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Merit Kensington Hotel

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

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Hair dryer
$93 nightly
The total price is $112
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees

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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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a control panel, and a curtain.

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Budget Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Budget Single Room

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

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Quadruple Room

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

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Jul 19 - Jul 20
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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 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 Olympia Events. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. 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

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, delicious, and varied with plenty of options. (31 reviews)
  • The Wi-Fi worked perfectly. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay as usual. Great location, helpful and well equipped, modern rooms.
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, although the rooms are small (they always are around Kensington) they are excellent and well tgought out. The bed was unbelievably comfortable and the air con was tip top.
Scott, 1-night trip
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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

Lovely location and beautiful room. Stayed here to see come alive at Earl’s Court. 8 min walk to the arena. Room was lovely clean and quiet - shower was lovely! Would defo stay here again
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, rooms were clean and modern with a great shower
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing stay at this wonderful hotel. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and professional. Loved the decor throughout and everything was spotlessly clean. The air conditioning was a welcome addition too in the fabulous weather we’ve been having. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty to choose from. Will definitely stay again.
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, comfy bed, great location near the station
EMIKO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is good. Room is clean. Just upstairs foot noise was annoying.
From our room window
Hiroko, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, we had a garden view room which was just lovely and we had a very comfortable stay. Breakfast was just right and convenient. We had a small problem with the sink in our room when we checked in and the front desk staff came straight away to look at it for us. The location is great, on a nice street super close to Earl's Court underground and with plenty of amenities nearby too.
Nina, 2-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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean modern room, very friendly staff.
Kulzam, 2-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 and pristine
Isabel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great value
Geeda, 3-night trip
Verified

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

Clean room, good location, friendly staff
Katrin, 2-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Devangi, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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

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

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

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

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