Royal Albert Hall is one of the cultural landmarks of London, and an iconic venue which draws visitors from all over the world every year. Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is ideal for those seeking a hotel near the Royal Albert Hall, as it is positioned less than one mile from the venue – within comfortable walking distance.

This venue in South Kensington has a rich history, having been originally built in 1871. Needless to say the architecture of this old grand building is impressive in itself. The distinctive ellipsis shape of the main building is a marvel to behold and many tourists pose for photos outside the building, even if they don’t manage to get tickets for a show inside!

Today it attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment to perform year round, and is notable for being the host venue of the popular Proms events every year since 1941. The scale of the venue is impressive considering its age, with a capacity of over 5,000.

For those who don’t manage to grab tickets to a show while they are in town, you can take a tour of the historic venue during the day. It is well worth seeing the inner workings of this famous venue and hearing some of the fascinating stories which have taken place there over the years.