LOCATION
In The Heart Of Royal Kensington
Nestled in the heart of Victorian Kensington, the London Lodge Hotel is the perfect stepping-stone for all London has to offer. We are just minutes away from the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum, Science Museum, and Natural History Museum. Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, the Design Museum, and shopping on the exclusive High Street Kensington, Harrods and Kings Road, are all within walking distance. Both the underground (District and Piccadilly lines) and London’s famous red buses (C1, 328 and 74) give easy access to the theatres and nightlife of the West End. Our neighbourhood is both perfectly central and charmingly peaceful, making the London Lodge a quiet haven in the middle of bustling London.
London is one of the greenest cities in the world and some of the most beautiful parks in Europe are on our doorstep, including Hyde Park, Holland Park, and Kensington Gardens, where Kensington Palace is located. Music lovers should not miss a chance to visit the Royal Albert Hall, also in Kensington, for world-class classical music, opera and shows. For the antique collectors among you, the internationally famous Portobello Road is a short bus ride away. For contemporary art lovers, we recommend the Saatchi Gallery. Business travellers will be within walking distance of Olympia Exhibition Centre and the hotel is close to the A4 for direct access to Heathrow airport.
Directions
Just a five-minute walk away, Earl’s Court tube station is the nearest station to the hotel. To reach the hotel, leave Earl’s Court station by the Earl’s Court Road exit, turn left out of the station, walk straight, cross the main Cromwell Road, continue straight ahead and the next street on your right is Lexham Gardens, where the hotel is located. Earl’s Court station is served by the District and Piccadilly lines and can take you to many central London attractions. We are also near Gloucester Road station, served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines, and High Street Kensington station, served by the District and Circle lines.
London Lodge Hotel’s friendly team is dedicated to making your stay in London as wonderful as possible. We will be glad to provide you with information regarding travel, tours, and transportation, and we are happy to book taxi transportation and tours of London on your behalf at the reception. Whatever your reason for visiting London, whether for business or pleasure, we are perfectly placed to cater for your every need.
Airports Direction To London Lodge
London Heathrow Airport to London Lodge
Heathrow Airport is 12.5 miles (20km) from the hotel and there are several transport options to choose from. A taxi is an easy option to reach the hotel. However, taking the tube from the airport is just as easy. Take the Piccadilly line directly to Earl’s Court tube station, exit via the Earl’s Court Road exit, turn left out of the station, walk straight, cross the main Cromwell Road, continue straight ahead and the next street on your right is Lexham Gardens, where the hotel is situated. In total, it is a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
London Gatwick Airport to London Lodge
Gatwick Airport is 32 miles (51.5km) from the hotel. You can take the Gatwick Express, which goes to Victoria station, and from there take the District line to Earl’s Court tube station. The Gatwick Express takes approximately 35 minutes to Victoria station. The cheapest option is to pre-book an Easy Bus shuttle, which will take 65-80 minutes to Victoria station. Should you decide to take a taxi, it will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes, dependent on traffic.
London City Airport to London Lodge
London City Airport is 11.8 miles (19km) from the hotel. The easiest way to reach the hotel is to take a taxi, which will take between one hour and an hour and a half. Should you decide to use the DLR train services and then the underground, take the DLR from London City Airport station to Tower Hill and change for the District line to Earl’s Court tube station.
London Stansted Airport to London Lodge
London Luton Airport to London Lodge
Luton Airport is 34.4 miles (55 km) from the hotel. Regular rail services to central London take as little as 25 minutes. You can catch the Luton Airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes, from which you can catch a train southbound into London St. Pancras station (25 minutes) and then the Piccadilly line to Earl’s Court tube station. Green Line provides an express coach link between London Luton Airport and central London and the nearest stop to the hotel is Victoria Green Line. From there you need to walk to Victoria tube station and then take the District line to Earl’s Court tube station.