Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Stamford Bridge Stadium

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Merit Kensington Hotel is nestled near iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Enjoy the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, a front-desk safe for your valuables, tour assistance to plan your day trips around London. Previous guests rave about the hotel's proximity to public transit.
$85 nightly
The total price is $103
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

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

Why we love this property

Hearty breakfast options
This hotel serves a delicious buffet breakfast. Morning fuel provides a perfect start to the day before exploring the area.
Victorian charm
Set in the city center, this hotel showcases Victorian architecture with elegant details and historical significance. Classical design meets urban vibrancy.

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Budget Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Budget Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 64 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 94 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 21 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 22 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

  • When you stay at Merit Kensington Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Imperial College London and Victoria and Albert Museum. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 4 minutes and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Merit Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Merit Kensington Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Merit Kensington Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Stamford Bridge Stadium (1.2 mi) and Hyde Park (1.4 mi), along with Buckingham Palace (2.7 mi) and Piccadilly Circus (4 mi).

What's the area around Merit Kensington Hotel like?

Merit Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as brilliant, excellent, super, and of high quality with a good variety of fresh food. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Staff was very kind, location was perfect and the room was clean and appeared new
Roela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A 3 night stay. The area Earl's Court was quiet and family friendly. Boutique style hotel. Front desk was very accommodating and responsive.
Holli, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and pristine
Isabel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very modern room in a very convenient location close to the tube and handy cafes and shops just a minute’s walk away. Efficient check in with friendly staff
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean modern room, very friendly staff.
Kulzam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean modern room with the added touch of mood lighting close to Kensington High Street.
Michaela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great value
Geeda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room. Close to the tube. Some shops in the area.
Kobe, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room everyone was excellent
Shah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good location, friendly staff
Katrin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very modern, clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. Great location and safe.
Ousama, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My boyfriend and I stayed overnight on the 8th of April. Hotel is in great location near Earl’s Court station. Reception staff were friendly. Room came with tea, coffee, biscuits. Room was clean on arrival. Great water pressure from shower - complimentary shampoo, shower gel etc. We paid £65 for the night, an incredibly reasonable price for London! Why bother with the Hilton if you just want somewhere clean and comfortable to rest your head? Very happy.
Molly Mae, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Devangi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern, clean room with a great location. Only negative was the fact it was a bit warm! But that’s personal preference. Would recommend and stay again.
Macauley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, very helpful. Small, but clean room, comfortable bed. Very close to amenities. Would stay again.
Natalie, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good clean and modern rooms. Location is excellent. Literally around the corner from Earls Court tube and area around in Earls has a nice independent bars and restaurants. Would definitely use again.
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, professional, friendly and helpful staff
Peter, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were polite and very helpful in arranging taxis and giving local information Room was spotlesd and very comfortable
Pauline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely couple of days! Thank you. Loved the heated bathroom floors.
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about this hotel! Location is excellent, situated just a few meters from the Piccadilly Line which is THE perfect line for all the London landmarks. Room was cosy and comfortable and absolutely spotless. Excellent and quality breakfast with fresh fruit, bacon, sausages etc.. The building is very pretty, outside and inside decor is very sleek and modern. Bedding is very comfortable, easy to use air-con, underfloor heating in the bathroom, and of course the kids adored the tv in the bathroom😁. Everything you need on the doorstep. We will definitely come back to this hotel next time we come to London!
Alexandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room,nice location
Han Ling, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located, clean and friendly staff
Adrian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay . Very comfortable and lovely helpful staff. Really good breakfast and room was lovely with air conditioning 😊
Elaine, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bathroom had an unpleasant smell even though it appeared clean. I was also unable to control the air conditioning from my room, which made the stay less comfortable. However, the staff were very helpful and supportive throughout my stay.
Sana B., 2-night trip