Copthorne Tara

Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England W8 5SR United Kingdom

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No title - expert review In a corner of fashionable Kensington you will find the Copthorne Tara Hotel, one of London's best known luxury hotels. The hotel is within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill. It is also close to the beautiful tree lined lanes and avenue... bootsnall.com No title - expert review Welcome to Lollis Homestay, the smallest hostel in Dresden. You can expect a personal atmosphere, comfortable and individual rooms in a central, young and colourful area of Dresden. Lollis Homestay not only gives you the possibility to stay in Dresden for a reasonable price, it also gives you some s... bootsnall.com No title - expert review The award-winning, modern Copthorne Tara is located in a quiet corner of fashionable Kensington just minutes from the Kensington Museums and Harrods and within easy reach of the eclectic choice of shops and restaurants in Kensington and Notting Hill. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, a coffe... superbreak.com No title - expert review This superior first class hotel offers comfortable accommodations for a relaxing holiday or business trip. It is ideally situated for visitors to the area and features restaurants and two bars and the Cafe Mozart, a... travel.away.com No title - expert review The award winning Copthorne Tara has an enviable reputation for its high standards of comfort and friendly service. A fine, modern four star hotel situated in a quiet corner of fashionable Kensington, the Tara is an ideal base for business or leisure visits to London. Public and private transport ac... information-britain.co.uk No title - expert review The Copthorne Tara Hotel is within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street, Knightsbridge, and Notting Hill. The hotel is also close to the beautiful tree lined lanes and avenues of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, the theatres of the west end and th... sidestep.com No title - user review A start of... realtravel.com London´s best Wheelchair Access - user review The Tara is a very large 'chain' hotel with one over riding advantage for wheelchair travelers. Their accessible rooms really are, just that, accessible. Everything is carefully thought out grab bars at the loo, shower seat,whe... epinions.com Copthorne Tara Hotel, London Kensington - user review A wonderful experience, quiet, convenient location, cont. breakfast included, near a supermarket for picnic supplies, close to tube. Would definitely stay there again. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.Hotel provided hot water pot & tea & coffee & a refrigerator which made it nice to pick up food... expedia.com Rare modern hotel with good value - user review Amazing location, near tube station and places to eat in a safe, upscale area. Regular rooms are a great value but room upgrades are probably not worth it. Hotel has nice cafeteria for quick, cheap eating options and paid internet terminals. The only thing to beware of is that the bathrooms have sep... expedia.com Always Excellent - user review Been staying here while in London for 7 years now, and always am pleased. This time I had sprained an ankle getting off the bus, and even late at night the desk crew was helpful in delivering ice and extra pillows so I could prop it up! They know the value of their guests and treat us accordingly. T... expedia.com Good value - user review Convinient location, friendly staff, large r... expedia.com Great location - user review Great location, a short walk to Kensington High Street tube station and shops. Decent size room, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Nice restaurants too. My only complaint is the astronomical charge for internet access. Best to use the i... expedia.com Little Gem - user review Hotel is very popular with some of the foreign airlines.Rooms could use a little sprucing up(old stained carpet, older furniture)but were roomy by european standards & very clean.Good location. Traveler's tip on local attractions.Easy walk to Holland Park, Kensignton Garden & Hyde Park. Close to Not... expedia.com Four star starting to slide for a bargain - user review I picked this hotel because it was a good deal. It is a little past its prime, but a good value. That means you'll see more children running around because it's affordable. We had a false fire alarm at 430 am: don't know if that was connected. Part of the strategy of offering bargain rates is to ext... expedia.com A double fit for a single traveler - user review I recently spent six nights in this hotel during mid September. As it was still quite warm (84 Fahrenheit the day I arrived), I was very grateful for the airconditioning system in the hotel. The room was London small with very ordinary furnishings. The bed was small (a double) and worn. Had my husba... expedia.com Nice location, close to Underground station - user review Lobby and common areas are very nice. The room itself w... expedia.com Good location for frequent visitors to London - user review Not terribly near any major tourist attractions, but in a great, safe neighborhood for reasonably priced shopping and restaurants. Attractive lobby, small fridge in rooms. Pleasant area w/tables outside. Traveler's tip on dining.Turn left on High Street Ken, and before you come to Waitrose supermark... expedia.com A good hotel for a decent price - user review On the scale of london hotels this is a very nice one and affordable. One important note, when exiting the high street kensington station make a left towards boots and the cafe nero, then turn left when you reach the end of the block to see the hotel. When we got off the tube nobody had any idea whe... expedia.com Clean, commercial, but a bit dated - user review Staff was neutral. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location, great price. The hotel is modern by European standards, but you can tell it peaked in the 80s. Overall very satisfied. