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Merit Kensington Hotel

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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 curtains
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

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

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 64 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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

  • ‪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

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

Languages

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

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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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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
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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

  • Lift

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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 that 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

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 that you 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. However, 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 social distancing 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 (3.1 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. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Inner tubing
Store
Bathroom
Restaurant
Shower
Lobby
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as brilliant and really good. (3 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was effective and provided a comfortable night's rest. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

I was very tired and not feeling well after a long bus ride, the staff arranged for me to get to my room way before the official check-in. Everyone was very friendly and the room was nice. I slept well on the comfy bed.
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
2-night trip

10/10

Only one night stay, bed comfortable, room ok toiletries good
1-night trip

6/10

Room is perfectly acceptable for a corporate tra
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful garden view room. Small but perfect formed so felt big. Lovely bathroom. Whole hotel was very clean with great staff. Breakfast was brilliant too!
2-night trip

6/10

The hotel is recently renovated. The delux single room is very small and cramped. The air conditioning was not working.
2-night trip

8/10

A clean, comfy and convenient stay.
1-night trip

8/10

A lovely place
5-night trip

10/10

Great hotel
5-night trip

10/10

Is was a very nice stay, breakfast good and station very close. Thank you!
4-night trip

10/10

Wonderful stay!
3-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Very nice hotel
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

The location is excellent if you travel from Heathrow. It was easy to travel all around London by Tube or bus. The area felt safe. We had a nice and clean Superior room on the 2nd floor. Good bed (not too soft). There are rooms also on the cellar floor, so notice that when thinking about which room to book. We could absolutely stay here again at Superior room. Next time I would not have breakfast at the hotel, because there are so many coffee shops and supermarkets behind the corner with fresh coffee, croissants and fruits.
4-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Love underfloor heating in the bathroom ❤️
1-night trip

10/10

High quality room
1-night trip

10/10

This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
3-night trip

8/10

Only downside was the size of the room
3-night trip

8/10

Neat and tidy as it shows in the pictures. Value for money. Excellent location to reach all city highlights via local train network.
5-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable stay! I’ll come back to this hotel if I come to London.
1-night trip