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Close to Natural History Museum and Cromwell Road, The One South Kensington provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The One South Kensington

  • Let me make your trip even more memorable by welcoming you to this exceptional apartment in a residential area of South Kensington. It is a bi-level, two-bed apartment that can accommodate up to 5 guests situated in one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in central London!
    It is a truly exceptional and beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, situated on the ground floor & lower ground floor of the period conversion.
    The grand reception room with high ceilings, large sash windows with a wonderful view to one of the most exclusive gardens in central London.
    Accommodation:
    The bedrooms feature a king-sized bed with an ensuite bathroom.
    The living room features a lovely dining table with an amazing view to the gardens.
    Fully Fitted Kitchen

    Important Information:
    Check in time: 15:00pm - 20:00pm

    Checkout time: 11am

    Charges:

    Late Checkin hours between 20:00pm - 00:00 am
    50£ additional charge

    Late Checkin hours between 00:00 am - 7:00 am
    75£ additional charge

    Early Checkin hours between: 7:00 am - 12:00pm
    100£ additional charge

    Late checkout from 14:00 pm (Confirmation of late checkout is subject to availability and can only be confirmed 1 day prior).
    150£ additional charge

    Extra cleaning : £60 per cleaning service

    Extra linen/towels : £20 per king size bed ( 1 duvet 1 sheet 2 pillow cases 2 towels)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 841 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Close all electric appliances before leaving the a

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. Buckingham Palace and Marble Arch are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Natural History Museum and London Eye. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for ZSL London Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our London travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum in London
    Cromwell Road
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Natural History Museum
    Natural History Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Royal Albert Hall entrance statue at south Kensington as seen on a sunny spring morning
    Imperial College London
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station
    6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    16 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    4 min walk
  • ESQ
    3 min walk
  • Kiss the Hippo
    5 min walk
  • The Hunter's Moon
    6 min walk
  • Hjem
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The One South Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The One South Kensington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The One South Kensington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The One South Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Imperial College London and Victoria and Albert Museum are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and South Kensington Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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The One South Kensington Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!

Our host was amazing, the flat was clean and in a great location. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

This property is located in a great part of London. Easy access to much of what you want to see, its safe, and the neighborhood has wonderful charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place in a Great Location

This is a nice property in a great location. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance. We felt completely safe here. As with many places in europe the bedrooms are tight but the great location made this place perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John and Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cranley Gardens

Great location in quiet neighborhood yet very close to lots of amenities - pubs, restaurants, cafe’s and Tube. We recommend cocktails at ESQ and coffee at Molly Rose both on Old Brompton. Also the Hereford on Gloucester Road.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Easy access to Tube, Museums, Stores, Restaurants &Coffee shops. Check in & Check out was a breeze. Nice unit with everything we needed for our stay. Baby cot was a plus. Stairs are narrow but not a problem for our group.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot, great location

The apartment is in a great location that is easily accessible to many shops, points of interest, and the tube. We greatly enjoyed our stay and the apartment is just as listed. Accessing the apartment through the basement (bedroom) was a little awkward, but not a deal breaker. Nick was wonderful to work with and we'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location in residential area

Other than entrance is below ground entering a bedroom very comfortable place. Nothing fancy/upscale. Functional space for touring London with a family. Excellent check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Wonderful location

Location location location. This was a beautiful apartment. The main living room was lovely. The basement sleeping rooms were very cramped, the third basement room was not much of a room it’s bed was unsleepable. All bathrooms although cramped were very clean and well appointed. Thank you for letting us stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Kensington getaway

Jose (manager) was great. He met us at the apartment to let us in and gave us instructions on everything. I also reached out to him a couple of times for local recommendations. Apartment was great for us (family of 5) and in a great area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gale G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frequent traveler

The property location was great. Near Subway, bus and local restaurants. De Marco restaurant was fabulous and only a 15 min walk. The spiral stairs to get from living kitchen are a bit of a tight challenge and carrying large suit cases up from the entry (below street level) was difficult for me 69 yr old lady. But loved the place and appreciate the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kailey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Flat in Wonderful location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this flat. The neighborhood is wonderful with so many walkable restaurants and market. The unit is very unique. Be aware access is through the lower (below ground level) level and not through the building. This didn’t bother us as we are comfortable with stairs. Getting checked in was easy and our host was very nice and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chelsea Family

A nice property and lovely location and close to everything you need in a good location. No problems with the apartment. The access via basement entry rather than main entrance was a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

S. Kensington Property

This place is modern, clean and in a very good location. It’s in a posh neighborhood with nice restaurants. If you don’t like steps to get into the apartment and/or up and down to the kitchen and bedrooms then this is not for you. The kitchen is equipped with just enough……more dishes and utensils would help justify running the dishwasher. (Sorry, we’re from California where water is very expensive and scarce). I would stay here again, for sure cuz it’s beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Kensington at Christmas