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.FYI grocery store right down the street. Get premade sandwiches one or two da... expedia.com Perfectly located - user review The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were of good size (by American standards). We did not feel cramped into a small space. There was plenty of room to walk around and store your luggage and souviners. Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay.This hotel is conveniently loca... expedia.com great location - user review the hotel was great because of a great location; shopping, transport, food and entertainment was nearby. room were spacious with the amenities to match the price. would stay here again ... expedia.com Very Comfortable and Convenient - user review The hotel was very comfortable, providing expected amenities. The concierge and other staff were very helpful. The hotel was conveniently located in Kennsington with an Underground station within several blocks. This was my third time to stay here and would recommend it to any travelers looking for ... expedia.com Highly Recommend - user review The staff at this hotel are outstanding. Everyone we posed a question or problem with took care of the issue personally, cheerfully and thoroughly. The only issues we had with the room was that the bed basic standard size was too small for two people, and the air conditioning needed servicing. But t... expedia.com Very nice and close to tube - user review This hotel is in GREAT location because it is only a few steps from the tube station and close to the Boots pharmacy and a McDonalds if you are looking to save $$. Service was not great but ok. We had to ask 3 times to get a new remote because ours was broken. Traveler's tip on local attractions.I r... expedia.com Nice choice/good neighborhood - user review This isn't a great hotel, but it does everything you would want. Plus, it's a short walk to Kensington High Street, which has all kinds of food choices and a very close Underground stop. Traveler's tip for business travelers.The club rooms cost more, but come with a great lounge with a terrific brea... expedia.com Good Hotel In Great Location - user review This was our first time in London and we picked a great hotel. The outside looks old but what in London doesn't Excellent service and great location!! Right around the corner from the High Street Kensington Tube Station. Good shopping and easy to get around. Good sized drug store very close by in ca... expedia.com nice hotel - user review Very helpful staff let us check in at 8am. However we thought breakfast was included, but was told it wasn't and it would be substantially more. We passed on the upgrade and roughed it. We stayed at this hotel before and the breakfast was great. The room was nicely equipped for London, walking dista... expedia.com Good Location, Initial service lacking - user review We arrived at hotel about 5pm and had to wait about 30mins to check in. One person was helping the last of a group that had arrived and only one person was helping everyone else.(The wait would have been longer if the man behind had not complained to someone who happened to come from to back office ... expedia.com Rolling Stones Concert - user review We stayed here for 2 nights as the Rolling Stones were playing London. The hotel was fine. I upgraded to club, which is fine if you use the gym, but the club itself is dingy with no natural light or windows. I would stay here again but not upgrade to club. Nice upmarket location with good restaraunt... expedia.com Not impressed overpriced - user review We stayed here for one night in London, while en route to another European city. This hotel was rated 4 , but I've been to 3 5 hotels throughout London and Europe and I would rate this hotel to a high 3 . I mean, the overall quality and service was not worth the money we paid. The hotel is right aro... expedia.com Great Choice! - user review We were extremely pleased with this hotel. Our room was very clean and the hotel staff was very accommodating. The continental breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. We were expecting perhaps a donut and coffee, but instead we had a sitdown breakfast with a wide array of choices. We found o... expedia.com Decent Hotel superbly convenient to transport - user review When I booked this hotel, I believe the rating I saw was a 3 1/2 4 stars. However I think the star rating standard for an American hotel vs a European hotel is NOT the same. Hotel Looks new in the front, but the building is old and the furnishings outdated. First room we stayed in on the 9th floor f... expedia.com No title - user review A large, comfortable hotel, with an attractive lounge, and attractive hallways, in an easily accessible, upscale location. It is nic... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Billed as a 4 star hotel, but I would rate it as a three. Rooms rather threadbare. Service staff were excellent and keep the room spotless. Unnecessary high charges for phones, and extras. I ordered an extra bed for one night and they charged me for three nights. On check out the people next to me h... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Convenient hotel, friendly staff, clean, but noisy situation for the bedrooms at the backside (even at the 9th floor) due to the underground station (2 lines crossing at Kensi... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent location, friendly staff, spacious ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Good common areas in lower floors, but rooms not up to par. Furniture was old and worn, room was only fair. A three star at best (eve... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Good location. Street side rooms were very quiet. Back side of hotel faces train... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Good, clean hotel at a fair price in an expensive ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location though it is past it's best as it is looking old and tired with the exception of the internet cafe and reception seating. Staff was friendly & helpful. Dining choices outside the hotel are plentiful and varied. The hotel bar is completely soulles... