Kensington, London
Cheval Thorney Court
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| Area | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Address | Palace Gate (Stop RP), South Kensington, London W8 5LS, UK |
| Rates | Rate on request (other Kensington residences from £175/night) |
| Apartment types | 2 bed, 3 bed, 4 bed |
| Nearest stations | High Street Kensington (9 min walk), Gloucester Road (11 min walk), South Kensington (16 min walk) |
Classical luxury serviced apartments, your own little paradise on the edge of Hyde Park
With a location like this you wouldn’t expect anything but a duke for a neighbour. Cheval Thorney Court enjoys a very cosy position along Kensington Gardens overlooking Kensington Palace. Take in a performance at Royal Albert Hall, a bit of technological history at the Science Museum, or some nature in one of London’s most exquisite gardens. Enjoy some fine dining with enough choices to try something new each night. Ognisko with stylish Baltic cuisine, Min Jiang with Chinese cuisine and unparalleled views over the park, or even the Park Terrace Restaurant are dining experiences not to be missed. These luxury serviced apartments in Kensington offer a home away from home, appealing to families and the more mature traveler.
Executive Two Bedroom
Luxury Two Bedroom
Deluxe Two Bedroom
Two Bedroom Penthouse
Luxury Three Bedroom
Deluxe Three Bedroom
Deluxe Four bedroom
Royal Gardens for a morning stroll
With interiors decorated like your own little palace, Cheval Thorney Court serviced apartments are a touch of elegance in the heart of the hustle and bustle of London’s Chelsea neighbourhood. Dining rooms fit to entertain well into the night and kitchens to prepare the most exceptional of culinary feats to impress your guests. Each of the 2 and 3-bedroom apartments is fitted with the finest of bed linens to melt into after a long day exploring the city, and reception rooms to relax with a nightcap with the rest of your party. A home away from home for the high-end traveller.
24-hour concierge with intricate knowledge of the city
Cheval Thorney Court serviced apartments have 24-hour concierge onsite to take care of all the restaurant, theatre, and concert bookings you may need during your stay in London. With daily maid services, there isn’t even a need to worry about an untidy house. Upon arrival, enjoy the added touch of a luxurious welcome hamper to set your hunger right after a long day of travel. So often with traveling enjoying fine dining takes centre stage each evening. Fear not your waistline with Cheval Thorney Court’s fully equipped gym facilities. Take some time each morning to get a bit of exercise in and start the day off right.
Features & amenities
Guests at Cheval Thorney Court have access to:
- 24hr Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Business Services
- CCTV
- Comfort Cooling
- Concierge Service
- Direct Dial Phone
- Direct Phoneline
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator
- Essentials
- Free Wifi
- Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen
- Gym
- In-room Safe
- Luxury Toiletries
- Luxury Welcome Hamper
- Maid Service (daily)
- Pets Allowed
- Sky TV
- The White Company Toiletries
- Wireless Internet
Location: Kensington
Cheval Thorney Court sits in Kensington, Palace Gate (Stop RP), South Kensington, London W8 5LS, UK. The nearest stations are High Street Kensington (9 min walk), Gloucester Road (11 min walk), South Kensington (16 min walk). Within easy reach: Kensington Gardens, the V&A, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall.
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Nearest stations
Calculated Straight-line distance from the postcode centroid of W8 5LS to NaPTAN station access points; walking time estimated at 80 m/min with a 1.25 route factor.
| Station | Type | Distance | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Kensington | Underground | 578 m | ~9 min walk |
| Gloucester Road | Underground | 714 m | ~11 min walk |
| South Kensington | Underground | 1,020 m | ~16 min walk |
Eating out nearby
44 restaurants, cafés and bars within 400 m, 35 of them rated 5 (“very good”) for food hygiene.
Official fact Food Standards Agency food hygiene ratings. Food hygiene data checked 23 September 2026. Ratings measure hygiene, not food quality.
| Closest | Hygiene rating | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Thorney Court | 5 | 2026-02-11 | 99 m |
| Kensington Terrace Café | 5 | 2026-05-20 | 129 m |
| Sakurado London | 5 | 2025-10-27 | 168 m |
| Little India | 5 | 2025-11-05 | 168 m |
| Memories of India | 5 | 2025-06-23 | 168 m |
| Jakobs | 4 | 2025-06-23 | 168 m |
Tube and rail lines nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Kensington | Circle, District | 579 m |
| Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | 714 m |
| South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | 1,020 m |
| Queensway | Central | 1,091 m |
Official fact Transport for London StopPoint data (Powered by TfL Open Data); straight-line distance from the postcode centroid.
Santander Cycles
9 docking stations within 500 m; the nearest is De Vere Gardens, Kensington, 127 m away.
Official fact TfL BikePoint data (Powered by TfL Open Data).
Heritage and setting
This address lies inside the De Vere conservation area. There are 34 listed buildings within 250 m.
- 3-15, Palace Gate W8 (Grade II), 42 m
- 2, Palace Gate Sw7 (Grade II), 56 m
- 4, Palace Gate Sw7 (Grade II), 57 m
Official fact Planning Data (planning.data.gov.uk): conservation areas and listed buildings (Historic England). Point-in-polygon test on the postcode centroid.
Parks and museums nearby
- Parks: St Mary Abbots Gardens (602 m), Kensington Gardens (730 m)
- Museums: Royal College of Music Museum (495 m), Science Museum (674 m), The Clockmakers' Museum (689 m)
Calculated Straight-line distances. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Theatres nearby
2 theatres and concert halls within 800 m.
| Venue | Distance | Performances listed |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Hall | 490 m | — |
| Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall | 529 m | — |
| Drayton Arms Theatre | 1,117 m | — |
| Opera Holland Park | 1,238 m | 6 upcoming |
| The Coronet Theatre | 1,292 m | — |
Calculated Venues tagged as theatres or concert halls in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); performance counts from venue box-office listings where we track the venue, 23 September 2026.
The neighbourhood in numbers
This residence falls in the Queen's Gate neighbourhood (Kensington and Chelsea).
| Residents | 6,474 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,883 |
| Density | 12,324 people per km² |
| Homes that are flats | 54% |
| Households renting privately | 53% |
| Households without a car | 53% |
Official fact ONS Census 2021, middle layer super output area E02000586.
Local property market
Homes sold in the W8 postcode district in 2025: 278 sales, median £1,630,000 (middle half £895,000–£3,100,000). In 2019 the median was £1,825,000.
Calculated From HM Land Registry Price Paid Data; district medians are not valuations of this building.
