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

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, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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

Budget Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Double Room

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

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

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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

Superior Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre within a mile (2 km) of Stamford Bridge Stadium, Merit Kensington Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Hyde Park. The 25 rooms at this 4-star hotel include electric kettles and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk
At Merit Kensington Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed 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

Is free cancellation available at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Merit Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Merit Kensington Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on Oct 19, 2025 start from $119.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Merit Kensington Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 14-minute walk of Kensington High Street and also 17 minutes on foot from Natural History Museum. You'll also find Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel feature a casino?

No, Merit Kensington Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Merit Kensington Hotel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Merit Kensington Hotel?

The closest major airport to Merit Kensington Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 13.8 mi away (65 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13.6 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Merit Kensington Hotel.

Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 584 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the hotel, the size of the room is very small including the bathroom. Located on a clean and posj road .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel just round the corner from Earls Court Station. Staff were really friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area very close to the tube. Room was clean. Decent property not fancy but worth it if you are going for site seeing. Close to stores. Stayed 7 nights. Room was cleaned daily. Small room but good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Raj

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is perfectly acceptable for a corporate tra
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synneve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was blasting in our room and made for an excellent night of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay! Small but very clean room - would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Even though the property was lovely and the staff were friendly the overall stay wasnt the greatest. Small room and bed was just a pull out sofa bed. Another couple that were staying in the room next to ours managed to gain access to our room which we werent overally pleased about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sorinna

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, small, but nice and clean, close to the underground, Earl station, very convenient to all lines.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good- not a bad position Bad- we got there after a long day of walking in 30 degree heat, the reception was in 1 building, so the gentleman gave us key for another building so took the heavy case didn't ask if i wanted any help. Went to try and get in the building but it didnt fit but the gentleman wanted us to go to him!!!! Eventually he came but he didnt offer to carry the case as the room was actually in a 3rd building! The room was really small and if you wanted to go to the toilet you had to leave the door open as it was too small 😒. Our next issue was the drug taking openly 5 doors down. I would definitely not stay here again. Also if your a fan of tea/coffee beware of asking for more as they ask for your room number.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

The

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was abaolitely horribe, objectively. At first I thought it felt like a waterbed but it simultaneously had many shary and uncomfortable bits pokimg out of it. The area and everything else was what I needed, but I don't think there's an excuse for having the matress in that condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nib
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diedra

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a hotel that houses travelers on tours primarily. The rooms are compact, but modern, clean, and quiet. Make sure that you get a room where the air conditioning works. They booked me in a room on a five nights stay where the air air-conditioning did not work. I had to vehemently complain, but finally they changed my room after two nights. Not the most attentive front desk/reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shala

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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