552 reviews
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$14425-27 Matheson Road, London, W14 8SN, EN, United Kingdom
552 reviews
1/44
Free wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel is a 3-star stay in London, United Kingdom. The address is 25-27 Matheson Road, and the property sits about 3.6mi from the city center, offering convenient access to central sights. With 552 reviews, guests have shared impressions of the stay.
Minimum price starts from $144. Featured amenities include free Wifi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and an elevator.
This London base keeps things practical for travelers, delivering comfort and convenience after a day of exploring the city.
London stay blends practicality with comfort after a day of exploring. Non-smoking rooms and elevator access keep things smooth, while a 24-hour front desk is on hand for tips, taxi calls, or local recommendations. The property sits at 25-27 Matheson Road, about 3.6mi from the city center, placing central sights within easy reach.
Room options span Standard, Executive, and Cozy layouts, with several no-window variants available. Examples include Standard, 1 Twin (108 sqft); Executive, King, No Window (183 sqft) with a King bed; Cozy, Double (129 sqft); Small, Double (108 sqft); Standard, Double (151 sqft); Standard, No Window (129 sqft); Standard, 1 Double, No Window (151 sqft); and Executive (Double, 183 sqft) with a Queen size bed. All spaces are non-smoking, offering a range of sizes to suit solo travelers or pairs.
Payment is card-only, with Discover, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, American Express, and Carte Blanche accepted; cash is not accepted. This selection keeps the checkout line quick and easy after a day of London adventures.
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
10.9miLondon City Airport
11.3miLondon Gatwick Airport
23.4miLuton Airport
27.3miLondon Stansted Airport
33miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
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Standard, Triple
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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The triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room provides a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
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Executive, King Size, No Window
1 King Size Bed
185 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard, Double, Single Use
1 Double Bed
110 sqft
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1 Double 1 Single Non-Smoking Standard Room is 108 square feet and includes either bunk beds, a double bed 131-150 width, or a single bed 80-130 width.
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Standard, 1 Bed
150 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard, 1 Double Bed, No Window
150 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a TV with cable channels, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Cozy, Double
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
1 Twin Bed
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
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Standard, Double
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Cozy, Double, No Window
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Executive
1 Queen Size Bed
185 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Standard, No Window
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Standard, Single
1 Twin Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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8.4
552 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Majad
9.1
June 2025
The hotel is amazing, the best I've ever stayed in while in London and I've been coming here for two decades. The bed was comfy, the bathroom wonderful and the air conditioning worked wonders in the summer heat. It's close to the tube and easy to find.
The safe in the room takes a bit of effort to use (not the typical model in hotel rooms) but the staff were very helpful with this. If the adjacent rooms are occupied, you can sometimes hear the doors being opened but that is pretty much everywhere.
Simon
9.1
December 2024
Kalyani was an excellent host and could not have been more helpful. the extras we asked for were supplied without hesitation.
A slightly bigger bed, though it was ok for the size of the room a bit small compared to other hotels.
Dani
8.2
June 2025
The staff were very friendly. The rooms were modern and clean.
The rooms I was in was very small and the value for the price was low.
Marina
10
June 2025
THE STAFF
SIZE OF ROOM
Louise
9.1
November 2024
Location was excellent, just a short walk from the tube. Absolutely spotlessly clean.
The rooms are on the smaller side, but for the price and location, you can’t grumble. It was excellent
Jade
10
June 2025
I checked in after my first accommodation was an absolute disaster. The staff could not have been nicer when I showed up in the afternoon, after getting caught in the rain. I was told I was given the only free room for the night, but in the morning I could upgrade to a bigger room if I wanted to. Every single staff member was lovely. My room was small but so clean and comfy that I decided to stay there. I had everything I needed and felt very safe as a solo traveller.
Not many frills, but still a perfectly lovely hotel.
Natalie
9.1
July 2025
Hotel was very clean and appears to have been recently renovated. We paid extra for breakfast, it was a continental serving. Close proximity to nearby tube stations and walking distance to central areas. The majority of staff were friendly and welcoming.
The coffee machine was out of order both mornings. First morning it was fixed but we'd pretty much finished breakfast and this morning it didn't work at all. The rooms are small but you're not really in them for this to matter too much. I wouldn't pay for breakfast if I were to stay again as it cost a lot for what was offered and there's loads of cafes nearby.
