[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, a short 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) ![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) ![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) - 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, a short 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 1,807 reviews CA $412 CA $494 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&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 London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, is home to this apartment. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. London Eye and ZSL London Zoo 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 - 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 - 4 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 - ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬2 min walk - ‪Devonshire Arms - ‬4 min walk - ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬5 min walk - ‪Nando's - ‬3 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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