotel and still save money then you should consider the Queen’s park Hotel. This facility is housed in a large Victorian era structure and is also located in Queensburough terrace. This place will provide you a Victorian experience at a budget, but it is not going to provide you luxury or grandeur. However if you are more interested in a good night’s sleep than if there is a fancy chandelier in the lobby then you should feel right at home here.

Kensington is perhaps one of the most popular areas of the city it is also one of the most affluent areas. Although this is the home to Kensington palace the former home of Princess Diana it is not impossible to find an affordable hotel nearby.

Written by Carolyn Clayton