Local Attractions
Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum is at 97 Cromwell Road, between Gloucester Road station and the South Kensington museums. These are the main sights nearby, with our own visitor guides where we have measured the walk from the hotel door.
Attractions
- Hyde Park
One of London's largest Royal Parks, open until midnight.
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Art and design museum on Cromwell Road. Free entry.
- Chelsea Football Club
Stamford Bridge stadium tours and match days.
- Portobello Road Market
Antiques, vintage fashion and street food in Notting Hill.
- Notting Hill film locations
The bookshop, the blue door and the streets from the film.
- Tate Britain
British art from the 16th century to today.
Visitor guides from the hotel
- Things to do in Kensington
13 places, each timed on foot from the hotel, with the entrance to use.
- Kensington Gardens
Free, closes at dusk. The Albert Memorial is about 19 minutes on foot.
- Kensington Palace
Tickets, opening hours and who lives there.
- Holland Park and the Kyoto Garden
Free. About 32 minutes on foot to the Kyoto Garden.
- Natural History Museum
Free. The West Entrance on Queen's Gate is 9 minutes on foot; the main entrance, through the East Gate, is 12.
- South Kensington restaurants
14 restaurants checked in October 2026. Ognisko is 6 minutes from the Royal Albert Hall.
- Royal Albert Hall
About 15 minutes on foot, along Cromwell Road and up Queen's Gate.
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Green Gate is 30 to 35 minutes on foot.
- What's on in Kensington
Exhibitions, concerts and seasonal events nearby.
- South Kensington station
Lines, step-free access, closures and the subway to the museums.