In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews of Presidential Apartments - Kensington

4 out of 5
Presidential Apartments - Kensington
6-12 Barkston Gardens, Kensington, London, England

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1718 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 781 out of 1718 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1718 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1718 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Unfortunately our suite was in the basement (two flights below ground level) from the main floor. The suite above us had people walking around in the very early mornings therefore disrupting our sleep. The main bed was amazing however the sofas could use a new mattress as our daughter felt the springs underneath her. Our concierge gentleman was incredibly warm and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found our location to your liking and that our staff were able to assist you during your stay. We strive to provide excellent service and ensure our guests have a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Apr 15, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next visit.

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Apr 15, 2024
Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay! We're glad to see you had a positive experience overall. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfectly situated, walking distance to the Earls Court tube. The staff is very friendly and the units are very clean and well maintained. It is a quiet area and there are lots of restaurants, museums and parks close by.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 21, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you found our property perfectly situated, with easy access to Earls Court tube station. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our friendly staff, clean units, and well-maintained facilities. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the area and the proximity to various attractions like restaurants, museums, and parks. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to the area!

10/10 Excellent

Natasa, Brooklin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Clean, spacious, attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 20, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great location and found our hotel to be clean and spacious. Our staff takes great pride in providing attentive service, and we're glad it made a positive impact on your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Maria c

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would have enjoyed having a larger sofa and a portable bed for the child.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 21, 2024
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated our hotel's great location. Your suggestions regarding the sofa size and portable bed for your child are duly noted. We constantly strive to enhance our guests' experience, and your input will certainly help us in that endeavour. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon and provide an even more enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

MARY ANNE, Greenport

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room /studio was a good size. Mattress too soft. The problem was the interior small courtyard. There was a family screaming loads and I found it hard to sleep. Also the cleaners fathered very close to my rooms so they woke me up every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 20, 2024
Dear Mary Anne,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found your room/studio to be a good size, but we're sorry to learn about the issues you encountered during your stay.We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the noise disturbance from the family in the courtyard. We encourage guests to reach out to our reception desk staff immediately so that we can address any concerns or issues promptly. Additionally, we apologise for the disruption caused by the proximity of the cleaning activities to your room. Your comfort and rest are of utmost importance to us, and we will review our procedures to minimise any disturbances to our guests.We appreciate your valuable feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with a much more enjoyable experience.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Anindya, North Vancouver

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good hotel, with very competent and friendly staff. The furniture needs to be updated, especially in the reception area but overall the experience was very good. Housekeeping always cleaned my room on time, a far cry from chains like Hilton that only cleans rooms on alternate days or on request at many of their properties. I had a basement room but the window opened into a courtyard so received plenty of light.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 20, 2024
Dear Anindya,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a very good overall experience during your stay at our hotel.Your kind words about our competent and friendly staff are greatly appreciated. Providing exceptional service is our top priority, and it's wonderful to hear that our team made a positive impression on you.We appreciate your feedback regarding the furniture in the reception area. Rest assured, we continuously strive to enhance our facilities, and your comments will be taken into consideration as we plan for future improvements.We're pleased to know that our housekeeping team met your expectations and ensured that your room was cleaned on time. We understand the importance of cleanliness and aim to provide a comfortable environment for all our guests.It's great to hear that despite being in a basement room, you still received plenty of light from the courtyard. We're glad that this aspect of your stay contributed to a positive experience.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient location and reasonably priced but getting a bit tired with creaking floorboards and leaking shower screen. Friendly staff and relatively spacious for central London.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Mar 20, 2024
Dear John,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our hotel's location convenient and reasonably priced for your stay in central London.We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the creaking floorboards and leaking shower screen in your room. Please rest assured that we take such issues seriously, and we will address them promptly to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests in the future.It's great to hear that you found our staff friendly and that you appreciated the relatively spacious accommodations. Guest satisfaction is our top priority, and we're pleased that our team's hospitality made a positive impression on you.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved experience.

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Recommend this hotel
Very comfortable hotel in a charming neighborhood. Could walk many places and the tube entrance is about a block away. Was nice and we had a big suite to spread out in. Very clean with great service. A few minor issues suggested some repairs are needed, like the safe in our room didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for one month and had a very enjoyable stay. The staff was excellent, the cleaning staff was great, the room was clean and the perfect size for us including all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Madonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great facility, great location
Very nice facility. Spacious, comfortable, very well kept. Everything provided for a guests needs. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only negative, no breakfast provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The studio room was dirty and neglected. I invited the reception manager (?) to see the state of the room when the toilet lid and toilet door handle fell off. The curtains were filthy, torn and with large holes. The dishwasher drawer wouldn’t open easily and the rack wouldn’t move. The freezer was completely frozen over so it couldn’t be used. There wasn’t a plug for the bath. The fabric lounge was stained and dirty. The good news: close to Earles Court underground, which is on the district and circle lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Sep 22, 2023
Dear Leanne,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel.We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered in your studio room. Your description of the condition of the room does not meet our standards of cleanliness and maintenance. We took immediate action as soon as these issues were addressed. Our team thoroughly inspected the room and ensured that it met the high standards we aim to provide.We appreciate your positive note about our hotel's convenient location near Earls Court underground station. We strive to offer our guests a comfortable and convenient stay, and we are glad to know that this aspect of your stay was satisfactory.Once again, we apologize for not meeting your expectations during your recent visit. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to taking the necessary steps to prevent such issues from occurring in the future. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing our hotel.Sincerely,

