Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about our stay at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London.
If you’re looking for a comfortable stay right in the heart of Central London, then the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington is definitely worth checking out.
It’s prime location is the perfect base for a trip to the UK’s capital city, and there is really nowhere else like London!
I travel continuously, and I see many cities, but there is nowhere like London
Norman Foster
The Copthorne Tara Hotel is conveniently located just minutes from Kensington High Street, the main shopping street in Kensington, and less than a 5 minute walk from Kensington High Street tube station.
Kensington High Street is the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy; with shops ranging from Marks & Spencer, TK Maxx, Urban Outfitters, L’Occitane, Jigsaw, Hobbs, H&M, Uniqlo and Whole Foods. And it’s just about a mile to London’s most iconic store, Harrods.
Or you can hop on the District and Circle Line to Notting Hill Gate where you can peruse the vintage shops and stalls of Portobello Road Market.
The Copthorne Tara is also walking distance away from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, so if you need to relax and reframe in nature, you’re also perfectly located!
And this area has you covered for museums too! From High Street Kensington station, you are just two stops to South Kensington, where you can visit three of London’s most famous museums, including the Natural History Museum , the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, which hosts many exhibitions. Current exhibitions include “Bags: Inside Out“, which, as you might expect, explores the style, function, design and craftsmanship of the ultimate accessory.
If you are looking for some more idea of what to do in London, then have a look at this post here, or click below.
The Copthorne Tara Hotel
The hotel offers its guests a luxurious stay in a contemporary setting in the city center.
The hotel is perfectly suited for business and leisure travelers looking for a comfortable stay in a great location.
The hotel has excellent facilities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, meeting rooms and private function rooms, as well as an onsite restaurant and tea room.
However, as I was injured and unable to exercise, and wanted to explore London, and in particular have dinner at “The Ivy Kensington Brasserie“, which is located a few minutes away from the hotel on High Street Kensinton, I must confess I didn’t take advantage of these facilities, although I did manage a sneak peak at one of the private rooms!
Rooms and suites
The Copthorne Tara Hotel London is home to 833 bedrooms, including 7 Suites and 5 Family Suites.
Dining
As I mentioned above, I didn’t eat at the hotel, but a range of dining options are available.
The Bugis Street Restaurant
Considered to be one of London’s best Asian restaurants, Bugis Street encompasses a relaxed ambiance with fabulous international cuisine. The menu comprises Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese food with a modern twist.
Examples of what you will find on the menu include Satay chicken, Crispy aromatic duck, Singapore curry laska and Nasi goreng to name just a few of the dishes. You can find the full menu here.
The Brasserie Restaurant and Bar
The Brasserie Restaurant and bar offers all day dining, serving traditional British dishes alongside an extensive wine list, ales and classic cocktails in a relaxed casual setting.
Dishes include Scottish steak & ale pie, Wild mushroom & goat’s cheese tart,
Chicken tikka masala, the Millenium burger and a selection of pasta and pizzas. Have a look here for the full menu.
The Tara Tea Lounge
As it’s name suggests, this is the place for your traditional afternoon tea, which, in my opinion, is one of the highlights of a trip to the UK.
You can’t see in the picture, but they DO serve scones with clotted cream and jam!
Cafexpres
The place to catch up with friends over a drink, or grab a fast to-go coffee, tea, cake, sandwich, or wrap.
Fitness
The hotel doesn’t have a pool or spa facilities but it does have a gym. As I mentioned, I didn’t use it and to be honest, I can’t even tell you the opening hours! But, if you did want to work up a sweat, then there is a gym on site!
Meeting Rooms
The Liffey Suite is located on the first floor and is the perfect setting for an executive meeting or a special event. The suite can accommodate 260 guests seated and 300 guests standing.
Shannon Suite
The Shannon Suite, on the ground floor, can accommodate 350 guests seated and 400 guests standing. It is the ideal place to place to celebrate your special occasion or the suite can be configured to host a large scale business event.
Final words about the Copthorne Tara Hotel
The location of the hotel is perfect for exploring London and the service was friendly and efficient. Private parking is available on site, and although it is quite expensive (£29 for 24 hours for hotel guests. £15 per day for event attendees), it is a typical London rate.
When we arrived the direct access door to the car park was closed, so we had to walk around the outside of the hotel to get to the lobby! Luckily it wasn’t raining but it was cold. This seemed to have been rectified by the time we left, so, hopefully was only a temporary glitch.
Overall, I really enjoyed our stay and I would stay there again on another trip to London. I would definitely recommend a stay at the Tara Copthorne when you are in London, and don’t forget to have a look here for things to do in London, and and here for more of our hotels and resorts features.
Photo Credits : @Tara Copthorne and Millenium Hotels
What a beautiful place to stay at and these photos are stunning! I have been to London once for a layover and would love to come back to do an actual vacation. They have so many things to see and how lovely would it be to stay and eat here!
Maureen
Thank you Maureen! Yes, there is so much to see and do in London that you really do need more time than a layover! I hope you get the chance to go back xo
Looks like a beautiful place to stay! And, I’d be there every morning for breakfast for the scones and clotted cream! Yum!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thanks Carrie! Scones and clotted cream are the best xo
This looks like the perfect place to stay in London! The Tara Tea Lounge sounds lovely!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks Jill! Afternoon tea is always a good idea! I love the scones and clotted cream 🙂
Seems beautiful place and you had a great experience there.
Love: Mariann Yip
Thank you Mariann! Yes, we had a great stay there x
The rooms look comfortable. Thanks for the recommendation and review of the hotel.
Thank you Nancy! Glad you enjoyed the feature x
It looks like a wonderful place to stay!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Thanks Lovely! We really enjoyed our stay xoxo
This hotel is so gorgeous!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thanks Ashley! We really enjoyed our stay x
Just stunning! Everything is so modern and fresh. Can’t wait to start traveling again soon!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Thank you Shauna! Its so good to be travelling again, although it’s still a little complicated 🙁 Hopefully it will get easier again with time x
I always love when the hotel is near all the fun things we are going to do, because who really spends that much time in the room when traveling. It’s all about go, go, go!!!
This looks fabulous,
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks Jodie! I really love it when a hotel is centrally located as it saves so much time and stress getting around x
Beautiful!
Thank you xo
WOW! This hotel is stunning! I absolutely love London and would really like to go back one day. This hotel sounds like the perfect location to stay while there!
Thanks Laura! It’s perfectly located for central London and our stay was really comfortable x
Love the luxe accommodations! Would love to stay here one day. I adore that cute rooftop!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thanks Kathrine! Actually, the outdoor area is at ground level, but a rooftop bar would be a nice feature! xo
It looks like a really great hotel! Would love me some afternoon tea there 🙂
Afternoon tea is always a great idea 🙂