๐ YourParkingSpace โ London Hilton Olympia Car Park
Hilton Olympia โ secure hotel parking, pre-book & pay on exit, free evenings & Sundays, moments from Olympia & Kensington.
๐ Type: Private Pay-on-Exit & Pre-Book Car Park (YourParkingSpace at London Hilton Olympia)
๐ Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; ticket or app validation required)
๐ Rating: 4.5/5 (YourParkingSpace user reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Access
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Pre-Book Rates (YourParkingSpace App):
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1โ4 h: ยฃ8.00
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4โ8 h: ยฃ12.00
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8โ24 h: ยฃ18.00
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Pay-on-Exit Rates:
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Up to 1 h: ยฃ5.00
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Up to 2 h: ยฃ9.00
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Up to 4 h: ยฃ15.00
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24 h max: ยฃ20.00
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Evening & Sunday: Flat ยฃ6.00 for exit between 18:00โ06:00 next day; all day Sunday
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Payment Methods: Pay station (coins, contactless), app booking/QR code exit
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Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 hโdisplay badge and validate at machine
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (nearest lift; free with badge) |
| EV Bays | 8 ร 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Smooth concrete with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | Overhead LED panels (20 lux) |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket/app fallback |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; hotel security patrols |
| Signage | Digital availability display & directional arrows |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to lift lobbyโfree up to 4 h
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Drop-Off Zone: Covered porte-cochรจre directly outside hotel entrance
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Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serve all levels; ramp access from street level
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Pathways: Level, tactile-paved routes from car park to hotel lobby
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: Eight 7 kW Pod Point bays (pay via Pod Point or YourParkingSpace app)
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Planned (2025 Q3): Upgrade to 4 ร 22 kW rapid chargers under council grant
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Nearest Additional Chargers:
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Kensington Leisure Centre CP (W14 8NN): 4 ร 7kW, 3 min walk
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Olympia Station MSCP (W14 8QS): 6 ร 22kW rapid, 5 min walk
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๐ Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 70 % | Hotel guests & conference arrivals |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 50 % | Exhibition visitors & lunch trips |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 80 % | Evening event attendees |
| Saturdays 10:00โ16:00 | 90 % | Exhibitions & weekend leisure |
| Sundays & Evenings | 40 % | Late check-outs & arrivals |
Pro Tip: Pre-book via the app for best rates during Olympia exhibitions.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| Olympia London Convention | 2 min | Main exhibition halls |
| Kensington High Street | 5 min | Shopping, cafรฉs & amenities |
| Kensington (Olympia) Station | 3 min | Overground & District line access |
| Holland Park | 8 min | Green space & museum |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Hotel lobby (accessible hours)
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ATM: HSBC (Kensington High St, 5 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Olympia Station forecourt, 3 min)
Food & Drink
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Hilton Olympia Cafรฉ: Barista coffee & pastries
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The Drawing Room: Hotel bar & light bites
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Luk Sau Chinese Restaurant: Authentic cuisine (adjacent)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
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| Kensington Leisure Centre CP | 3 min | ยฃ4/hr; ยฃ12/day | EV charging & leisure facilities |
| On-Street Pay & Display (W14 zone) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.50/30 min; 2 h max | Short-stay via app only |
| Olympia Station MSCP | 5 min | ยฃ2/hr; ยฃ15/day | Covered & rapid chargers |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Policies
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Enforcement: ANPR and barrier charge 24/7โno tailgating
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Overstay Penalty: Flat ยฃ25 surcharge plus tariff difference
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Height Limit: 2.1 m clearance; larger vehicles by exception only
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Maintenance: Weekly barrier and lighting checks; quarterly surface inspections
๐ Expert Tips
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Conference Days: Book early via app to guarantee space at discounted rate.
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Blue Badge Users: Validate badge at machine for up to 4 h free stay.
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EV Charging: Reserve Pod Point bays via app; they fill quickly during peak.
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Evening Events: Flat evening rate appliesโexit by 06:00 next day for ยฃ6.00.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q4: Install 4 ร 50 kW rapid chargers and solar canopy
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2026: Feasibility study to expand capacity by +50 bays on adjacent land (ref: WCC/PLN/2024/1108)
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Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled Jan 2026
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