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location, and clean enough in general. I just don't really think it lives up to its listed 4 star status, I would actually put it more as a 3 star given my past experiences. If you can get it for a good price, though, it's worth checking ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I believe that this hotel was the worst hotel I stayed in my life and it gave me bad impression about Lon... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I expected a four star hotel I felt like it was a motel 6. A very high price... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I felt this hotel was fine, but not in line with the other 4 star hotels I had stayed at. It was an okay hotel, but nothing more than that. We had to upgrade to get a decent sized bed. It was very close to a tub... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I had to make an extra effort to be friendly during checking to get an upgraded bed size. They wanted to charge me an extra 100 pounds for an upgrade, of which I declined. When I got to my room, they gave me the updated bed anyway. That wa... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I liked the area of the hotel. There was some nice restaurants close by. Hyde park was very easy to get too. The bus stops and tube were also very easy to get too. The room was fine except the bed was so small. The view was nice... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I would highly recommend this hotel. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the concierge (Jamie) spent much time & effort trying to locate a backpack we left on a bus. The rooms are very ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I would recommend this hotel for any business or leisure traveler. The hotel was located a short walk to the High Street Kensington Tube station. We did upgrade our room at check in for an additional 35 pounds and found the amenities well worth the additional cost; with a great view, free unlimited ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It is an excellent 4 star hotel. The staff and room furnishings were exactly as expected. On this particular trip I ended up with a room on the second floor overlooking the trains, but normally I g... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It is located on a quiet block in the up scale Kensington neighborhood, just one block from the High Street tube station and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants and of Kensington Palace, the Museum of Natural History and the Victoria and Albert. The rooms are secure, modern, comfy ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It met our needs, but I wouldn't rate it 4 stars at... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It's very nearly luxuriou... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Liked everything but getting back to airport for my flight. We left early in the morning and the concierge guaranteed me the tube would be running at 6am. This was not the case and ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Lobby and staff worth the 4 star rating, but the room (standard) was tiny with pealing wallpaper, unkept (unpolished, scratched, etc) furniture, stained and cut carpet. Bathroom was very small, towels never matched. For the star rating we expected a much nicer room, very disappointed. The room would... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Much better than I expected based on internet reviews. Not a 4 star in American standards, but I suspect by London standards,... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Nice facilities, helpful staff, I would stay a... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Nice hotel with public areas some of the best Ive seen. Rooms were outdated but overall would ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Nice place with friendly people, three stars in states far exceeded this... mytravelguide.com No title - user review No washcloths in the room, a very ordinary somewhat dumpy hotel which charges extra for a terrible fitness room with just a few machines, and charges $20 a day for internet connection. I was expecting four stars and got two. There were groups of student travelers on holiday, which says it all, that'... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Overall, a nice place to stay. However, we were shocked that a local phone call for 12 minutes was equivalent $42.00 used because it was made to a cell phone. I do not believe that the information was disclosed in their in room information. In any event, even their regular local calls were $1.10 use... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Overall, it is a good experience. As mentioned above the linen and bedding seemed old or perhaps just not to my liking which made it seem dirty. The carpet was definitely dirty and needed to be... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Pretty standard business class hotel. The Asian restaurant was tasty and reasonably priced (fo... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Rooms are very old, small and dated. You have to pay an additional 35 pounds per night to upgrade to the executive level to get a decent room. Bathroom... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Small dirty rooms belie the great location and exter... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Sub par room. Great location for the south ken ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The cop Thorne Tara did not meet my expectations of a 4 star hotel. The furniture was shabby and worn, the bed sagged, the linens were of poor quality, the electric kettle was old and poorly cleaned, and the overall decor was that of a very ordinary... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Cop Thorne Tara in Kensington London was a decent hotel in a great location. It is about a 2 3 minute walk from the Underground station. The hotel itself has a decent lobby area, however the rooms are extremely basic. But overall it is a good value for the money, just do not expect four star ser... