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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view
Restaurant
Reception
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

Merit Kensington Hotel places you in the centre of London, within a 30-minute stroll of Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a lift. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Piccadilly Circus.

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk
Merit Kensington Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Merit Kensington Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [16-18 Penywern Road, London SW5 9SU]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17 per person

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel
Merit Kensington Hotel London
Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Merit Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, Merit Kensington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 532 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Raj

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one night stay, bed comfortable, room ok toiletries good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Clean and modern appointments, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjana Rakeshbhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time stay at this hotel, rooms were equipped and clean. Hotel location was very convenient , walkable from the train station and lots of dinning options near by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

anu

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and good location; close to subway stations and bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BASILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the hotel, the cleanliness and the bed. I love the lightning and fixtures. The noise outside the room can be loud during mornings. We wouldn’t mind vacuums but not loud voices. Overall, we enjoyed our stay with this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayedeh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was very small. For one night was ok. We liked the location. It was closed to Earl’s court station also to shops and restaurants. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
the rooms are nice and cozy. love how updated the bathrooms are. mini fridge was broken and they made no attempt to fix it. homeless people hang around the hotel which is very off putting.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location around the corner from the Earl's Court Tube Station. Good and clean rooms. Lifts at hotel. Some stairs to get to the entrance. Hotel has a few different buildings right next to each other, so you may have to enter (via small set of stairs) to check in, and then go to other building to get to your room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel is located less than five minutes from Earls Court tube station with Bakerloo and Piccadilly Line connections, which are about 15 minutes from London centre. I paid about £125 for a deluxe double, and it was very nice. The sleeping area had room to walk around the bed, a safe, a fridge (with water supplied). What I also liked was that all the lighting was controlled from either side of the bed. The ensuite was compact, but the shower area was a good size, and the heated floor is a nice touch. The hotel does a continental breakfast for £25 which seemed excessive to me. There are enough coffee shops locally so I would eat elsewhere. Staff were pleasant, and check-in was simple. The room and hotel seemed generally well maintained. However, while I was there, the lift was out of order, so it was stairs only. Access to the hotel is up five large steps. If you need to stay in the Earls Court area, this is worth considering in the type of room I had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in largely good condition the view from our room wasn’t amazing, as it looked out onto the laundry sorting area, but we got a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Reiss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A clean, comfy and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High quality room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025