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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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 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
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

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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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 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

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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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

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 Twin 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 Twin 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

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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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds

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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

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 310 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 634 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good air conditioned room. Fresh cold water in the fridge. enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Lovely, clean, and modern in Earl's Court

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is very clean and modern on a charming street right near the Earl's Court tube stop. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Overall, I would highly recommend this location. [Just a note though that this hotel is NOT wheelchair accessible as there are stairs that are unavoidable.]
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

Great value for money

Great location. 5 mins from Earls Court tube. Super clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good hotel but the room we were given was on the basement level next to the cleaners entrance and cupboards. This meant there was a lot of noise in the morning whilst the cleaners were arriving and gathering their cleaning kit. Also the lift on the other side of the room was noisy whilst in use so not the most relaxing of experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience here was excellent. The rooms were very nice modern and clean. The staff was excellent. The area was great. Transportation the bus and tube close by and walkable to many things.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Corvallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur Kai-Yin, Markham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to Earls Court tube. Spotlessly clean room. Very comfy bed. Great shower! Great facilities. Friendly staff. Fantastic value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness
Important: The bathroom door in my single bedroom did NOT close into the doorframe. Didn’t bother me that much because I was alone but don’t book if you’re traveling with others. Other cons: Bottom floor (-1) had odd smell. No natural light options because curtains can’t be pulled back and the view outside is a bunch of dirt and junk. The room was uncomfortably cold. The room guide mentioned the bathroom floors cojld be heated, but the thermostat outside the bathroom did not work. Room service entered when I was gone without me knowing which was odd. Should have left a note or gave me a heads up. Dropped off my luggage and after checking in, had to go back to the main building and drag it myself to my room. Pros: Great proximity to Earls Court Station which is about 2 minute walk away. Pret a manger, Burger King, Starbucks, and other food options are nearby along with a Boots Pharmacy that makes grabbing food and items very convenient. Exterior looks great. Bathroom had a nice luxurious, clean look.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scarlett

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

varinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small, place was like a prison.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, but this year I had issues with the air conditioner I never got resolved and the refrigerator didn’t work. Some days the housekeeping left a bit to be desired (no clean coffee cup, one day it was not done at all). Also, as a single woman, I wasn’t happy being placed on the ground floor, right next to the elevator, things that I wish the hotel would consider for the safety of their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leticia

Travelled with family
Transport access very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was positively surprised with the hotel. The staff was very helpful and the infrastructure very modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the town centre. Handy to underground Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025