Title: The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat Apartment with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Kensington High Street ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/212ccff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/3118b1af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/91db5193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/b01cfebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/11f9df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Kensington High Street and Olympia Events, The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat has plenty to offer. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2570 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat Apartment with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Kensington High Street The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, and a dishwasher. Kitchens offer refrigerators and dishwashers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54987/9d683740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Garden Hotel London City Centre - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 1,856 reviews CA $391 CA $469 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=54987&PinnedHotelID=54987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Studio | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115400000/115399500/115399405/b586478b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Notting Hill Hyde Park Apartments London City Centre - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate ### Property is also known as The Kensington Designer's Retreat Modern 1bdr Flat The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat London The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat Apartment The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat Apartment London ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.49756%2C-0.19571&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lxl2ExUCwlHNwRQuSALET_O8P-g=) 73 Abingdon Road, Kensington, London, England, W8 6AW #### What's nearby - Kensington High Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 km #### Getting around - High Street Kensington Station - 8 min walk - Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 15 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬2 min walk - ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Devonshire Arms - ‬4 min walk - ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬5 min walk - ‪Burger & Lobster - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat located? > Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens, and Olympia Events. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is 8 minutes by foot and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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