StayAreasIs Ember Locke Kensington in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. Ember Locke Kensington is in Kensington, about 11 minutes from Natural History Museum by public transport. Three big free museums sit on one street by Kensington Gardens, and the Piccadilly line runs straight to the West End and Heathrow.
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- Area
- Kensington
- Address
- 202 Cromwell Road, SW5 0SW
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.0 / 10 from 1,937 reviews
- Stars
- 4 stars
- Typical mid-range double in Kensington
- About $295 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 62 minutes, Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington
How far Ember Locke Kensington is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Kensington, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ben | 4.9 km | — | 24 minbus 49, District |
| Buckingham Palace | 3.6 km | — | 28 minbus 49, District |
| Covent Garden Market | 5.3 km | — | 32 minbus 49, Piccadilly |
| London Eye | 5.5 km | — | 32 minDistrict, bus 148 |
| Trafalgar Square | 4.8 km | — | 34 minbus 49, District |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 7.0 km | — | 37 minbus 49, District |
| Borough Market | 7.3 km | — | 37 minbus 49, District, Jubilee |
| Tower of London | 8.3 km | — | 40 minbus 49, District |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Ember Locke Kensington has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Garden
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
Not listed: room service, swimming pool and spa.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Kensington
Home to the Natural History, Science and V&A museums, plus Kensington Gardens. Leafy and easy with kids.
20 min to Leicester Square. South Kensington and High Street Kensington (District, Circle, Piccadilly lines).
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Ember Locke Kensington: questions
Is Ember Locke Kensington in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. Ember Locke Kensington is in Kensington, about 11 minutes from Natural History Museum by public transport. Three big free museums sit on one street by Kensington Gardens, and the Piccadilly line runs straight to the West End and Heathrow.
How far is Ember Locke Kensington from Kensington Palace?
1.2 km in a straight line, about 19 minutes on foot.
How do I get from Heathrow to Ember Locke Kensington?
About 62 minutes door to door to Kensington: Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington.
Is the area around Ember Locke Kensington safe?
Street crime in Kensington is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Ember Locke Kensington have room service?
Room service isn't listed for Ember Locke Kensington on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Ember Locke Kensington have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Ember Locke Kensington on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Ember Locke Kensington have air conditioning?
Yes, Ember Locke Kensington lists air conditioning on Booking.com.