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This Kensington boutique is something a bit different for the ultra-competitive London hotel scene — neither a chintz-laden country-house fantasy nor the deranged hallucination of an interior designer gone mad, the Rockwell is modern in a way that's sedate, restrained, maybe even a bit Scandinavian, behind that gleaming white Victorian facade.
This isn’t meant to be a case of damning with faint praise, however. Though it may be short on outsized gestures and over-the-top design statements, the Rockwell is full of personality: the bold patterned wallpapers are a contemporary take on classic English style, and the sleek modernist furnishings leave the impression that the architects, not some star decorator, had the last word.
As for creature comforts, the Rockwell is luxurious, though it stops a bit short of decadence. Notable in their absence are bath tubs; but notable in its presence is the hotel’s courtyard garden. The mezzanine suites are split-level apartment-style lofts, and the garden rooms each have their own south-facing patio, a rarity for a London hotel room.
The Rockwell’s restaurant is a fine one, well worth staying in for a meal. And, although The Rockwell's immediate surroundings are hardly inspiring, nearby west-central London beckons; Kensington and Chelsea surround you, with no end of museums, galleries, and shopping and dining options — even Hyde Park is just a short hop away.
How to get there:
The Rockwell is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Earl's Court tube station. If you’re arriving from Heathrow Airport, the most convenient transfer option to central London is the Heathrow Express train, which leaves Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station. One-way fares are available from £18 and roundtrip fares from £32. By black cab, The Rockwell is approximately a 45-minute ride from Heathrow Airport (depending on traffic) and can cost upwards of £50.
- 35 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 139 Guest Reviews
- The Rockwell
- 181 Cromwell Road
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Kensington
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour room service
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
- Wake-up service
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139 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Amanda
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The interior design and the convenient location.
The hotel staff, who were very helpful and professional.
What the hotel could do better:
Although I was aware taht the single room was a small room and only suitable for a single occccupant I was surprised to find that there was only a single bed. Had I have known this, I would have chosen a double room as I did not find sleeping in a small bed very comfortable. This room is really suitable for a child over 12 years of age travelling with their family.
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- Amber
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Not much. The staff were pleasant but unable to offer any assistance with locations and all requests had to be repeated as they had some trouble with English.
What the hotel could do better:
Everything almost. Mostly rebuild the walls between rooms as they are paper thin and if your neighbors stay up late so will you.
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- Guillermo
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Clean, perfect location for me.
What the hotel could do better:
Improve early check-in
