OVERVIEW OF THE HOLIDAY INN KENSINGTON FORUM
The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel is located just 2 minutes walk from Gloucester Road Underground station which has superb direct links to both the West End of London and also Heathrow Airport. Within a few minutes walk there are major attractions including Earls Court Exhibition Center, the Natural History Museum, High Street Kensington and Harrods in Knightsbridge. This is a very upmarket, mainly residential, area of central London with many bars, restaurants, shops and even a casino on the doorstep. The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum is one of their larger hotels and offers all aspects of a superior hotel with on site car parking, bars, restaurants and a great pub with carvery. Within 200 metres of the Holiday Inn Kensington, at Point West, is the David Lloyd Fitness center. Almost opposite is a Sainsbury 24 hour supermarket and an internet shop with the facility to connect your laptop. Typical taxi fares travelling from the Kensington Forum hotel are Harrods £ 3.50, West End £ 7, Mayfair £ 8 and Regents Park £ 13.
London Hotels recommends this hotel as being in a good location for the tourist.
The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel in South Kensington is 200 metres to the west of the underground station at the intersection of Gloucester Road and Cromwell Road. It is also on the A4 road which comes into central London direct from the M25 motorway so travel to this Holiday Inn hotel is simple. Within walking distance are Knightsbridge, Earls Court, Fulham and Kensington. The West End is 2 miles to the east and can be accessed very easily within 10 minutes by direct underground service or by taxi in around 15 minutes. London Heathrow Airport is a direct service on the Piccadilly line from Gloucester Road.
The Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is the largest Holiday Inn in Europe and offers 910 light and modern guest bedrooms, 73 of which are executive and four magnificent suites. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, remote control colour TV, satellite channels, direct dial telephone, voicemail, dataport, Sony PlayStation, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. One advantage of staying at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum is that because of its height, the bedrooms are above the usual city noise of the London traffic.
Executive Rooms at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
There are 73 fully refurbished executive bedrooms at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum all which offer you additional space and comfort, including:
- A large working desk
- Trouser press
- Larger seating area and sofa
- Complimentary mineral water, chocolates and news / lifestyle magazines
- Executive stationery
- Deluxe toiletries in the bathroom
- Complimentary use of a bathrobe
- Complimentary evening turndown service provided on request
The Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum offers its guests a choice of three restaurant/bars whether you want to relax with dinner, grab a quick snack or enjoy a pint of traditional British beer then you are spoilt for choice.
Consortia
The recently refurbished restaurant at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum offers a light, modern design and is located adjacent to the Hotel's Lobby. The ideal place to meet up with friends, family and business contacts, Consortia serves a modern European menu and a wide range of New World wines in a relaxed and informal setting. In the warmer months, you can enjoy lunch or dinner on the outdoor terrace and special lunch time menus offer exceptional value for money. It also brews the famous Starbucks coffee selection, which is available to drink in or "to go."
Forum Room
The Forum Room is open for English, continental and Japanese breakfast seven days a week. The hotel's main restaurant for breakfast, the Forum Room serves an extensive hot traditional English breakfast, alongside fresh buttery croissants and pastries, hot toast and preserves, a cold continental meat selection, cheeses, cereals, fruit and much more.
Cromwell Tavern at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
This traditional wood panelled bar has the look and feel of a Victorian style British pub and a warmth of welcome to match. Serving traditional British draught beers and real ales, alongside an array of other wines and spirits, the Cromwell Bar is an ideal place to relax and watch the latest soccer game or live sports events. The Carvery food is worth a try.
Alternative London hotels in the immediate vicinity of the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum include:
Lower price hotel:
Montana Hotel London a popular Kensington 3 star with a great reputation
Higher Standard alternative hotel:
Marriott Kensington Hotel London- a Marriott superior 4 star.
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