Central London accommodation
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Elevate your experience with modern comforts, delicious catering and access to a variety of on-campus facilities that support education and growth.
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in Central London
Imperial College London’s main campus in South Kensington is the perfect place to host your next residential conference or educational trip.
Our prime location in Central London is a mere two-minute stroll from iconic landmarks, such as Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and the Science, Natural History and V&A Museums. Enrich your London trip with inspiring surroundings and exceptional experiences that will leave a lasting impression.
We brought five French friends with us. The welcome was friendly and we were all given instructions on how things worked. The rooms were bright clean and airy and the beds totally adequate. The full English breakfast is on of the best we've had in any hotel. The croissants impressed our French friends...Praise indeed. Centrally located and I am sure we will be back."
Gordon C
September 2023
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How to find us in Central London
Imperial College London, Prince's Gardens, Watt's Way, London, UK
Public transport
The nearest London Underground (tube) stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road, a 10-minute walk away. From here, you can take the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines to anywhere in London.
FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT
Journey time: 50 minutes
Take the Heathrow Express, which runs every 15 minutes to Paddington mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the Circle line to South Kensington. Alternatively, you can take the Piccadilly line directly from Heathrow Airport to South Kensington.
FROM LONDON CITY AIRPORT
Journey time: 40 minutes
Take the DLR to Canning Town, then change to the Underground and take the Jubilee line. At Green Park, change to the Piccadilly line to South Kensington station.
FROM GATWICK AIRPORT
Journey time: 50 minutes
Take the Gatwick Express, which runs approximately every 15 minutes, to Victoria mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the District or Circle lines to South Kensington.
FROM STANSTED AIRPORT
Journey time: 90 minutes
Take the Stansted Express, which runs approximately every 15 minutes, to Liverpool Street mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the Circle line to South Kensington.
By car
Parking on campus is extremely limited and must be pre-booked at least seven days in advance, subject to availability. The cost is £3.00 per hour or £22.00 overnight. Entry is via Exhibition Road, SW7 2BX. To book, please email car.park@imperial.ac.uk and provide:
- the car make and model;
- the registration (licence plate) number;
- your arrival and departure date.
Unfortunately, camper vans and minibuses are not able to park on site.
Parking in the streets around Prince’s Gardens is on a pay-and-display basis for limited periods only.
By coach
Coaches can drop off and pick up guests at the corner of Prince’s Gardens main entrance on Exhibition Road. The maximum standing time is 20 minutes.
There is no coach parking available on campus. The nearest coach park is Euro Car Parks in Hyde Park, W2 4QH.
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