Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 star hotelHotelScarsdale Place, London, W8 5SR, United KingdomThe Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a luxurious oasis nestled in one of London's most sought-after neighborhoods. Perfectly situated near Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge, this elegant hotel offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and contemporary style.
Relax in the well-appointed bedrooms, indulge in exquisite dining at the in-house Bugis Kitchen and enjoy easy access to iconic landmarks such as Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.
Arriving in London
3.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.6 mi from Natural History Museum
Good
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Hotel could use some updating
Good business hotel. Close to Central London. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Internet access
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
Rooms
The rooms are spacious, clean and airy, with a range of amenities. All rooms have air-conditioning, a safe, wi-fi, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, mini fridge, iron and ironing board and a telephone.
Location
Olympia and Earl’s Court exhibition centres are within walking distance, as is Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and the world-famous museums on Cromwell Road. The hotel offers easy access to the shops and restaurants of Kensington, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill.
Our hints & tips
Bugis Kitchen offers authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, with a focus on Singaporean and Malaysian dishes. Known for fresh ingredients and bold flavours, the menu features favourites like satay, laksa, and Hainanese chicken rice, in a warm and welcoming setting.
To make guests comfortable, the hotel also offers a fitness centre, high-speed Wi-Fi and room service.
Arriving in London
3.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.6 mi from Natural History Museum
Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Hotel could use some updating
Rated by
Family –
43%
Couple –
34%
Solo –
13%
Business –
10%
Rated 4/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Good business hotel. Close to Central London. Located near shopping areas and has easy access to public transportation.
Excellent Business Hotel
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 95% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 89%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 58%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 60%.
- Negative: For 58%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 86% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 89% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 80%.
- Positive: 95% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 96% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 96% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 69% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 51%.
- Neutral: 56% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 71% complained about the room service.
Regular internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
Breakfast is average
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 66%.
Standard bar
- Neutral: Alcoholic drinks were not bad, according to 59%.
- Negative: 67% said beverages were too expensive.
- Negative: 73% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 80%.
Quite clean
- Positive: 82% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 52% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 66% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 73% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 80%.
- Negative: For 94%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 84% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 67% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 82% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 68% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 65% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 58% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Room needs to be improved
- Positive: 82% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 52% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 58%.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 95% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 75% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: For 94%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 85% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
- Negative: 67% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 73% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 80% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 70% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 61% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 79% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 74% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 76%.
- Neutral: 60% found the grounds not bad.
- Negative: 55% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 96% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 77% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 80% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 55% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Sustainability could be improved
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 75% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 68% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: 94% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 67% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 74% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 64% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: 94% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 67% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
