If your August agenda combines serious business with serious recovery, The Milestone Hotel And Residences on Kensington Court is the rare London address that delivers both without compromise. Rated 4.8 from over 1,100 verified reviews, this five-star Kensington landmark sits moments from the Victoria and Albert Museum and within easy reach of the Notting Hill Carnival — Europe's largest street festival, which transforms the neighbourhood every August Bank Holiday weekend.
What sets The Milestone apart for the discerning business traveller is its dedicated wellness facilities including an infrared sauna and cold plunge bath — precisely the contrast therapy combination that elite professionals, athletes and executives rely on to reset between back-to-back meetings, conference days or long-haul arrivals. Recover properly, sleep deeply and arrive at tomorrow's boardroom sharp.
Book through Madyen.com and secure your August dates with just a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, flexible payment options, free cancellation on most bookings and savings of up to 15% on your stay. Kensington in August is in high demand — lock in your rate today.
August is peak season at The Milestone Hotel And Residences, with demand driven by the Notting Hill Carnival Bank Holiday weekend, summer business conferences, V&A exhibition programmes and international leisure travel. Rates reflect this demand, and availability — particularly for suites, residences and rooms with wellness access — is limited. Booking early through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit is the most effective way to secure your preferred room category at the best available rate, with savings of up to 15% versus walk-in or same-day pricing. Flexible payment options mean you can hold your room now and manage the balance on a schedule that works for you. Check live availability and current August pricing directly on Madyen.com.
Superior Queen Room
214.9 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsDeluxe King
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsDeluxe Studio
312 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsJunior Suite
387.9 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsMaster Suite
483.9 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsNear Kensington High Street
With a stay at The Milestone Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kensington Church Street and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thackeray Gallery.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Valet parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Parking
Bar
With a 4.8 rating across more than 1,100 reviews, The Milestone Hotel And Residences consistently earns exceptional feedback from business travellers who value the combination of five-star service, genuine quiet and high-quality wellness facilities. Guests regularly highlight the attentive and discreet concierge team as a standout differentiator — particularly valuable during busy August periods when London's infrastructure is under Carnival-season pressure. The spa and wellness facilities, including the infrared sauna and cold plunge bath, receive specific praise from guests who describe them as a genuine competitive advantage over other Kensington hotels. The residences are frequently cited by long-stay business guests for their combination of hotel-standard service with the space and privacy of a private apartment. Across categories, reviewers describe The Milestone as a hotel that understands the needs of professional travellers without sacrificing the warmth and character that make it genuinely enjoyable to return to.
The Milestone Hotel And Residences occupies a prestigious position on Kensington Court, a quiet, tree-lined address in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The location places guests at the intersection of London's most important cultural, business and residential districts. Kensington High Street — with its retail, dining and transport connections — is immediately adjacent. Hyde Park is a short walk north, providing green space for morning runs or outdoor calls. The hotel sits directly opposite Kensington Palace, one of London's most iconic landmarks, and within the broader neighbourhood that encompasses Holland Park, Notting Hill and Earl's Court. For August visitors combining business with Carnival attendance, the location is genuinely optimal — close enough to the Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove Carnival routes to participate, far enough to retreat to calm five-star surroundings when needed.
High Street Kensington Underground Station (Circle and District lines) is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, providing direct connections to Paddington (Heathrow Express interchange), Victoria, Embankment and the City of London. Gloucester Road Station (Piccadilly, Circle and District lines) is also within easy walking distance, adding a direct Piccadilly line route to Heathrow Airport — the most efficient option for international business travellers. During Notting Hill Carnival weekend in August, road closures and route diversions affect the W10 and W11 area significantly; the hotel concierge team can advise on optimal transport strategies to reach Carnival venues and return without delay. Taxis and private hire vehicles are readily available from Kensington High Street outside Carnival peak hours. The Victoria and Albert Museum is reachable on foot in approximately 10 minutes via Cromwell Road.
August is one of the most dynamic months to stay at The Milestone Hotel And Residences. The Notting Hill Carnival on the August Bank Holiday weekend (typically the last weekend of August) is the headline event — an extraordinary cultural spectacle that transforms the neighbourhood with sound systems, steel bands, elaborate costumes and Caribbean food. For business travellers, this creates both opportunity and logistical complexity: client entertainment possibilities are exceptional, but transport and accommodation availability become significantly constrained. Booking well in advance through Madyen.com is strongly advised.
Beyond Carnival, August in Kensington brings long daylight hours (sunset after 8pm), warm temperatures averaging 20–23°C and a full programme of summer exhibitions at the V&A and Natural History Museum. The BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall run throughout August, providing nightly world-class concert options. The hotel's infrared sauna and cold plunge bath are particularly valuable in August for business travellers managing the physical demands of heat, humidity and a packed schedule — contrast therapy supports sleep quality and immune function during high-demand periods. The Milestone's gardens and terrace also come into their own in summer, offering an outdoor setting that is rare for a central London hotel of this calibre.
For the professional travelling to London in August who demands more than a functional hotel room, The Milestone Hotel And Residences on Kensington Court is a genuinely exceptional choice. The combination of infrared sauna and cold plunge bath for structured recovery, business-ready residences for extended stays, a world-class concierge team for logistical support and a Kensington location that balances cultural richness with genuine calm is rare at any price point. Add proximity to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the energy of Notting Hill Carnival and the connectivity of High Street Kensington Underground, and this is a hotel that genuinely earns its 4.8 rating across 1,100 reviews.
Book through Madyen.com to secure your August dates with a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, benefit from flexible payment, enjoy free cancellation on most bookings and save up to 15% on your stay. August availability at The Milestone is finite — particularly around Carnival weekend. Reserve now.
Wonderful · 449 reviews
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Recommendation
93.8%
Closest airports
London City Airport (LCY)
18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
91 km / 56.5 mi
Luton Airport (LTN)
52.4 km / 32.6 mi
Farnborough (FAB)
59.6 km / 37.1 mi
What's nearby
Kensington High Street
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kensington Gardens
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kensington Church Street
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Thackeray Gallery
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kensington Palace
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Imperial College London
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Albert Memorial
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Royal Albert Hall
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hyde Park
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Design Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Science Museum
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Natural History Museum
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Portobello Road Market
1.5 km / 1 mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
1.6 km / 1 mi
Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Valet parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
A restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Activities nearby
Valet parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour business center
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
24-hour pool access
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Sauna
Free newspaper
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Norwegian
Hindi
German
Russian
Portuguese
Bulgarian
Afrikaans
Greek
Filipino
English
Italian
French
Hungarian
Spanish
Estonian
Czech
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Polish
Romanian
Turkish
Dutch
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - high speed
24-hour pool access
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
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Optional extras
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