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

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

Deluxe Single Room

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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
(20 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬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.

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 there parking available 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include kitchens and garden views.

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.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have connecting rooms?

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Merit Kensington Hotel.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 628 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pritesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Forres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cramped and hot

The hotel is recently renovated. The delux single room is very small and cramped. The air conditioning was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel room is extremely small. You could barely walk down the sides of the bed squeeze into a very tight bathroom and you couldn’t even sit on the chair really to use the laptop. The desk was so small. I don’t even know how they get to use this as a room to charge near £100 for and blood on the duvet cover and really noisy at night. This place is barely the size of my laundry cupboard at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice shops around and wonderful staffs. Will be certainly go back there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, WIGAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay . Very comfortable and lovely helpful staff. Really good breakfast and room was lovely with air conditioning 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Forres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, very helpful staff. Good location near to subway would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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