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St Simeon

Name: St Simeon
Address: 38 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London, GB

★★·8.3/ 10Recommended

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📍38 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington · London ↗

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Lift / ElevatorStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusCashless payment availableInternet accessAll 9 facilities +

Review

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Located in fashionable South Kensington, St Simeon offers cooked breakfast in the mornings, a self-catering communal kitchen, and free WiFi in public areas. Less than 10 minutes' walk from central London's famous museums, it is also just a 5-minute walk from both Earl's Court and Gloucester Road Tube Stations. With period-style decor, each budget room includes a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities in central kitchen, and an en-suite bath or shower room. Hairdryers are available upon request. St Simeon offers a communal kitchen for guests along with a dining area and a TV room. Reception closes at 1. 00am. There are numerous bars and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk of the building. In London's affluent Kensington and Chelsea district, St Simeon is just 20 minutes' walk from the world-famous Harrods Department Store. Home to the historic Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic Westminster can be reached after a 20-minute journey on the District or Circle Tube Lines. Public car parks and on-street metered parking is available just 5 minutes' walk away.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests consistently praise the quiet Kensington location near tube stations and attractions, friendly staff, complimentary kitchen access, and good value. The main drawbacks are small rooms, aging furnishings, inadequate soundproofing and blackout curtains, compact bathrooms, and occasional reliance on packaged breakfast items. Overall, it suits budget travelers seeking a convenient base rather than spacious luxury.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.4

Service9.3

Wi-Fi8.7

Cleanliness8.3

Value8.2

Rooms8.0

Facilities7.6

Surroundings7.6

＋ PraisedExcellent location and quiet area · Friendly and helpful staff · Rich breakfast options · High cleanliness standard

－ ComplaintsSmall room size · Facility details need improvement · Breakfast ventilation or taste issues · Rooms are consistently small

KEYIdeal for budget travelers prioritizing location and service over space. Those needing quiet, modern amenities, or air conditioning should manage expectations or consider alternatives.

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Room types · 19

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Deluxe Family Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)38 ㎡up to 5

The family room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This family room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 beds.

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (with Mezzanine floor)

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed / 1 × King bed38 ㎡up to 5

1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed409 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towelsComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Visual fire alarmNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Family Suite with Balcony

3 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed29 ㎡up to 5

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This family room provides heating, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Suite, Ensuite (with mezanine )

3 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed29 ㎡up to 5

3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed312 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towelsComfort - HeatingAccessibility - Visual fire alarmNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 4

The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This quadruple room has parquet floors, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

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Standard Family Room

3 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed24 ㎡up to 5

This superior family room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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Standard Suite, Ensuite ( with Mezzanine floors)

3 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed24 ㎡up to 5

3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed258 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towelsPractical - Wardrobe or closetComfort - HeatingAccessibility - Visual fire alarmNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Family Room with Shower

1 × Twin bed / 2 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 5

This family room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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RoomSuite

Suite

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 4

The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Standard Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed16 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed12 ㎡up to 2

This twin room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower

1 × Double bed10 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room features heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This twin room features heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Economy Twin Room

2 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This twin room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed10 ㎡up to 2

This double room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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Standard Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

This single room features private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the central communal kitchen.

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Economy Double Room

1 × Double bed8 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Single Room with Shower

1 × Twin bed8 ㎡up to 1

Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This single room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Suite, Ensuite (Quad Suite )

1 × King bed / 2 × Twin bedup to 4

1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towelsPractical - DeskComfort - Air conditioning and heatingNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking

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DiningSights

Kitchen W8

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Relaxed and free from pomposity, there is a lovely neighbourhood feel to this restaurant that provides both great cooking and a warm welcome. The versatility of the place knows no bounds, as it’s as suited to a romantic dinner as it is to a quick lunch while out shopping or when celebrating with friends. The reliably enjoyable dishes are based on classical combinations and often have a Mediterranean inflection – such as carpaccio of scallops or grilled octopus with smoked paprika aioli. A good value set menu is available alongside the à la carte, but must be booked in advance.

