Recently awarded three stars by the quality in tourism board, the Ace Hotel in leafy Kensington spans four beautiful converted Victorian houses. There's a wide choice of rooms, from dorm beds to family rooms and doubles with en-suite bathrooms. Its high standards of housekeeping mean all rooms are top quality, but you don't have to pay top quality prices. Electronic swipe cards make your room safe, modern and comfortable, and each has its own security locker and high quality bed. Public areas are fully air-conditioned - something you'll appreciate if you visit in the increasingly hot English summer.
 
Price examples (January 2008)
 
8 bedded dorm: £15.00 standard, £17.00 weekend
3 bedded dorm ensuite: £23.00 standard, £25.00 weekend
2 bedded private £44.00 standard, £46.00 weekend (per room)
Double ensuite: £90 (per room)

Why is it a good choice for a budget traveller?

Kensington hotels usually set you back a good deal more than this. Here you get to stay in this highly desirable area at a fraction of the usual price and in the latest contemporary budget accommodation. You'll have almost instant access to central London, nearby Museumland and the delights of the West End. Then, after a long day, you can play some pool, top up your tan in the hotel garden, check your emails in the Internet suite, make some new friends in the games room or pamper yourself in the hot tub. 

Where is the hotel and the nearest tube -

West Kensington on the Victoria line, and the hotel is also well-serviced with buses to and from central London

Homepage address (if applicable)

http://www.ace-hotel.co.uk