Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 rooms, including 7 suites and 5 family suites. Standard rooms (22 sqm) feature city views, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and tea/coffee facilities. Superior rooms provide extra space with Kensington views. Club rooms (23.4 sqm) include striking city views. Family suites (42 sqm) have interconnecting rooms. The Executive Suite (46 sqm) on the 12th floor has skyline views, while the Tara Suite (92 sqm) includes a separate living area and access to the Tara Club Lounge. Accessible rooms feature assistive technology and within-reach enhancements.
Dining Options
The hotel has four dining venues. Bugis Street serves Singaporean, Malaysian, and Chinese dishes. The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar offers traditional British cuisine, wines, and cocktails. The Tara Tea Lounge is the only spot in Kensington for traditional English afternoon tea, with finger sandwiches, scones, and specialty teas. C-Cafe provides grab-and-go coffee, sandwiches, and cakes. Room service is available 24/7.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Kensington High Street tube station. Nearby attractions include Kensington Palace (15-minute walk), Royal Albert Hall (20-minute walk), and Holland Park (17-minute walk). Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the London Eye are 4-5 km away. Heathrow Airport is 23 km from the hotel. Taxis are available outside, and the hotel is outside London's congestion zone.
Facilities & Services
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness room, a 24-hour lobby shop, and meeting spaces including the Liffey Suite and Shannon Suite. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout. Parking costs £29 for 24 hours. Multilingual staff assist with travel arrangements. Children receive a welcome kit with coloring paper and sweets. The hotel holds a Green Tourism Gold award for sustainability.
Family & Accessibility
Family suites feature interconnecting rooms. Kids under 12 eat breakfast for half price, and those under 6 eat free. Accessible rooms include assistive technology, lowered sinks, and grab bars. The hotel is DDA compliant, with staff trained to assist guests with special needs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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