MERCURE LONDON KENSINGTON HOTEL

Mercure London Kensington Hotel

Set in the upmarket Kensington neighbourhood, this relaxed, modern hotel is 17 minutes’ walk from the Natural History Museum and 2 miles from Hyde Park. The down-to-earth rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines and iPod docks. There’s an informal bar and a meeting room. Breakfast is available for an additional fee.