We were not supposed to use the front door of the building. I would not think VRBO as a company would host properties in buildings where such use is not allowed. The outdoor stairs to the lower level are treacherous especially if you have luggage. Advertised as three bedrooms, beds were small and uncomfortable, low to the ground and the third bedroom had an old futon with a rod down the middle. The shower in one of the bedrooms is so narrow as to be inaccessible and the other shower really is in the hall. The upstairs of the unit is beautiful but the spiral staircase is tricky. The location is great and it was very clean.At one point the security alarm was going off in the unit. This happens when the battery is old and should probably be part of regular maintenance. Luckily Nick got back to us right away with the code. We very much appreciated the extended check in and check out accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Madolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

South Kensington

The location of the property was great. Checkin wasn’t as smooth as I thought it would be. It was Christmas however. Checkin time on the listing stated 3pm and we had provided our flight details and arrival time as requested. When we arrived it was about 7pm or so and the gentleman who met us was having difficulty accessing the entrance. He told me that we were early for checking in which didn’t make any sense to me but we were tired from travel and eager to check in. I told him I read a review about the listing that you actually have to enter the property from the lower level / basement entrance. Come to find out the reason that is due to the fact the property management doesn’t want other residents to know the property is being used as a vacation rental. We were even told that if we get asked who we are to say we know the owners. Honestly this turned me off and if I would have known this up front we probably wouldn’t have booked this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Wry conveniently located near bus and tube. A lovely neighborhood and good space.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous visit 🇬🇧

We had a wonderful stay in South Ken. The apartment was beautiful and very convenient to transportation. We were given good recs for dining and esp enjoyed the Angelsea Arms and Flora Indica. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stevan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was immaculate, and it had every convenience.Every appliance, large and small, had safety inspection stickers on them which was very responsible.The host was responsive to all our calls and requests.There is a concierge at a front desk who was extremely friendly and helpful with everything.There were pharmacies, grocery markets, dry cleaners, coffee shops, numerous restaurants, bakeries, specialty shops, boutiques, and hair and nail salons all within easy walking distances.Out local tube station, Glouster Road Station was a ten minute walk which was very convenient and helpful.We felt very safe in the clean neighborhood, and the buildings and parks were beautiful.On future stays in London, I hope we can return to this property.My husband and I recommend it 100%.
Stayed 56 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Neighborhood!

We liked the location, not too far from the tube and close to some great restaurants and shopping. The spiral staircase was a little to be desired (steep). Upgraded towels, linens & pillows would be an improvement. Access to guest shower was not optimal, maybe some privacy panels. No power in guest bathroom is a problem, but probably can’t be helped. Upstairs amenities are nice! We should not have had to wait 40 min.to get inside while waiting for host. Let people know it’s easier to enter at lower entrance with luggage. Just some suggestions for improving, has great potential!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love S. Kensington

Initially they wanted us to used the narrow stairs and entrance thru a small basement like hall with a super narrow entrance. Fortunately we convinced the cleaning lady to give us the keys to front door (apparently the neighbors are not happy with the short term rentals) bedrooms were so tiny, we could hardly walk around the bed, luggage sat in hallway. Upstairs was accessed thru spiral staircase. Towels were olderand no hand towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

uncomfortable

Incredibly uncomfortable unit, ridiculous entrance/exit through a bedroom downstairs which apparently is solely to avoid the other tenants in the building as the VRBO unit is not officially permitted? Heat wasn't working when we arrived, beds were terrible, we are both trim average height men and we could barely move in the bathroom, one bathroom has no privacy, when you open the shower door, you are in a hall. after one night we asked to move and they found us another unit that was substantially better. Nick handled this very professionally and we ended up having a great week. To me, the only positive about the unit above is that it is located in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Lage

5 Personen-4 Stühle, 1Matratze völlig durchgelegen, 5. Bett in Kammer ohne Fenster
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hobby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location, Clean and Spacious Flat

This property checked all of our boxes - excellent location near the Gloucester Road tube station, on a quiet, residential street, but with easy access to all London has to offer. It was ideal for us - a couple visiting London without kids - who were visiting for a mix of both business and pleasure. We would happily stay here again. Thanks to our hosts for a wonderful place to call home during our time in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Markus J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location with mixed experiences

The property is on two levels close to a nice shopping area, restaurants and a cinema. Excellent public transport nearby, museeums in walking distance. Our first impression was quite good, but on closer inspection the appartment was not properly cleaned (e.g. oily burnt mess in oven, limescale in electric kettle, dirty coffee machine), some of the lights were not working, water in the bathroom was not flowing properly, blinds not working., wet spot in underground kitchen, etc. We were expecting a better mainteanced property for this hefty rental price. The owner made an effort to clean up, but of course could not solve the other issues. Therefore we cannot recommend the appartment in its current state.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property was as listed. Communication was excellent. If I could have I would have given a 4.5 review as there were some small annoying features such as out of six window blinds theee didn’t work. Also the kitchen is fine but has no window as does the loo. But wonderful high ceilinged living room made up for it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021