The Exhibitionist Hotel – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Art-Focused Accommodations
The Exhibitionist Hotel features 37 bedrooms across categories including Double, Deluxe, Superior, and Suite rooms. All rooms contain king-size Hypnos beds, Samsung flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, air conditioning, high-speed WiFi, and laptop safes. Bathrooms include walk-in showers, bathtubs, and Anyah toiletries. Select suites offer private balconies with South Kensington skyline views, rooftop terraces with outdoor televisions, or indoor hot tubs with aqua TVs. The Trash City Suite incorporates artwork made from London's black plastic bin bags, while the Jimmie Martin Penthouse features custom British design statements and a sprawling private roof terrace.
On-Site Dining Options
The hotel serves a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the restaurant. The Bar & Lounge opens from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, offering Italian-inspired snacks and sophisticated cocktails. Barista-brewed coffee and breakfast are available for room service. The surrounding South Kensington area has one of London's highest densities of restaurants within walking distance.
Art Galleries & Spaces
The property contains eight gallery spaces displaying frequently changing artwork throughout the hotel. Exhibitions include works like The Pink Bear, a human-size character suit representing commercialism in natural landscapes. Artwork begins in the lobby with a striking Che Guevara portrait and continues through individually designed corridors. The hotel occupies restored 18th-century townhouses combining original design with contemporary finishes and bespoke furnishings.
South Kensington Location
The hotel is in South Kensington, an 8-minute walk from Harrods department store. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum are each a 5-minute walk away. Royal Albert Hall is a 15-minute walk, while Kensington Palace is also 15 minutes on foot. South Kensington Tube Station (District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines) is within walking distance, providing direct service to Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. The Chelsea & Westminster Hospital offers the nearest accident and emergency walk-in service.
Guest Services Available
Reception staff assist with travel arrangements during office hours and can provide information on local attractions and restaurants. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property. Black cabs to Central London typically cost £50-£80 and take 30-60 minutes. The Piccadilly Line tube service to Heathrow runs from approximately 5:10 AM to 11:45 PM daily.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor

