Name: The Exhibitionist
Address: Queensberry Place, South Kensington, 8-10, South Kensington, SW7 2EA, GB

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Kenneth

An evening at the Proms was made even better by this hotel. Staff wonderful, hotel clean, room fine, facilities easy to access. All in all a must venue if in this part of London.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Christopher

Rooms were ok, not the best maintained. Definitely not a 5 start hotel.

There was something under the chest of drawers that kept beeping all night, I figured the further away you move the electronics, the less it beeps - so probably poor electrical wiring or something of the sort.

There is also a heated floor that you can’t turn off, which is also laid underneath the shower - so you have to tip toe in the shower in order to not burn your feet.

Generally the standard of the hotel does not compare to other 5 star hotels in the area, would rate it as more of a high 3/low 4 star hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Craig

Spacious room , clean and well presented. Good breakfast, including cooked items that were tasty and well presented. Quirky touches to give some talking points - lift decor is unique and magnetic letter board is strangely addictive during lift journeys. Great location with plenty of eating options within easy walking distance, along with two tube stops. Nothing we didn’t like. Re-booked for another visit next year.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Clare

Lovely small balcony with room

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Jack

Amazing hotel, staying in the trash city room which was good but could do with a little maintenance for a top hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Great staff and excellent location. However the standard rooms were tiny and uncomfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Jane

Tiny hotel room, completely overpriced

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Doug

Not quite sure how it is classed as a 5 star hotel. Very basic / cheap furniture in room. No mini bar / fridge, cheap bathroom amenities plus same shampoo / body wash.

Perfectly fine hotel to stay at. Comfy bed but felt very underwhelmed vs expectation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Carol

Staff were attentive and so friendly. Ideal place for RAH and museums.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Julie

Good for Hyde Park concert.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Simon

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Michael

Excellent location. Absolutely superb staff, reception and the bar, love your positive attitudes. Stars. Fabulous breakfast selection, pastries, breads, bacon, sausage and eggs and cereal, yoghurt and choice of juicies, T & C. Room was on the smallish side for the bedroom area, fabulous bathroom with excellent shower options, slippers and robes. Coffee machine and tea options. So why a 4? No fridge!!! Tight between the bed and the wardrobe. USB C ports, but no micro C ports that most phones use. I still would highly recommend this hotel for your London stay. Very quiet area, with a lot of eating options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

David

Excellent location for Albert Hall
Friendly helpful staff
Comfortable room with huge bed and shower Balcony had no view but was very pleasant sitting with a glass of wine after the show. Bar prices very reasonable
5 minutes walk from South Ken tube station

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Allan

We had a fantastic stay at the Exhibitionist. Great location in a nice street hand for South Kensington underground and nearby museums. Staff were first class giving us early access to one of our rooms and always very welcoming. Breakfast was lovely and plenty of choice. Bar service excellent and happy hour cocktails were a bonus. We were at the Royal Albert Hall for a show and it took about 10 minutes to walk from the hotel. Looking forward to my next stay at this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Danielle

Great location, room was clean and cool, would stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Patricia

Loved having a balcony room having a lovely late afternoon drink there relaxing prior to our evening out at the Royal Albert hall, which was just a short walk away.
The staff were very helpful and polite. Offered to hold our luggage after checkout to be free to spend a few more hours in the nearby vicinity.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Kathryn

Slightly quirky, good location for the museums

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Stephanie

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Allan

Fantastic locationn and staff were very helpful and accommodating throughout our stay. No road nosie and shower was amaing. Breakfast items were always being refreshed and plenty of choice. Cockatil happy hours 5/7pm was a bonus

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Joanne

This is a lovely hotel close to many London landmarks and activities. It is quirky and fun. The staff are always lovely, and very helpful. Always enjoy the stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Javier

Great location, very nice staff, quiet and supr clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Stephen

Well designed boutique hotel with a good breakfast and bar area. Our double room with balcony was a nice size and the shower and bathroom were excellent. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Andre

I thought the hotel was well decorated ( very interesting) .Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and fully stock.Front desk assisted with taxi arrangements

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

JANICE

A lovely hotel with some quirky and fun features. The hotel is very clean and nicely furnished. Ideal if you are visiting Royal Albert Hall or The Natural History/Science museum plus only a five minute walk to South Kensington Tube station. Room had a large TV and air conditioning plus tea and coffee making facilities, with bottles of Harrogate Spring water, biscuits and chocolates which was a nice touch.
We would definitely choose to stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Philip

