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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Meeting facility
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Individual) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (Individual)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Individual)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is within a 5-minute walk of Natural History Museum and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Imperial College London. This 215-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Imperial College London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - Gloucester - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Guests of Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and express check-in.
Guests can expect TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include espresso makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1877
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

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 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London
Radisson Edwardian Blu Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London, England
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Hotel Edwardian Vanderbilt

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offers free cancellation on some 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 Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) on Jun 6, 2025 start from $249.82, 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 close to Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. You'll also find Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) include a casino?

No, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Scoff and Banter.

Will Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

The closest major airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is London City Airport (LCY), which is 11.4 mi away (54 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14.6 mi away (34-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt).

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but not great

The hotel in itself was ok with a nice enough restaurant. But the room didn’t have a table and was way too compact. The bed was very close to the window with almost no space to get to the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service for dinner and breakfast was fast. I loved the area i was around it was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xinni Calyn, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night for a layover. Room is small but perfect for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

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

Great stay!

I was really pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Yes it feels dated and in need of modernising in a few areas, but I hear that's coming this year. The corridors are a bit of a maze too, so would be annoying if you had lots of heavy cases The staff were incredibly friendly, the bar is a good place to hang out, and the Premium room I opted for was big and spacious. The only thing was that anyone over five foot eight would struggle with the shower as it's tiny Other than that, wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold

The staff were fine, checkin was delayed until after 4pm, the room was cold - theyprovided portable heaters but they did not regulate temperature well, the bathroom area was especially cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Navdeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location within walking distance of the Gloucester Road tube station. The rooms are a little dated, but I think this is common in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josette G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel. However, we were in rm 29 and the air conditioner was incredibly noisy and would not suit anyone easily kept awake. At breakfast, the whole hotel descended for breakfast at the same time. Most items ran out, fo £15 all I got was some scrambled egg and a piece of toast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Good location close to museums and transit. Services offered may allow it to be a 4 star, but room furnishings more like a 2 star. Very dated and worn. Stayed 10 nites but only requested cleaning 3 times and on each occasion housekeeping left something undone from no facecloth, to not replacing coffee or water supplies to leaving dirtly glasses. Front desk did correct and offered free breakfast as compensation. Also when i checked in they showed me 4 rooms as the initial one I was assigned was supposed to be a superior single but had no desk and had a chemical odor. So make sure if anything not right to tell front desk immediately.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You Deserve Better

The location is fantastic; just steps from the Gloucester Road Underground Station. Also within walking distance to museums, great restaurants, Tesco (grocery store) and more. Staff were friendly, attentive, helpful, professional, personable and informative. For these reasons, this is a nice place to stay. However, the hotel is in serious need of maintenance and a deep cleaning. My room was poorly maintained (carpet, chair, desk) are disgustingly filthy. They are all covered in stains, the desk has a sticky residue and the carpet was coming undone. A particularly disturbing problem is the door to room 340. It does not have a threshold. There is a gap about 1.5-2 inches from the floor allowing light, cold air and noise from the hallway to come through. This is also a safety concern. If you plan to sleep, shower and spend the remainder of your time moving about London, the hotel will just do. If you want more of your hotel, DO NOT STAY HERE until the hotel has had a deep cleaning, refreshing and proper maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but perhaps needs some TLC and minor improvements. Breakfast was extortionate, and heating poor in the room. Not enough tea bags, kettle was very slow to boil. Shower wasn't tall enough and drained slowly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated to get everywhere which we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

The staff were very accommodating and lovely. I was able to get late checkout with no problem. Really great cocktails at the hotel restaurant. The area was incredible. Very convenient with a tube station right nearby, 2 minute walk. There also was a Boots and a Tesco Express supermarket. I will definitely go back to this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located a scant block and a half from the Gouucester Road Underground stop.It is staffed by personable, professional people who delight in making your stay memorable. We enjoyed our 3 night stay and plan an encore. stay soon. Convenient to transportation, reasonably priced and restaurant was a decided plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 239 was cosy for one person. There was only one socket, not near the bed or the occasional table. Charging my phone was not convenient and the kettle had to be boiled on the floor. This was a poor experience. The hotel was quiet yet very well-located, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another stay

We have stopped at the Radisson Blu a few times and it never fails for us, Checkin was a breeze and room was ready early so lucky and all the comforts that were needed. One tiny complaint .. The hotel had quite a lot of cruise guests (via America) and Breakfast was a very busy, we were shown to a spot but the outside was setup but didn't seem to be used. We would have happily use it so it was less congested. Staff we Brill
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night and was perfectly happy with the experience. My room was small but the bathroom was large. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked - well appointed bathroom, good quality towels and bedding, bottle of water, fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, breakfast spread Disliked - no bin in the room, just the bathroom. No saucer/tray for the teaspoon/teabag, soft pillows, lack of veggie sausages at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Hotel and the staff was great. But I didn’t receive any “VIP” treatment lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay and very convenient for travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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