Su4236
9.1
November 2024
The room, although more on the smallish size, was perfectly clean and had everything we needed. In fact I can't remember the last time I was in a hotel this clean. It smelt beautiful and everything was immaculate - we were told the hotel is brand new so this probably helped; hopefully they'll be able to keep it this nice. The mattress was SO comfortable. The booking.com page suggested the only thing available in the room would be toilet paper, but there was everything we needed: towels, toiletries, hair dryer, good size mirrors, TV, kettle, tea and coffee (we didn't need these but for for the same of completeness: there was no iron and no little biscuits though:)). The location of the hotel was perfect for Olympia, very easy walking distance, and really quiet as it's on a side street, so we had an excellent sleep both nights we were there. Due to rushing to an event, we ended up not having breakfast at the hotel so I can't comment on the food, but the restaurant area looked very lovely and inviting. The staff were utterly charming and polite, especially the gentleman who checked us in the evening of the 15th Nov (whose name we didn't ask for :( apologies), and Vivek who checked us out very early on the morning of 17th Nov.
Nothing negative to add. Loved it, will definitely return!
Alejandra
10
August 2025
Building was refurbished in September 2024. Everything was new and clean. Towels were changed each day. Bathroom was small but functional. Very comfortable bed and pillows, so I slept very well during my whole stay. Calm street. No noise. Less touristic but well communicated with 2 tube stops (West Kensington -5min- and Earl's Court -15min-). Staff welcomes you everyday with a smile and open hearts. That's the best part! They are efficient, willing to help and friendly, what else can you ask for? They just make your day a good one.
Everything was good.
Astra2015
10
February 2025
This is one of the best options you probably can get around London for this price range. It is a nice small hotel in a quiet residential area. This is not a very center of the city, but you can easily use subway (tube!) to get to anywhere you want (Piccadilly and District Lines will get you practically to any point in the city). The neighborhood around the hotel isn't very hip and live, there is not much to do, but you will travel to the city center (or anywhere else) anyway, so it doesn't really matter. There is a nice grocery store, however, about 1 min walk from the hotel. Hotel is located on Piccadilly line which goes to London Heathrow airport, so it's very convenient to get to! This is a huge advantage. Despite that the hotel resides in the old London styled building, it has very shiny new facilities. The room is equipped with pretty much everything you might need. It's clean, neat, and comfortable. The breakfast is nice too! Fresh croissants are very good^^
Size of the room is the biggest issue, though. I stayed in regular single room, and it was very small, similar to what you might expect in Japan, for example. The bathroom is so small I hit the walls with my elbows by just moving around. However, I do understand that if you want something bigger and more comfortable, you should pay up accordingly :) So no complaints there. Rooms are not soundproof, I was able to hear pretty much everything that was happening in the room close to mine. But again you get what you pay for. This is a perfect deal for this price range.
Attractions
Bomber Command Memorial
2.6miLord's Cricket Ground
2.8miHer Majesty's Theatre
3.3miLyric Theatre London
3.4miQueen's Theatre
3.4miAmbassadors Theatre
3.6miLambeth Palace
3.7miPrimrose Hill
3.7miLyceum Theatre
3.9miDuchess Theatre
3.9miNovello Theatre
4miSir John Soane's Museum
4.1miGabriel's Wharf
4.3miAscot
21.1miChartwell
21.3miAttractions
Bomber Command Memorial
2.6miLord's Cricket Ground
2.8miHer Majesty's Theatre
3.3miLyric Theatre London
3.4miQueen's Theatre
3.4miAmbassadors Theatre
3.6miLambeth Palace
3.7miPrimrose Hill
3.7miLyceum Theatre
3.9miDuchess Theatre
3.9miNovello Theatre
4miSir John Soane's Museum
4.1miGabriel's Wharf
4.3miAscot
21.1miChartwell
21.3miAirports
London Heathrow Airport
10.9miLondon City Airport
11.3miLondon Gatwick Airport
23.4miLuton Airport
27.3miLondon Stansted Airport
33miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Cable channels
TV
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Safe
Services
Wake-up service
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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