Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London
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10235 reviews
6.9
Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers elegantly designed rooms with Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs, and in-room safes. Enjoy the convenience of coffee and tea making facilities in each en-suite room, along with complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel.
Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's various dining venues. From modern British and European cuisine at Artist Corner to Asian-style dishes at the brasserie and a cozy cafe at Cafexpress, there is something to satisfy every palate.
Convenient Facilities for Business and Leisure
Whether you're attending a conference at the on-site conference centre or looking to stay active at the fitness room, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington caters to all your needs. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to top attractions like Olympia exhibition centre, Hyde Park, and world-famous museums makes it the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.
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6.9(10235)1/10 Waste of money, time, and energy. Horrible experience
Nothing! Evrry thinc there felt lije a scsm cause pictures and reality does not match at all!!
IbrahimApr 9, 2025
9/10 Enjoyable stay, good transport links to hotel.
Friendly and helpful staff, rooms very clean although a little dated. Good breakfast, excellent area, attended Royal Albert Hall for a concert and only 15 minute walk to hotel.
Also option to use buses and trains both within a 5 minute walk from hotel.
CaroleApr 1, 2025
8/10 Realistic Expectations Make for a Great Experience
The location of this place was amazing for the price. If you don't care about a few
things and simply view this as a place to lay your head and freshen up, then it's pretty great. Yes it's dated, but it was clean. Yes, our room smelled at first, but honestly, we barely noticed it after a day because the room absorbed our smell...and our many many farts. We did have a room on the backside and could hear the tube, but it wasn't that bad, especially because the tube doesn't operate after midnight. The sound was a little soothing to me actually, kind of a low rolling rattle, not squeaky or jarring. We didn't mess with the heat / air conditioning of the room, but I could see how it might not be optimal. I would definitely stay here again.
slohmeyerMar 14, 2025
4/10 Hotel in desperate need or renovation
This hotel is in a fantastic location and the staff are very friendly. The rooms in the hotel are very shabby and no way reflects the four stars shown.
I had booked a superior room with city/landmark view on the 6h floor. The only view I had from the window was of the Holiday Inn directly opposite. On request I was moved to a higher floor with a view.
The room are very shabby and in very bad need of renovation as shown in pictures. The gap in the main door was large as shown in picture so hallway light shone in at night.
Bed was very comfy and I did sleep very well.
Such a shame this hotel as been allowed to get in such a shabby condition.
sallyanneprice2016Mar 17, 2025
4/10 Excellent location but there’s a reason it’s so cheap
Excellent location and appears to be good value but there’s a reason it’s cheap! Whole hotel is tired and dated. Bathroom was awful, mould, dirty loo, peeling wallpaper, mismatched plastic panelling and dirty shower, taps. Check in is slow and repeats information you have already given. Bed comfortable but no plug for phone near the beds but lots of sockets on the opposite wall! TV only had a few channels working, chair dirty and a monster heater/ air conditioning unit that is really loud.
eitnimMar 14, 2025
6/10 Convenient and quiet.
As long as you just want a base then the Copthorne Tara is ok. On check in, this was later in the day we found that our bed for our daughter had not been placed in the room and we had to wait for one to be delivered.
The hallway smelt of curry type food after plates and bags of food were left outside of people’s rooms for long periods of time.
No lift to the garage under the hotel.
But the room was clean and situated in a fabulous area.
Definitely not 4 stars.
EmmaApr 2, 2025
4/10 Bad option for vegan guests.
The heater's on/off button was broken, making it impossible to identify whether it was at minimum or maximum. In addition, there was no information regarding vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free options for breakfast. The staff could not answer, for example, whether the breads contained milk or butter. This is essential for guests who may have food allergies. I was forced to eat breakfast outside the hotel, even though I had paid for breakfast.
Cristine_FelisbinoMar 18, 2025
1/10 Worst hotel I have ever stayed
Nothing
MohamadApr 23, 2025
3/10 Poor
Whilst our stay was wonderful, we did have an issue of a group of teenagers knocking on our door after counting what room we were in after seeing us through the window. This is a huge safety concern and they would not leave us alone. We were then made aware one of them had an offensive weapon with them and no further action was taken. I find this very alarming that nothing was done and we never had any compensation or even an offer to move rooms.
