Base2Stay Hotel, Kensington

Base2Stay has been winning awards and much repeat business for its gently innovative approach to hotels which centres around just being honest and straightforward, with absolutely no hidden fees. Even the minibar has been replaced with a vending machine, so you know exactly what you’re getting at all times. One of its most welcome ideas has been to put a little minikitchen in each room, allowing guests to prepare their own food in their rooms. Ideal for families as little snacks are some of the most expensive things you can buy in Kensington. The rooms are larger than you’d expect as well, and can sleep up to four people. Local restaurants offer exclusive discounts to Base2Stay guests, and will even deliver food to your room if you’re feeling lazy.
This Kensington hotel is within a kilometre of three tube stations: Earls Court, Gloucester Road and High Street Kensington.

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Aside from being a few short stops from central London, Base2Stay is particularly close to Albertopolis, which is the home of museums including the V&A, the Natural History Museum and that perennial family favourite, the Science Museum (all of which are free to enter). For more outdoorsy pursuits, it’s also within walking distance of Hyde Park.