6/10 Okay

glenn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in good location for train station Property needs total refurb Is old and you have to step up into a bath to have a shower Opened cupboard and terrible smell Room also smelt musty No digital tV Spend some Money and come into 21st century
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Oct 11, 2023
Dear Glenn,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at our property. We appreciate your honest comments, as they help us in our ongoing efforts to enhance our guests' experience.Best regards,

8/10 Good

Uday

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location with a warm soul
Great location . Very friendly staff . The room is basic and so are the amenities . That can do with an upgrade . Else , everything was fine . On my next visit , I would happily stay here once again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uzziel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay at presidential was wonderful, the people who work within it are very helpful and considerate too. The area is nice and quite with only a short walk away from a good few choices of restaurants. If you are touring using the big bus, the stop is a 15 minute walk from the apartment. The apartment itself was spacious and clean, the ONLY slight comment i have would be the outdated decor, but it didnt impact my stay! Thats more of a personal preference/opinion. The kitchen, washing machine and dish washer were a fantastic addition to feeling more at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Solene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartement bien place pres de Eral’s court. Partique pour visiter l’ouest de Londres. La literie et les draps sont de très bonne qualité. Parfait pour un long week end en famille. Les meubles auraient beaoin d’un petit rafraîchissement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Presidential Apartments were very good. Had everything you need for a short stay. Very clean, close to train line & shops all within walking distance. Staff very helpful & friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to underground and bus stops.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rocco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
quiet neighborhood near tube station
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to get toiletries
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly Recommend!
Have stayed here numerous times and it is always top notch in every way. Great value for the money. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient and Clean
The room is clean and convenient to the Earl Court Station, restaurants, grocery store, and pharmacy. It is on a quite street. The staff was helpful with getting baggage up and down the entry steps. Plenty of hot water and air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Parth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
- With an 8 month old baby, the Air condition wasn’t controllable. That was terrible. - Carpets smelled all over the apartments - Furniture was sub standard quality and very unreliable We checked out after spending just 1 night out of 5 nights. I am hoping we can get refunded.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Presidential Apartments Kensington on Jul 6, 2023
Dear Parth,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am sorry to hear the Deluxe Studio you booked wasn't up to the standard you've come to expect from us.With regards to the AC, it can indeed be controlled from the room, you have the possibility to switch it on and off. Also, floors inside every unit in the building are wooden and not carpeted.I wish you had discussed all this matters with reception rather than checking out as we could have moved you to another room or even offer you an upgrade.Best Regards,

8/10 Good

Joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good stay
The good: Close to Earl's Court tube station, shops & restaurants, safe, pleasant neighborhood, not noisy, comfortable bed & pull out couch, kitchenette with washer/dryer and bonus drying rack. The not so good: Curtains, table & chairs, and baseboards worn/frayed. Still happy with the stay overall for the price and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Happy with our stay. Wouldnt consider luxurious but definitely value for money. Kind staff, great location. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to get here from the airport even after 17 hours in transit. Doorman Michael and desk person Yaya made us feel immediately safe ad cared for troubleshooting any issue that arose and offering great advice. The fridge in our unit was broken but they checked it, made provisions for our cold food storage that day and the next day we had a brand new fridge with our food safely moved on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Liked having a stove and refrigerator. Close to the tube station.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette and laundry machine was a plus
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Presidental Apartments are located one block from the Earl's Court Tube Station. There are plenty of restaurants, pubs, and grocery stores within 2 blocks. The one-bedroom was spacious. It had a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The bed was comfy and there was daily maid service. The front desk and security were friendly and helpful. They are staffed round the clock. I would highly recommend this location for anyone but especially people who need more than one room with a full kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is near restaurants, grocery stores and transportations. Staff and housekeeping are easy to communicate and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I hate to even review this to give it away. But this place was spectacular!!! Full kitchen, including a washing machine. There was a small grocery right down the street where we would stop at to stock up on breakfast items and snacks. Close to a ton of restaurant’s and pubs, and a hop skip and a jump to the tube. Its kind of in a residential area so it felt like a nice quiet break from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. Our room was very roomy and the staff was superb. One of our best hotel stays!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to train and buses and could access all tourist sites. Kitchen and washer great for long stay. Supermarket within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location- shame about the room
Fantastic location but shame that the actual room was so shabby and dated. Furniture was tatty from 1980s with chips and stains. However the kitchen area was decent. Washing machine and dryer (which was broken and needed fixing). Heat in the room was overwhelming- we had to have windows open despite being minus 2 outside. (and we are from Aus) to try and cool the room. Problems with heater for our whole stay. Still our clothes dried without needing the broken dryer Toilet flush did not work. Heater panels fell off. Room felt very unloved Such a shame as the location and outside was so welcoming. Maybe we just got the worst room?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful large well lit room with kitchen amenities…refrigerator, microwave, stove. The room temperature, however, was difficult to regulate. The room was either too warm or too cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location very close to Earl's Court Underground station; perfect place to visit London.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan I

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and tube access for all the sights, museums etc. good property with kitchen facilities and really helpful staff. It’s not the Ritz but it was perfect for me and my teenage boys to visit for a few days…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023