ChloeApr 3, 2025
10/10 3 Nights in Kensington!
The location was ideal for my wife, myself and our two friends. We partook in the Battersea Parkrun on the Staurday - the bus station we needed was a few minutes away in Kensington High Street.
The room itself was fine - all was good for us. Comfortable bed, decent shower and toilet, and the room itself felt "roomy" compared to some of the places we have stayed at before.
Would we stay here again? Yes.
ThepagefamilyApr 13, 2025
4/10 Disappointing
"I had a disappointing experience at the hotel. While booking, I specifically mentioned that the stay was for my daughter's 2nd birthday, which was the main reason for our visit. Unfortunately, the hotel made no effort to acknowledge or do anything special for the occasion. When we arrived, the reception informed us that the manager would try to arrange something, but in the end, nothing was done. It was truly disheartening."
KeaganApr 9, 2025
2/10 What?
The workers are nice and helpful
KittiApr 15, 2025
4/10 Tired old rip off hotel.
It was close to the Albert Hall.
AdamApr 21, 2025
6/10 Would I stay here again, No.
The location was excellent, handy for the Circle & District line underground, shops and most importantly the Albert Hall.
DavidApr 18, 2025
10/10 Happy
Welcomed with a smile. We arrived early and were given our keys straight away which we did not expect. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Definitely worth having breakfast , plenty of choice and unlimited. Great location 4 minutes from the station. Rest value for what we paid. Would stay here again.
sheilaaQ8001WOMar 13, 2025
6/10 Kensington Stay
Whilst comfortable enough. It is a little dated. The bar also shut at 10pm. The shower in our room was old and probably needed replacing years ago.
Staff were fantastic and the hotel was really clean. Room was also very warm and even with the old ac unit it did not cool down.
StephanieApr 11, 2025
6/10 Suited my needs but could have been better.
Good location, close to tube station, shops and restaurants. Bright hotel and fast lifts.
MarkApr 15, 2025
7/10 Amazing location and competitive prices but can be noisy
Location, bed and complimentary breakfast.
JompsApr 22, 2025
3/10 Poor and expensive
RichardApr 19, 2025
4/10 Disappointing
EvangeliaApr 20, 2025
8/10 Good value for money
Near public transport. Overall good value for money... Friendly staff... Big lobby to sit and meet guests.
AliApr 7, 2025
5/10 Noisy hotel becase of the underground goes outside the hotel.
Location
MarcusApr 21, 2025
7/10 Great location, ok facilities.
Handy location in a good area. Able to leave our luggage which was useful. Didn’t have breakfast.
NikkiApr 9, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
This is not the first time for me to come here. Every time I come I meet friendly staff. This time I really thank Mr. Maaz for kind and professional reception. The rooms clean and comfortable as usual.
AbdullahApr 13, 2025
7/10 Good
Updates to foyer.
DineshApr 19, 2025
10/10 Great location, good size room
I stayed here for 4 nights for work. Its in a great location 5 minute walk to the underground, loads of restaurants nearby, great wifi speed, comfy bed
RebeccaApr 10, 2025
3/10 Old, needs improvement!
Location was not to bad.
NaserApr 22, 2025
8/10 Very good
Loved everything, apart from the tube trains keeping me awake.
We'd still stay there again though as we couldn't fault anything else.
Perfect, thank you
LouApr 6, 2025
9/10 Superb
Upgraded to Club room so bigger and had view
Good shower
Nice breakfast
Clean
MarianneApr 24, 2025
8/10 We enjoyed, the hotel is very good, the staff is friendly, room is comfortable. Thank you!
location
ArwaApr 14, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
strategic position to reach main city locations
FilippoApr 10, 2025
9/10 Recommend.
Very nice place to stay and affordable in the centre of London.
ChaudharyApr 11, 2025
8/10 Good place to stay, executive is good at the right price as breakfast is included.
Good location and a good deal on the room (executive).
ChristopherApr 7, 2025
5/10 Below average
Locations
KuldipApr 6, 2025
9/10 It is a very good hotel and good place
Rooms and staff
YahyaApr 11, 2025
8/10 Another fantastic stay at this hotel, I know I will return again.