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is situated in a very good location a block off of the busy street high street Kensington. The hotel is a short 3 5 minute walk to the metro, and also close to shopping, food, and a grocery store below the marks and Spencer. The disadvantages to the hotel were that the 4 star should have b... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was centrally located and everyone was very friendly and willing to assist in any way possible. The room was quiet and clean and met our needs. I would recommend... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was run down and old looking from the outside, the inside wasn't bad, but nothing nears the quality of most 4 star hotels, even in London. The room was tiny and the bathroom outdated. The bed was terribly uncomfortable. The room was pretty clean, however, and the carpet seemed fairly new. ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The room had shabby carpet, well worn furniture, old and outdated bathroom fixtures, and horrible water pressure. The fake wall coverings in the bathroom were coming off, and only 1 set of towels was provided for a double room. This is the worst so called 4 star hotel I've ever been to I've stayed a... mytravelguide.com No title - user review They upgraded our room and let as into the lounge for internet and relax, with no extr... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This 4star hotel has super tiny rooms, where the room has no walking room besides the bed. The TV is like 15 inches, and the bathroom leaks water. This ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This definitely was NOT a 4 star hotel standard. It is certainly misleading to claim that I was getting a 4 star hotel recommendation. As a very frequent business traveler I usually let my company travel agent handle the reservations. This experience will defini... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel appears to have been built in the 1980s, looks a little out of date. But you can forgive that because of the price, great location and that it offers a busy tourist the things you need. The room is fairly large with a small fridge, small table, 2 club chairs, a desk, large closet and ches... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is close to the subway the underground. Getting to it was in a not so good neighborhood. Once there, the lobby was bright and clean. The room was okay. Not big considering it was rated as a four star hotel. I am glad we di... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel met our need for location, comfort and amenities, including a small but nice gym... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This was a good hotel for people that are in London to explore. The room was smaller than American standards, but that is to be expected. The hotel staff was very helpful and accommodating. They even le... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Very nice and clean. Centrally located and close to a tube station. The restaurant was a bit pricey for a breakfast meal. Everything e... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Very well located in nice area, a block off high sty and the Kensington high st tube station. Quiet safe ne... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We enjoyed our stay at the Tara Copthorne; the hotel was very close to the Kensington High St. Tube station. There were many restaurants near the hotel, including a Marks and Spencer food hall which saved quite a bit on food. The hotel staff was wonderful; they never failed to honor a request quickl... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We had a lovely 3 night stay at the cop Thorne Tara. I am sure that our visit was enhanced by the fact that we decided to pay the 35 pound per night upgrade fee, allowing us broadband internet, free breakfast, evening cocktails and a much... mytravelguide.com not so good - user review soory, but i found this hotel quite d... travel.yahoo.com Modern and Inviting - user review The Copthorne is in a great location! Not only does it sit on a fashionable shopping district, there's a tube station right at the base of the hotel. So you're all set if... travel.yahoo.com Perfect for us - user review We've stayed at the CT several times over the past several years, booking through Priceline. We were a little nervous the first time after reading some reviews, so emailed a... travel.yahoo.com Fantastic location, comfortable service - user review You've just posed in front of Big Ben, caught a glimpse of Tony Blair in front of Number 10, and tried to squeeze in some high tea with the Queen, but she didn't return your... travel.yahoo.com Great location, Very nice hotel - user review We were very pleased with this hotel. The location is escellent, just 5 minutes to the High Street Kensington tube station. It is only a short walk to Kensington Gardens and Ke... travel.yahoo.com Nice place to stay - user review The location is very convenient. It is accessible to the places we wanted to see. The hotel is clean. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. It is a nice place to... travel.yahoo.com Very nice hotel - user review We booked this hotel through Priceline at a great rate but after reading several unfavorable reviews were not sure we got such a deal. We sent off an email right away with a req... travel.yahoo.com Very Satisfied Customer - user review My sister and I have stayed at the Copthorne Tara twice over the last 4 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience each time. The hotel is neat, clean, well-appointed and c... travel.yahoo.com Best location in Kennsington - user review Have spent a 2 night stay in 1995 and a 6 night stay in 1999. The staff very friendly and very cooperative. The Tara is in a "off-the-beaten" path location, a 5 min walk to Kensin... travel.yahoo.com Good destination in London. - user review We were very pleased with the hotel in every way. For the price it is an excellent bargain. The room size was small for US but certainly fair to good for British standards. Staf... travel.yahoo.com