Lovely hotel with quirky decor. Friendly greeting on arrival, where I was informed I was \"guest of the day\" so recieved a complimentary upgrade to one of the penthouse suites. Room was luxurious, with a seperate lounge, 2 lavatory, a bath, rainfall shower, and a lovely outside terrace. Room amenities included a nespresso machine, kettle, bottled water, and a good selection of teas. A basket of snacks including biscuits and crisps was also provided. Toileteries were high-end. Breakfast the next day was good - continental, though there were also some hot items available. Staff, again, were friendly and helpful. Easy check-out.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Gareth

Location was excellent. Stayed there for a show at the Royal Albert Hall. 5 minute walk to everything you need. Bathroom was massive with a double shower and a bath, which surprised me as the bedroom was tiny, with hardly any room to move around and get changed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Davis

Place was nice but the room with the hot tub was incredibly hot in the bathroom. No ventilation. Needs some sort of airflow.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

EILEEN

Wonderful bathroom. Good breakfast. It was very hot in London and the air conditioning was wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Christopher

Well equipped and comfortable hotel. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic location close to tube station, museums, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Park.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Peter

Enjoyed our stay. Staff very helpful.
Only downside Being charged £2 service charge for pouring y own drink at the bar

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Sandy

I can’t say there is anything obviously wrong with this hotel apart from it’s trying to be cool with the quirky decor but it’s actually a bit tacky when you look closely.

The basics were fine - clean room, good shower and hot water, bed average,

Didn’t it here so can’t rate food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Frances

Great location, staff very attentive.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Bryan

Location is fantastic - close to major attractions

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Paul

First class hotel, staff and location. Highly recommended

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Andy

Good hotel, nice staff, clean, comfy bed. very good!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Peter

Really nice to stay in a non chain hotel. The decor is great. Big bathroom with both a bath and a separate walk in shower. Excellent water pressure making for a great shower.
Very friendly check in staff. No problem with an early check in unlike the cheaper chains I’ve recently stayed at where early check in is now an automatic charge.
Great place to stay if you’re planning an evening at the Royal Albert Hall.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Michelle

The room was very clean, and the staff helpful. It was good to have water and snack cookies provided, and one staff member was very good about storing an item in the bar fridge for me. The elevator was very small and felt a bit tenuous at times. The room was large, though, and the bathroom too. The staff seemed to be worked a lot, perhaps working at the hotel across the street as well?

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Pam

The hotel was very clean, fun and quirky and located in a safe and very convenient area near the Natural History Museum, Kensington Station and numerous great places to eat and drink. The staff was wonderful and very friendly and accommodating. We would stay there again! Thank you very much! Pam Parkins

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Andy

A lovely hotel well placed for all London has to offer

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Josef

We were a little disappointed based on the description of this \"5-star\" hotel. The location was convenient and overall the hotel was fairly quiet during our stay. The flooring in the room was carpet and looked like it hadn't been deep cleaned in years, so we opted to keep our shoes on when we walked around in the room. The bed also felt like it saw better days. The decor tried to compensate for some of the design choices in the room, but was lazy in installation - we couldn't even use the outlets near the bedside tables because the tight spacing and the bed trim was attached to the wrapped dressers. The stay was okay, but not the 5 star hotel experience this place was described as.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Katherine

Wonderful area and very nice staff. Amenities and toiletries are bare bones, but overall good stay and not disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Anthony

Great location, staff and service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Duncan John

excellent all-round.

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Jann

I booked this hotel because the reviews were ‘wonderful’ . My experience was totally different. Positives The hotel is in a prime location . It’s a few minutes walk from South Kensington underground, close to Knightsbridge and the museums.
But check in was very impersonal. I was very shocked that not only was a credit card taken but £50 charge was immediately taken and this wasn’t refunded until 12 noon on the day of departure. I have never experienced this in a hotel previously and I am a seasoned traveller.
My room was on the fourth floor. The lift was my first appalling experience. Fake grass and plastic flowers I couldn’t have been more offended. But I accept that’s my personal prejudice.
So my room . Ok but absolutely by no standards a five star experience. The carpet was grubby with a particular obvious stain on the right side of the bed.
Lovely comfortable bed, nice robes provided. Fluffy towels shower was adequate but although a hair dryer was provided it was fairly inadequate and unfortunately the flex wasn’t long enough to reach a plug point that also allowed access to a mirror. I dried my hair standing up next to the wardrobe where the plug points were.
But the main issue for me was the noise. My room was situated next to the housemaid’s cupboard. So from 7 am every morning I was disturbed by banging and clanging. Additionally I heard every conversation in other guest rooms during my stay. I knew when they used the toilet and took a shower. Not for me

