Title: The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living area - The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/b01cfebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Private kitchen - The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/212ccff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/3118b1af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) - The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/91db5193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living area - The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108967900/108967861/11f9df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace, 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 ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40150000/40140600/40140562/0a77dd6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holland Park Avenue VII by Onefinestay Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=40140562&PinnedHotelID=40140562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112833100/112833037/76bbefb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### London Luxury Apartment on Rupert Street 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 London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, is home to this apartment. Marble Arch and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington High Street and Oxford Street. Natural History Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are not to be missed. [Visit our London travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/London.dx178279) [View more Apartments in London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Apartments.d178279-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 showing heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145129/ed984660-ce03-43c4-9661-01da6ed7cbf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kensington High Street 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Holland Park featuring a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168475/5c773721-a3f1-4564-95d4-53550195e149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holland Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Natural History Museum in London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188004/bcc05b48-5bb8-44b8-8b76-e80154c6a194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cromwell Road 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Design Museum featuring art, signage and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078983/9a34fac9-11a9-460b-bdd4-58991109d747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Design Museum 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Bupa Cromwell Hospital 5 min walk \- 0.4 km ### Getting around - High Street Kensington Station 8 min walk - Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station 15 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Devonshire Arms 4 min walk - Cafe Le Monde 2 min walk - GAIL's Bakery - Megan's on the High Street Restaurant 3 min walk - Burger & Lobster 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat? ### What time is check-out at The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat? ### Where is The Kensington Designer's Retreat -1bdr Flat located? ## Have a question? 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