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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Cromwell Road
    7 min walk
  • Kensington High Street
    14 min walk
  • Natural History Museum
    17 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 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 - 5 min drive
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive

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
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Victorian London hotel in London City Centre 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

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
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 fire extinguisher, 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. 166 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 334 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

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and large bedroom. Bathroom very small for 2 people. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Greta

Business traveller
Not a four-star
Traveler beware - this hotel is next to a primary school, and my room shared a wall with the music room. Every weekday morning at 8am I was greeted by the "charming" plonking of a piano and 30 schoolchildren singing Disney songs at high volume. This is not the hotel's fault, but it IS something to be aware of when booking rooms. I would have requested a room change, but as I was in town for business, I was usually already awake by that hour anyway. What I do blame the hotel for was the thick smell of musty damp in the room - I had to buy a perfume spray at Boots just to mask the odor. Perhaps because there was no fan in the bathroom to vent the shower steam. Additionally, the shampoo and body wash bottles were low-quality mismatched brands clearly from the 80s. For a four-star hotel, I would expect better product, or at least product all from the same provider! Instead, it felt like they were just using up whatever ancient bottles of body wash they had on hand. Finally, the breakfast room is quite small, and though the staff crams you in there (often sharing your table with other guests), it is not adequate for the morning rush, so make sure to arrive early otherwise you may have to wait for a table to open up. Breakfast options were very basic, and often were not replenished speedily enough to keep up with the crowd. To me, this is in no way, shape, or form a four star hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kwok

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A bit mean on the check out time, hotel staff knocked our room door at 11:10 am while we prepared to leave the room for checking out. Hotel location is very good as it only takes 5 minutes walk from Earl’s Court Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Very clean and luxurious! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel for an average London price
Decent hotel for an average London price. Full of international tourists, which is normal. Service was average. I can see why there are complaints around this. Reception seems a bit dirty and messy. Clean up behind the help desk. It gives a better first impression. But I had no major issues and a good nights sleep. Not bad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, Pembroke Pines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice property, comfortable beds and baths. When we were there the elevator was broken and we were on 3rd floor. It was a little taxing on my back and knees. The staff were friendly and helped with our bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Pembroke Pines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- easy access to Tube and walking distance to shopping, groceries and dining. Beautifully maintained property, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Staff wasn’t very friendly. Rooms are cramped. We had a basement room which had limited light. Alarm went off at 3am because someone’s long steamy shower set it off.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay would not change anything. Great value and an amazing area close to the tube 30 seconds away. Stay here you won’t be sorry we had the double deluxe room and was a good size. Would recommend this room size.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a really nice stay with good service and in a great location. very comfy bed and very clean and easy to understand surroundings. only downside is there’s no curtain in the middle so can be very bright at night as the lights from outside the building shine in very brightly through the night, making it difficult to sleep. thank you very much for the accommodation and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a good area. A lot to do in walking distance. Close to tube and central London. Building condition on the outside looks good but when you walk in smells sour as water damage throughout the property. Rooms are very small. I knew booking the property the rooms were not large but even smaller in person. Cleaning crew is lovely and efficient but front staff are not very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient hotel for Earl's Court
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024