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Stacey

Great

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Lee

Comfortable, clean and good value. Only issue was location of wardrobe was tricky to access.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Helen

Lovely clean

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Cherelle

Booked last min and the hotel had already decorated our room for our anniversary and gave us a complimentary drink. I was really impressed. The room was super cute too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Paul

Included breakfast was great, with a wide selection of pastries, yoghurts, fruit, bread, cheeses and meats, and filter coffee and fruit juices constantly kept topped up. There was cooked breakfast options available too but we didn't try them during our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Philippa

Lovely room, bathroom and balcony. Attractive bar with happy hour and tasty cocktails. Good value and really handy for museumd

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

ian

Fantastic hotel a short walk from Royal Alber Hall. Very helpful, friendly reception staff. Basic bar fantastically decorated. Great, huge bedroom with one of the best walking showers I’ve ever had. A little underwhelmed with the breakfast but would not put me off using again. Will definitely use again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Lenaye

We had such an amazing stay, the rooms was amazing staff was so kind and made sure you had everything room service was quick breakfast was fresh and hot and the hot tub was so clean and bathroom new towels everyday and clean room everyday we are definitely coming back to stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Jason

Great hotel, great location, room was a bit small and could do with a coat hook to maximise the use of the small space, would use again though

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Joseph

Great stay. Bed was uncomfortable and room was small.

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Simon

Slightly odd room in terms of decor but it was a good size, clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Andrew

Excellent,slightly\"quirky\" hotel. We only chose the smaller double room but it was perfectly fine for one night.lovely bathroom etc,comfy bed.
Breakfast was excellent. Mainly continental with small selection of hot English. All very fresh and attractively presented.
As an aside,my wife \"lost\" a valuable engagement ring overnight. Searched everywhere in the room. No trace. Very upsetting. Advised reception and ,amazingly,we received phone call later in the day to say it had been found by housekeeping staff. Relief all round!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Meshall

they sorted the room out so beautifully for the stay, amazing staff

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Sarah

Lovely area, hotel quirky but rooms very small

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

David

I've stayed here before and it was as good as last time. Quiet rooms, soft beds, great shower. Easy to get to South Kensington tube. One minor quibble, any tea bags used weren't replenished.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Susan

The location is wonderful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

Stevie

Stayed in th

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

AV

We really enjoy our stay in this hotel.
Perfect location, in a fancy neighborhood, really close to underground station.
Hyde Park is just a little walk distance.
Friendly and nice staff.
Room is well decorated, with comfy bed.
Bathroom has shower and bath tub. Bathrobes and slippers provided.
Lots of amenities like electric kettle and coffee machine with plenty of tea and coffee pods. Complimentary bottles of water.
Everything perfect! Just a suggestion: the only thing missing in the room is a mini fridge.
About the breakfast, honestly we expected more variety and better options. Normally, a 5 stars hotel offers an excellent breakfast with a large selection of fresh products and healthy food. We found the buffet really basic, in accordance to a 3 stars hotel.
And it’s not only about the variety, unfortunately food was not so tasty.
This is not a bad feedback pure and simple, we hope the hotel would consider our review to improve breakfast service.
But that said, we recommend this hotel and we will stay here again for sure!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Gemma

Lovely stay, great fun decor, brilliant cocktails, staff helpful and happy, and beds are lovely.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Rob

Room very clean. Bloody lovely. Bonkers value.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Peter

Great location and room was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Cathy

Had a great night, clean quiet room fantastic comfy bed shower and bath fantastic

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2026

Andrew

The room we had was small - difficult to get around the bed. Bed was not that comfortable and pillows were not as you would expect for a 5 star hotel. It was clean and the staff friendly - breakfast was ok and the location close to the tube for easy access. Would not stay again due to room size and bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Kristi

Looking forward to staying here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

tracy

Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. Room spotless and very comfortable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Timothy

