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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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A room with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a coffee cup, a plate with food, and a shopping bag.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a yellow sofa, and a large window.
A cozy seating area with patterned cushions, a table set for dining, and a view of a historic building through large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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61 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, England, SW7 4PE
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Queen Room

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeysuckle Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, and a chair.

Honeysuckle Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a bottle and glass, a desk with a computer, and a view of buildings through the window.

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room (Cosy)

A large bed with white linens, a headboard with a circular light, bedside tables with lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Room (Cosy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a round wooden table with two chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a small desk.

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2AD+1CH)

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a wall-mounted mirror, and a pendant light.

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, and a chair.

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Strawberry Thief Master Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of another room with a sofa and curtains.

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of another room with a sofa and curtains.

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Cosy)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror with lights, and a window with curtains.

Room (Cosy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

A luxury stay in London awaits you at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .The brasserie, Hispania Kensington, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class London City Centre hotel include Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Albert Hall.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Humphrey's Bar & Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 76 square feet (7 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 76 sq ft of conference space
  • 7 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1789
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers 81 accommodations. 20-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 60 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hispania Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 76 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1789
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 60 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Stay Safe with Meliá (Meliá)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Stay Safe with Meliá (Meliá) guidelines.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rydges Kensington London Hotel
Rydges Hotel London Kensington
Hotel London Kensington managed Meliá
Rydges London Kensington
Hotel London Rydges
Rydges
Rydges Kensington London England
Rydges Kensington London Hotel London
Rydges Kensington Plaza London
Rydges London
London Kensington managed Meliá
Hotel Rydges Kensington Plaza
Melia London Kensington
Hotel London Kensington managed by Melia
Hotel London Kensington managed by Meliá
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Hotel
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel London
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Yep, Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel has a self car park for GBP 60 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

No, Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 425 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location. Close to Metro and nice restaurants near by. Be sure to have breakfast at Fait Mason
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, professional and friendly staff, nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. Ideal location -- one block from the underground and restaurants nearby. Also very close to museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally located— in the heart of Kensington, a short walk to Museum row and Kensington Palace, and just steps away from the underground ( with service via the Picadilly line direct to Heathrow). A lovely, well appointed property. Excellent hot and cold breakfast, with a lot of choice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location, steps from Gloucester Rd tube station.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints whatsoever. Lovely little room, comfy bed. There was a heat wave for my visit and the AC did the job very well. Very nice and helpful staff, and the room was well tidied every day. Super convenient to Gloucester Road tube station.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and very nice and professional staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely interiors, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel, breakfast, gym and quiet clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent the best hotel ever
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and all staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always. Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel staff couldn’t do enough for you and gorgeous rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought that the entire staff was both knowledgable and friendly. We received much needed help in making reservations to shows and dinners. The staff was so tech savie and never talked down to us! The breakfasts were perfect and we especially appreciated the made to order omelettes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely common space for work or coffee. All good here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant in the hotel. Cosy and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great central hotel with great customer service. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Classy and comfortable atmosphere. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff super attentive, beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient, the staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, close to tube and Albert Hall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025