In the heart of fashionable Kensington, this refurbished, 4-star boutique hotel offers Victorian elegance with modern comforts. Gloucester Road Tube Station and London’s museums are just a few minutes’ walk away. Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and Knightsbridge are all just 0.5 miles' walking distance from the Rydges Kensington. London tour buses also depart from the hotel's entrance to all of the major attractions. Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and luxurious, exclusive Rydges Dream Beds, custom-designed for the hotel. Guests at the Rydges Kensington Hotel can reach Westminster and the South Bank with just a 10-minute tube ride from Gloucester Road Station. The newly opened Jam Cupboard restaurant and bar has a sleek, minimalist design, and serves a modern British menu and classic cocktails. The intimate Polo Bar features panelled walls and open fires, and offers light meals and beverages.