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Gem Strathmore Hotel

Name: Gem Strathmore Hotel
Address: 41 Queens Gate Gardens, London, GB

★★★★·8.3/ 10Recommended

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📍41 Queens Gate Gardens · London ↗

📞+00442082341100

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Family roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 52 facilities +

Review

Official

'Enjoy convenient amenities such as complimentary wired and wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Dine at the onsite restaurant or enjoy a snack in the coffee shop/cafe. 24-hour room service is also available. Unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. For business travelers, the hotel offers a business center, complimentary wired internet access, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel's 77 guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions with satellite programming, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Additional conveniences include phones, safes, and desks. The hotel is conveniently located near Cromwell Road (0. 2 km). '

Guest scores & sentiment

From 272 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the excellent location, Victorian charm, and friendly staff. Main complaints involve small rooms, dated facilities, and lack of air conditioning causing heat issues. Some found breakfast limited or overpriced.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.2

Cleanliness8.4

Surroundings8.4

Service8.0

Value7.2

Facilities6.9

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Helpful staff · Charming atmosphere · Good breakfast variety

－ ComplaintsSmall room size · No air conditioning · Small lift · Outdated facilities

KEYSuitable for those valuing location and charm. Avoid in summer due to heat; choose rooms carefully if space is critical.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transport convenience?＋

Located in central Kensington, just 300m from Gloucester Road Station, near museums and Knightsbridge. Location score is 9.2.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons?＋

Pros: Excellent location, friendly staff, historic charm, clean (8.4). Cons: Small rooms, dated facilities, no AC in summer, small lift.

dining酒店的餐饮选择有哪些？＋

Features Earls Restaurant for modern British cuisine, Glamis Bar for cocktails/afternoon tea, plus coffee shop and room service. Breakfast value is average.

roomHow are the room size and facilities?＋

Rooms have free WiFi and LCD TVs. However, they are often described as small with dated facilities. Cleanliness score is 8.4.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋

Children are allowed with kid meals available. Families appreciate location and service, but note some rooms are cramped and lack AC.

businessIs it convenient for business travelers?＋

Very suitable. Close to transit, quiet and clean rooms with comfortable bedding. Compact but friendly service meets basic needs.

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Room types · 9

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Triple Room

1 × Double bed / 1 × Twin bed30 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed323-sq-foot room with city and courtyard views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Lever door handlesNon-Smoking

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Comfort Triple Room

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 3

This triple room has a electric kettle and cable TV. The maximum occupancy for this room is 3 guests including children.

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Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed25 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room features a electric kettle and cable TV. The maximum occupancy for this room is 4 guests including children.

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Executive Double Room

1 × Double bed21 ㎡up to 2

This larger room features an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room sizes are based on the average room size and your actual room size may vary.

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Executive Twin Room

2 × Twin bed17 ㎡up to 2

Large room with a spacious seating area. This room features an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room sizes are based on the average room size and your actual room size may vary. Some rooms have a king size bed.

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Superior Double Room

1 × Double bed16 ㎡up to 2

This room features an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room sizes are based on the average room size and your actual room size may vary.

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RoomSuperior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

2 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 2

This room features an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Standard Single Room

1 × Twin bed8 ㎡up to 1

This room features an en-suite shower room, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Superior Single Room

1 × Twin bed8 ㎡up to 1

1 Twin Bed86-sq-foot room with city and courtyard views Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspaceComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Lever door handlesNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking

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DiningSights

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.

1.1km

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.

1.8km

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.

1.1km

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

1.6km

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’.

1.4km

Amaya

Indian · ★ Michelin

££££

This long-standing Indian restaurant delivers a dining experience where the emphasis is on differently sized dishes designed for sharing – delivered as and when they are prepared from the tawa, tandoor and sigri grills. The smaller portions allow you to try more dishes from the impressively varied menu, with smoked chilli lamb chops a standout and top-drawer produce a feature throughout the cooking. The team are friendly, the atmosphere is lively and the vibrant, original dishes remain in the memory long after you've departed.

1.7km

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

As soon as you are welcomed with warmth and charisma by the outstanding service team, you know you're in for a special experience at this jewel of a restaurant. The chefs achieve a perfect blend of modernity and classicism, combining seasonal dishes that embrace Alain Ducasse's beloved 'naturalité' with a roster of his signature recipes – such as the peerless rum baba, a dessert that consistently delivers culinary ecstasy. Underpinning it all are outstanding ingredients, technical mastery and miraculous balance in dishes that can be at once intense and fresh, both rich and delicate.

2.4km

Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay

French, French Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

Named after the famous Pomerol estate in Bordeaux, wine plays an understandably pivotal role at this impeccably run restaurant that caters to both well-to-do locals and those looking for a special night out. At the heart of the elegant room is its striking glass-walled wine store, which features over 700 bins, including Château Pétrus going back to 1959. The cooking itself offers sumptuous luxury ingredients from lobster to turbot, presented in precise, refined dishes with a classic French heart and little regard for unnecessary frills.

1.7km

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Gem Strathmore Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Quadruple Room

Executive Double Room

Executive Twin Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Twin Room

Standard Single Room

Superior Single Room

Facilities · 52

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