The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge.
The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception.
The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Close by are the exhibition centres of Earls Court and Olympia.
Hotel Information
The Gainsborough Hotel is a Victorian residence converted to a Hotel. The hotel decor is very Vctorian and has a lot of paintings and artefacts from that era. The hotel has 48 rooms and all rooms are individually designed. All rooms are en suite - Standard rooms have en suite shower rooms only and Deluxe rooms have en suite showers and baths.
Surrounding Area
The hotel is located in the exclusive borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is 2 minuted walking distance from the Natural History museum and in close proximity to Royal Albert Hall, Earl's Court, Knightsbridge.
Transport
Located 1/4 mile from South Kensington tube station.