Imperial Summer Accommodation London

Imperial Summer Accommodation offers more than 700 single, twin or double en-suite bedrooms in South Kensington each summer. With a choice of bed and breakfast or room only, there’s something to suit every group.

The accommodation benefits from Imperial’s central location and rooms are close to some of London’s most celebrated attractions including the museums and galleries of Exhibition Road, Hyde Park, and the Royal Albert Hall.

Groups also have the opportunity to book classrooms and lecture theatres at Imperial’s South Kensington campus, making it ideal for summer schools and trips.

As a group organiser, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated point of contact
• A single contract
• Ability to book classrooms and lecture theatres on campus (South Kensington)
• Allocated meal times and reserved seating areas if required
• Co-ordinated room lists with rooms allocated together wherever possible
• Dedicated check-in for your group

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Prince’s Gardens in South Kensington offers single, twin and double bedroom options, which have been rated 4* (campus accommodation category) by Visit England.

The property is located just a few minutes from Hyde Park, the Science, Natural History and V&A Museums, the Royal Albert Hall and Knightsbridge. If you’re looking to travel further afield, South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are less than a 10-minute walk away.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available, and Imperial’s extensive range of classrooms and lecture theatres can also be hired.

Classrooms, lecture theatres and sports facilities on campus can be booked at an additional charge.

Prince’s Gardens is rated 4* (campus accommodation category) by Visit England.

Prince’s Gardens has a range of room options available including single, twin and doubles all with en-suite shower rooms. Please note that there is a maximum of one guest in single bedrooms and two guests in the twin and double bedrooms.

Room facilities include:

• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
• Towels and bed linen
• Complimentary toiletries
• Desk and chair
• Electric fan
• Hairdryer

Additional items are available from reception (a refundable deposit is required):

• Internet cable

We offer 722 bedrooms and can cater for large groups.

Groups are able to take photos and videos on campus, but this must be agreed by the accommodation team in advance. Groups are not permitted to use the Imperial College Logo under any circumstance.

Group organisers are required to provide a risk assessment and safeguarding policy for all group bookings, which can be supported by the sales team as required. Fire alarm testing takes place once per week and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) can be provided.

For summer 2025, our group rate starts from £119 per person including breakfast and VAT. Please contact the accommodation team for the most up to date rates.

For enquiries, please contact the Accommodation team on:
Email: groupaccommodation@imperial.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7594 3333
Web: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/visit/summer-accommodation/  

Our Security Officers are trained first aiders.

Prince’s Gardens offers a variety of facilities including:

• Complimentary toiletries in every room
• Bed linen and towels
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Access to a shared kitchen with fridge, freezer and kettle
• Cleaning and linen changed every three days
• 24-hour reception
• 24-hour security 
• Lift access to all floors
• Dedicated workspace in every room
• Communal areas with TV and games
• Laundry facilities
• Free Wi-Fi
• Essentials convenience store which stocks a variety of snacks, drinks, toiletries and stationary items

Additional services and amenities are available on Imperial’s campus:

• Breakfast and other catering options available on request
• Ability to book classrooms and lecture theatres
• Open spaces, including Prince’s Gardens and the Queen’s Lawn which can be used for students to relax

We offer a range of catering services including breakfast, packed lunches and self-service counter meals.

Disabled access, including en-suite bedrooms with accessible bathrooms, is available at Prince’s Gardens.

Prince’s Gardens has a 24-hour reception and security during the operational period (July to September).

The Accommodation office is open 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday.

“It’s been a real pleasure working with you over the past year. Both you and your team have gone above and beyond for us, and we’re incredibly grateful,” Rafael Peters, Managing Director, ProEd

‘The central London location, with great transport links, makes Imperial College the perfect location to host the annual Global Summer School. The programme uses a range of en suite bedrooms located in Prince’s Gardens next to the main campus, which provide great value and allow our participants to experience life as an Imperial student.’ Imperial Global Summer School

Prince’s Gardens is located off Exhibition Road in South Kensington. It is just a two-minute walk from the Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall are a five-minute walk.

Many of London’s major attractions are also within an easy reach including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, The Houses of Parliament, Oxford Circus and much more.