StayAreasIs The Pelham London in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. The Pelham London is in Kensington, 250 m from Natural History Museum and 350 m from V&A 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: Townhouse hotel opposite South Kensington station.
- Area
- Kensington
- Address
- 15 Cromwell Place, SW7 2LA
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.5 / 10 from 990 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical mid-range double in Kensington
- About $295 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 62 minutes, Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington
How far The Pelham London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural History Museum | 250 m | ~4 min | — |
| V&A Museum | 350 m | ~5 min | — |
| Kensington Palace | 1.5 km | ~23 min | — |
| Hyde Park | 1.7 km | ~26 min | — |
| Buckingham Palace | 2.3 km | — | 28 minbus 49, District |
| Portobello Road Market | 3.2 km | — | — |
| Piccadilly Circus | 3.3 km | — | — |
| Westminster Abbey | 3.3 km | — | — |
What The Pelham London has
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Not listed: swimming pool, spa and parking.
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 Pelham London: questions
Is The Pelham London in a good location?
Yes, if you're travelling with children or love museums. The Pelham London is in Kensington, 250 m from Natural History Museum and 350 m from V&A 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 Pelham London from Natural History Museum?
250 m in a straight line, about 4 minutes on foot. By public transport from Kensington it's about 11 minutes door to door.
How do I get from Heathrow to The Pelham London?
About 62 minutes door to door to Kensington: Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington.
Is the area around The Pelham London safe?
Street crime in Kensington is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does The Pelham London have room service?
Yes, The Pelham London lists room service on Booking.com.
Does The Pelham London have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for The Pelham London on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does The Pelham London have air conditioning?
Yes, The Pelham London lists air conditioning on Booking.com.