Stays

Create your account

Already have an account?

Sign in to your account

Don't have an account?

Hotels

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Scarsdale Place, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 5SR, United Kingdom • Kensington – Very good location – show map
Copthorne Hotels Copthorne Hotels
See availability
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Gallery image
Gallery image
Gallery image
Gallery image
+79 photos
WiFi Parking Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Restaurant

About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is located within a 3-minute walk from Kensington High Street and within easy reach from the shops and restaurants of Knightsbridge and Notting Hill.

Rooms here feature Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs and in-room safes. All are en-suite and feature coffee and tea making facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Guests can dine on site in the Artist Corner, offering modern British and European cuisine. The property also features a brasserie with Asian-style dishes and the Cafexpress cafe.

Further facilities at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington include a conference centre and a fitness room.

Olympia exhibition centre is within walking distance and so are Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and the world-famous museums on Cromwell Road.

Please note that phased guestroom refurbishment work will be carried out starting from November 1st 2026. Works will take place on weekdays only between 9:00 hours and 17:00 hours, and intermittent noise may be experienced. All facilities and services remain operational.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

See availability →

Languages spoken

YU Tagalog Slovak Russian Romanian Portuguese Korean Japanese Italian Hungarian Hindi French Spanish English Greek Bulgarian Arabic

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Please note that the extra bed price does not include breakfast for the additional guest in the room.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington.

Located in London, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is 4.5 km from the center of London.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

7.9

Good

8052 reviews

P

Paul

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 days ago
8.0
+ Most things. Most things.
- Bar shutting early. Bar shutting early.

young couple · Standard Double Room

A

Andrew

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 days ago
8.0
+ Breakfast was great value £12.50 and it was excellent, the staff were really pleasant and helpful which given how busy the dining area was at peak time, that was appreciated. Location is excellent, tube is close and great restaurants and shops, RAH is only 15 minute walk away as is the V&A. Breakfast was great value £12.50 and it was excellent, the staff were really pleasant and helpful which given how bu...
- We returned from the RAH and wanted a drink but the bar was closing very early - 10:30pm, which was hard to understand, we could have a drink but had to take it into the reception area, which I really didn't appreciate given there were lots of people coming and going, some of whom may not have liked seeing people drinking alcohol in that area, a group of men drinking can appear intimidating and I didn't like that it could be perceived like that. We returned from the RAH and wanted a drink but the bar was closing very early - 10:30pm, which was hard to understan...

review category group of friends · Standard Twin Room

Facilities of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Facilities for disabled guests Room service Restaurant Restaurant Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Activities

  • Happy hour

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Access to health care professionals
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

7.9

Good

8052 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.3
Facilities 7.4
Cleanliness 7.8
Comfort 7.8
Value for money 7.5
Location 8.9
Free Wifi 8.1

Score distribution

Superb
2398
Good
3421
Okay
1242
Poor
545
Very poor
446

Scores by traveler type

Couples 8.0
With friends 7.9
Business travelers 7.6
Families 7.9
Solo travelers 7.8

Filters

Guest reviews

P

Paul

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 2 days ago young couple
+ Most things.
− Bar shutting early.
A

Andrew

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Twin Room Standard Twin Room 6 days ago review category group of friends
+ Breakfast was great value £12.50 and it was excellent, the staff were really pleasant and helpful which given how busy the dining area was at peak time, that was appreciated. Location is excellent, tube is close and great restaurants and shops, RAH is only 15 minute walk away as is the V&A.
− We returned from the RAH and wanted a drink but the bar was closing very early - 10:30pm, which was hard to understand, we could have a drink but had to take it into the reception area, which I really didn't appreciate given there were lots of people coming and going, some of whom may not have liked seeing people drinking alcohol in that area, a group of men drinking can appear intimidating and I didn't like that it could be perceived like that.
S

Stephen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 6 days ago family with young children
+ Great Hotel, just around the corner from High Street Kensington Tube. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only slight niggle was it was very busy at breakfast. Good value for money, and I would use again.
− Breakfast time was exceptionally busy.
C

Christine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Standard Twin Room Standard Twin Room 1 week ago young couple
+ Location hotel just a few minutes walk from High Street Kensington tube and the shops
− Or room backed onto the railway tracks so noise from trains was annoying
R

Rory

🇮🇪 Ireland

7.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 week ago family with young children
+ Breakfast
− Needs a refurb.