About Kensington and staying safe

Kensington is a residential heartland of white stucco townhouses, garden squares and the great museums of Exhibition Road, with Kensington Gardens and Holland Park on its edges. High Street Kensington has shops and frequent transport, while the streets around Gloucester Road and Earl's Court are full of hotels used by international visitors. It is a calm, well-kept area, although long garden-square streets can be dim at night. Walk on the lit main roads, keep valuables out of sight and share your plans with someone you trust. Many buildings use entry phones and porters: never follow someone through a secure door or hand over keys or codes. LUX lists only independent advertisers who have completed identity and age verification, and nothing goes live without moderator approval. We never provide messaging, reviews or bookings and never charge visitors. If you suspect someone is being controlled or advertised by a third party, report it to LUX and consider calling the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700.