The Kensington Hotel
Season events from The Kensington Hotel
Big days out from The Kensington Hotel. The Chelsea Flower Show is about 7 minutes away (18–22 May 2027). Wimbledon, 28 June – 11 July 2027, takes about 19 minutes by road. For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, allow about 40 minutes for the 22.7 miles. The Derby at Epsom is about 41 minutes away (4–5 June 2027). The hotel is at 109-113 Queen's Gate in South Kensington. The address is Queen's Gate.
How the day runs
On a Wimbledon day the car leaves The Kensington Hotel with time in hand for the A3205 and A217. You are dropped where the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. Through the day the chauffeur waits nearby and comes back when you message. Coming back to the hotel takes about 19 minutes, plus the time the car parks need to clear. Away from the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse takes 33 min and Kempton Park Racecourse takes 35 min. Ravensley is not connected with any of these events; tickets and enclosures are booked with the organisers.
- The Kensington Hotel to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club19 min, 5.3 miles, in clear traffic
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to The Kensington Hotel19 min, 5.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel is at 109-113 Queen's Gate in South Kensington.
Source: doylecollection.comThe Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.
Source: rhs.org.ukThe Championships have been held from 1877.
Source: content.wimbledon.comIts Town House restaurant is set in a Regency-period townhouse, with open fires, high ceilings and heritage decor.
Source: doylecollection.comAccommodation ranges from classic rooms to named suites including the Kensington, Knightsbridge and Brompton suites.
Source: doylecollection.comThe K Bar is an Art Deco-style bar, and meeting and event rooms are available.
Source: doylecollection.comBy road, the closest station is West Brompton, about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 25 minutes' drive (14.9 miles).
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Questions
How far is Wimbledon from The Kensington Hotel?
5.3 miles, about 19 minutes on a clear road; event traffic adds to that.
What are the 2027 dates for the Derby at Epsom?
4–5 June 2027.
Is there a dress code at Wimbledon?
No formal requirement; many guests dress up, and jacket and tie are not required even in debenture restaurants. Dress for changeable weather.
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- Chauffeur at The Kensington Hotel
- The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur
- Wimbledon by chauffeur
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn by chauffeur
- The Derby at Epsom by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- Wimbledon from The Kensington Hotel
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from The Kensington Hotel
- The Derby at Epsom from The Kensington Hotel
- Day hire from The Kensington Hotel
- Airport transfers for The Kensington Hotel
- A day in Oxford from The Kensington Hotel
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