Very friendly and welcoming staff
LynseyApr 6, 2025
8/10 A very reasonably priced stay in a beautiful part of London
Comfortable, clean and an excellent location
IanApr 5, 2025
9/10 Lovely staff. Great location
Best Location. Staff absolutely lovely. So friendly.
AnnApr 10, 2025
1/10 Disappointing- worst I’ve experienced in 35 years of global travel
Intimidating behaviour
Long queues
CathyApr 15, 2025
8/10 Asalways comfortable and convenient for our needs, including no hassle carparking
JohnApr 20, 2025
8/10 Copthorn Tara
Decor a little bit tired, but they were very kind in letting us check in early. 🙂
LindaApr 14, 2025
2/10 Old rustic hotel
Room Service - Very Very slow.
Takes 12-14 hours for room service to provide.
AbhijitApr 15, 2025
9/10 good place
the location is perfect
HussainApr 23, 2025
4/10 Not a great stay
Location
MarkApr 15, 2025
8/10 Very good
A bit old-fashioned with very clean the staff were very friendly
PaulApr 23, 2025
8/10 Pleasant stay in a good location
Breakfast was great, with a good choice.
MichaelApr 19, 2025
8/10 Pleasant hotel
Everything but
K.aApr 24, 2025
4/10 Needs an overhaul
Pretty much nothing works. Hot water, air con, TV.
RiittaApr 3, 2025
8/10 Accessible great value and great parking
Location and price
JaneApr 15, 2025
8/10 All fine as expected.
Regular there for past thirty years.
MichaelApr 14, 2025
10/10 Very enjoyable time
great location, clean and good value
JacquiApr 8, 2025
8/10 Very good
Great location. Room clean but a little dated
SandraApr 4, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
This is my 2nd stay here i love the area
MichelleApr 9, 2025
6/10 Fulfilled a purpose.
Only Moderate
JohnApr 3, 2025
9/10 Excellent hotel staff friendly
I’d stay there again
BarbaraApr 14, 2025
8/10 Very good
Convenient to station
SheilaApr 3, 2025
10/10 Nice place to stay
Stayed here before very happy
JulieApr 2, 2025
8/10 Pleasant
Too close to railway therefore noisy
TerenceApr 15, 2025
8/10 Very good
Good location.
SanjaysApr 21, 2025
9/10 Superb
The location and the staff
TahaApr 20, 2025
7/10 Nice and central
Great location
SarahApr 22, 2025
7/10 Good
Breakfast
JohnApr 19, 2025
4/10 Disappointing
SophiaApr 2, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
AutumnApr 23, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
PatrickApr 19, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
JackieApr 18, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
XiangApr 17, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
ChrisApr 13, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
EllieApr 13, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
JimApr 6, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
DavidApr 4, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
MohammadApr 3, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
GaryApr 3, 2025
8/10 Very good
AhmedApr 23, 2025
8/10 Very good
Jean-paulApr 10, 2025
8/10 Very good
Jean-paulApr 10, 2025
8/10 Very good
MichaelApr 6, 2025
8/10 Very good
NarendraApr 4, 2025
5/10 Passable
YemisiApr 21, 2025
5/10 Passable
SarahApr 15, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
MohamedApr 12, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
NathalieApr 11, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
AndrewApr 6, 2025
5/10 Passable
AshrafApr 5, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
MaxApr 4, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
NicolaApr 4, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
SteveApr 4, 2025
9/10 Superb
MártonApr 24, 2025
9/10 Superb
AmandaApr 15, 2025
9/10 Superb
ThomasApr 12, 2025
9/10 Superb
AngelaApr 5, 2025
9/10 Superb
CalumApr 4, 2025
7/10 Good
NunoApr 22, 2025
7/10 Good
JulieApr 21, 2025
7/10 Good
AntheaApr 20, 2025
7/10 Good
TaraApr 14, 2025
7/10 Good
JessieApr 3, 2025
1/10 Bad
ShannonApr 21, 2025
1/10 Bad
NikitaApr 20, 2025
1/10 Bad
ElenaApr 20, 2025
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Amenities
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Lower bathroom sink
Emergency cord in bathroom
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Visual aids: Braille
Auditory guidance
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Key card access
Happy hour
ATM/banking
Shopping on site
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Reception hall
Covered parking
Secured parking
Garage
Vegetarian menu options available
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
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House rules
Check-in
03:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
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