Serviced Apartments in Kensington

• Kensington Gardens and Palace (2-minute walk)
• Kensington High Street (2-minute walk)
• Array of restaurant, cafes and bars (2- to 5-minute walk)
• Wholefoods Supermarket (8-minute walk)
• Marks & Spencer, for food and retail (10 minute walk)
• Royal Albert Hall (10-minute walk)
• Harrods & Harvey Nichols (20-minute walk)
• Victoria & Albert Museum (15-minute walk)
• The Science Museum (15-minute walk)
• High Street Kensington Tube Station (5-minute walk)
• Gloucester Road Tube Station (15-minute walk)
• Post Office (15-minute walk)
• Banks: NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds (5- to 15-minute walk)
• Pharmacies: Boots and Superdrug (5- to 10-minute walk)
• Patisserie Valerie (8-minute walk)
• Paul’s bakery (15-minute walk)

Nearest tube Station: High Street Kensington

• Within 5-minute walk from Fraser Residence Prince of Wales Terrace, London
• Serviced by the Circle and District lines

Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road

• Within 10-minute walk from Fraser Residence Prince of Wales Terrace, London
• Serviced by the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines
• Connects to Heathrow Airport, mainline stations, London’s West End and Theatre Land

Nearest Mainline Stations:

• London Victoria (10 minutes by tube) with express service to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes
• London Paddington (10 minutes by tube) with express service to London Heathrow every 15 minutes

Taxi/chauffer service:

• A wide selection of London Transport bus routes are within the vicinity.
• Chauffeur service or taxi reservations may be arranged upon request.

• From Heathrow Airport, approximately 45 minutes’ drive time.
• From Gatwick Airport, approximately 60 minutes’ drive time.

The capital city of England, United Kingdom, London is a global city that leads in the areas of arts, commerce, education, entertainment, and media amongst many other accomplishments.  

Standing on the River Thames, both the classic and royal appeals of the city have made it one of the world’s most visited cities.  Besides a diverse range of peoples and cultures, numerous museums and galleries, London is also home to four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Palace of Westminster and Maritime Greenwich.  

Moving around in London is easy in the country where the English language originates.  The London public transport network that comprises the well-known tubes, buses, trains and more is one of the biggest and most extensive in the world. One can travel at ease visiting historic buildings, places of interest, museums, art galleries and many other attractions manoeuvring in the city with the London Pass.  

Language

The official language in United Kingdom (UK) is English. 

Time Difference

The local time in the UK in winter is referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In summer, the local time in the UK in summer is referred to as British Summer Time (BST) which is GMT+1.

Visa

Visit the UK Visas and Immigration Service website at https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration for information on visas for tourists, work, study, and other related information or useful contacts.

Currency

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is used in the UK.

VAT

The standard VAT rate is 20%.

Gratuity

Tipping is not required in the UK. All staff in the UK, must by law, be paid at least the National Minimum Wage whether they receive tips or not.

Business Hours:

Banks, in general are open as follows:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 17:00 hours
Saturdays (some branches), 09:00 to 14:00 hours

Offices, mostly:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 17:00 hours

Shops, may vary but generally:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 19:00 hours
Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 to 17:00 hours

Shopping

London boasts many diverse shopping areas, each with its own character and specialties, including some of the world's finest department stores. You’ll find the highest quality fashion, cosmetics and furnishings in almost every one of these.

Telephone

The calling UK code is 44.

Electricity

The electrical current in the UK is 230V/50Hz.

Public Holidays

Public holidays in United Kingdom are called "Bank Holidays" and include:
-New Year's Day: 1st January
-Good Friday: varies
-Easter Monday: varies
-Early May Bank Holiday: 1st Monday of May
-Spring Bank Holiday: last Monday of May
-Summer bank Holiday: last Monday of August
-Christmas Day: 25th December
-Boxing Day: 26th December