Room clean and quiet. Staff very courteous and helpful. Good location

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Robin

Great decoration, beautiful hotel, friendly staff

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2026

Jin

Blocked drain, empty tissue box, faulty shower head, receptionist with an attitude

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Sarah

Lovely stay. Loved the vibe and decor. Friendly attentive staff. Also in a great location. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Phill

Room fabulous, staff very helpful and friendly, position was perfect for Albert Hall and local cafés, cocktails amazing. All 5 stars and will use again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

naomi

Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Good food and delicious cocktails. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Nicole

Not a 5 star hotel
Staff was amazing and the room had everything you need including extras like towels and slippers, but I was definitely expecting a higher end hotel since it was listed as 5 stars. This hotel is barely 4 stars. I wish there were more consistently with the star ratings.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Nancy

Everything was wonderful!

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Mrs Helen

Lovely stay as usual.

Checked in online prior to travelling but when we got there we were asked for a passport.... Which we didn't have. Warning would have been good.

Also asked for an additional pillow but that request was ignored.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

velina

Lovely hotel, great service, recommend

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Theresa

We love this quirky hotel. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The rooms are cosy and well equipped.
There are a couple of extra touches which are always appreciated. We always enjoy a cocktail in the bar, too. No doubt we’ll be back :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Ann

Nice room, fabulous location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Winnie

Nice room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Lynda

Amazing staff. Great patio

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Laura

Rooms were quite dated and materials were extremely cheap (stick on plastic nightstand tops, fraying closet material). Serious lack of toiletries (one bathroom had no soap at all and shampoo and soap were all in one, no moisturiser).
Showers and bathtub are extremely slippery. I pulled a back muscle sliding in the shower and in our stay last week my daughter got a mild concussion (had to call for a doctor) slipping despite using the bathmat. In our second stay the AC was not working in our room at all. We advised the staff in the evening when we were back in our room but it was too late for them to fix it. Two nights of bad rest. Upon both check outs staff offered minor platitudes but nothing else for our troubles (lack of AC for two nights and concussion.)
The level of service (friendly but not particularly concerned), state of the room, materials and bare minimum amenities does not meet 5 star standards. Personally I think it’s closer to 3.5.
Location is excellent though and quiet but safe.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2026

Alexander

Didn't have breakfast here. Room too warm and a bit on the small side.
Air con Didn't work efficiently enough.
Room felt a little outdated and the marbled stickers on the tables made it feel cheap. Loud music from the hotel next door Didn't help either.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

joanna

Fantastic staff, fantastic food. Only thing i would recommend would be a fridge in the room, especially for the summer but other than that a fantastic hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Laura

Fabulous boutique hotel steps away from the Natural History Museum and the V&A. Clean, comfortable, well appropriated. Hot water!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Chris

Kind and friendly staff. Great quiet location with good access to all areas of London from nearby South Kensington Station. Comfortable room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Gabi

Creativity of the hotel! And the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Louise

The room was clean & well presented.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Mark

The staff were polite & welcoming, the room was clean and breakfast was very nice - thanks!

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2025

Matthew

Poor quality hotel. Star rating needs a review. The only lift in the building did not work.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Amelia

Great hotel

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Chris

The room, although small, was clean and I was impressed by how much was provided including dressing gowns and slippers. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Natasha

Room clean but some decoration was in need of update. Staff where fabulous and helpful to all needs for our stay. Breakfast, small room that when full was teicky to navigate but delicious,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Maha

It’s one of my favorite hotels. I stay there regularly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Pam

Clean staff polite and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Jamie

Great location, friendly helpful staff, spacious comfortable quiet room with great bathroom (the hotel has lovely spacious bathrooms)

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Nancy

Great staff.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Namita

Stayed at the squint splash suite for a special occasion. The room is rather old. For the price, I would expect the hotel to atleast give a complimentary bottle of champagne for special occasions. But it did not feel special, hence the okay (3) score.

The bathroom is very slippery so be cautious. I almost slipped. There is no fridge. The hot tub was throwing water everywhere and there was no way to turn it off unless asked at reception. The room is on -1 level. The breakfast was ok too, no made to order food. Staff was good and helpful.

Overall, the price of the room is just for the space since it’s big and in South Kensington. And the bathroom is big too. But definitely not worth the price at all. At this price, I would expect outstanding quality but it truly was just okay.