1.0km

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

He may be one of the most famous chefs on the planet, but Gordon Ramsay still remains fiercely committed to maintaining the highest standards at his elegant yet relaxed flagship restaurant. The team here interpret Ramsay’s style impeccably across a choice of menus: the set 'Prestige' selection; the 'Carte Blanche' surprise menu; and the à la carte, where you will find signature dishes like the lobster ravioli and the roast veal sweetbread. The latter is a perfect embodiment of the kitchen's perfectly judged contrasts of flavour and texture, with a pleasing lightness of touch.

1.9km

The Harwood Arms

Modern British · ★ Michelin

£££

The Harwood Arms is a pub at heart, so bar snacks are a must: munch on homemade crisps or a venison Scotch egg while you peruse the menu with a pint. The cooking at this pub may be highly accomplished, but it still does what pub food does best: leaves you feeling eminently satisfied. The menu is British to the core and the owners supply much of the expertly cooked deer and game. Well-balanced dishes burst with flavour and allow each main ingredient to shine by keeping things simple.

1.3km

Elystan Street

Modern British, Mediterranean Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Elystan Street is a neighbourhood restaurant, but as that neighbourhood is Chelsea, you can expect to find elegance and style in spades. It’s a collaboration between Philip Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas, and with its huge windows, well-judged lighting and friendly service, it's an equally charming spot for a light lunch or an intimate dinner. The cooking comes with well-defined flavours and a lightness of touch, exuding a pared-back, unfussy style that suits the frequent Mediterranean influences. Barbecued octopus with aioli, crispy chickpeas and tardivo is a prime example.

1.3km

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Traditional British · ★★ Michelin

££££

Heston Blumenthal has announced that this restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel will close for good in early 2027, so now’s the time to see exactly why it has always been so highly rated. The menu may take inspiration from England's oldest recipe books, but there is still something decidedly 'Heston' about the creative dishes. The signature illusory 'Meat Fruit' epitomises his playful influence, while providing a reminder that superb flavours underpin his dishes – in this case it's a smooth, delicious chicken liver parfait. In another twist, guests are asked how much interaction

2.1km

CORE by Clare Smyth

Modern British · ★★★ Michelin

££££

From the charming welcome to the last of the delicious petit fours, Clare Smyth's elegant Notting Hill restaurant offers a superb experience. Start with a drink in the delightful Whiskey & Seaweed bar, before choosing between an à la carte or two tasting menus. 'Core Seasons' features more recent seasonal creations, while 'Core Classics' includes Smyth signatures like 'Potato and Roe' and 'Lamb Carrot'. Throughout, the eye-catching dishes take outstanding ingredients and fashion them into beautifully balanced, skilfully composed dishes with supreme depth of flavour.

2.5km

Tom Brown at The Capital

Seafood, Modern British · ★ Michelin

£££

After running his own restaurant Cornerstone in Hackney, Chef Tom Brown returned in 2025 to the genteel surroundings of The Capital Hotel, the place where his reputation was first established. The dining room is intimate, immaculate and perfect for that discreet lunch or celebratory dinner. As is the case with all Brown's endeavours, the focus is largely on seafood and the visually thrilling dishes make great use of superb prime ingredients, whether that be turbot with a beautiful array of courgettes or more inventive dishes like the cuttlefish ‘cacio e pepe’.

1.9km

Josephine Bouchon

Lyonnaise, French · Bib

££

Chef Claude Bosi returns to his Lyonnaise roots with this buzzy ‘bouchon’, where the tables are tightly packed and the walls are adorned with colourful posters. The menu could scarcely be more French if it was emblazoned with the tricolore: vol-au-vent, andouillete, frog’s legs… take your pick. It’s all executed with great skill and packs in plenty of flavour, while the service is delivered with a certain ‘bonne humeur’. The set menu is remarkably good value, as is the 'plat du jour', and the well-chosen wine list contains some notable French producers. There's another, larger branch in Maryle

833m

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St Simeon

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 19

Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (with Mezzanine floor)

Family Suite with Balcony

Suite, Ensuite (with mezanine )

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Standard Family Room

Standard Suite, Ensuite ( with Mezzanine floors)

Family Room with Shower

Suite

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Deluxe Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Single Room

Economy Double Room

Single Room with Shower

Suite, Ensuite (Quad Suite )

Facilities · 9

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