StayAreasIs The Milestone Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. The Milestone Hotel is in Kensington, 350 m from Kensington Palace and 950 m from Natural History Museum. Three big free museums sit on one street by Kensington Gardens, and the Piccadilly line runs straight to the West End and Heathrow.
Our note: Classic English luxury opposite Kensington Gardens.
- Area
- Kensington
- Address
- 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 9.5 / 10 from 1,393 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical luxury double in Kensington
- About $645 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 62 minutes, Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington
How far The Milestone Hotel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Palace | 350 m | ~5 min | — |
| Natural History Museum | 950 m | ~15 min | — |
| V&A Museum | 1.2 km | ~19 min | — |
| Hyde Park | 1.8 km | ~28 min | — |
| Portobello Road Market | 2.0 km | — | — |
| Buckingham Palace | 3.0 km | — | 28 minbus 49, District |
| Piccadilly Circus | 3.8 km | — | — |
| Trafalgar Square | 4.1 km | — | 34 minbus 49, District |
What The Milestone Hotel has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
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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The Milestone Hotel: questions
Is The Milestone Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. The Milestone Hotel is in Kensington, 350 m from Kensington Palace and 950 m from Natural History Museum. 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 The Milestone Hotel from Kensington Palace?
350 m in a straight line, about 5 minutes on foot.
How do I get from Heathrow to The Milestone Hotel?
About 62 minutes door to door to Kensington: Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington.
Is the area around The Milestone Hotel safe?
Street crime in Kensington is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does The Milestone Hotel have room service?
Yes, The Milestone Hotel lists room service on Booking.com.
Does The Milestone Hotel have a pool?
Yes, The Milestone Hotel lists swimming pool on Booking.com.
Does The Milestone Hotel have air conditioning?
Yes, The Milestone Hotel lists air conditioning on Booking.com.