See all properties

Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Merit Kensington Hotel

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Book today, save on your next hotel stay

It's that easy when you're a member of Orbitz Rewards. It's free to join!

Room options

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

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

View all photos for Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Budget Single Room

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

View all photos for Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

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

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Triple Room

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

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa

Hammersmith and Fulham
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.6 out of 10, Good, 1,002 reviews
$211 nightly
The price is $253
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa

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 - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 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
  • ‪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

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.

Languages

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

Similar properties

Lobby

Oxford Hotel Earl's Court

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 143 reviews
Oxford Hotel Earl's Court

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 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.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have a hot tub?

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

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 at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, at Merit Kensington Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 478 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

The hotel is located less than five minutes from Earls Court tube station with Bakerloo and Piccadilly Line connections, which are about 15 minutes from London centre. I paid about £125 for a deluxe double, and it was very nice. The sleeping area had room to walk around the bed, a safe, a fridge (with water supplied). What I also liked was that all the lighting was controlled from either side of the bed. The ensuite was compact, but the shower area was a good size, and the heated floor is a nice touch. The hotel does a continental breakfast for £25 which seemed excessive to me. There are enough coffee shops locally so I would eat elsewhere. Staff were pleasant, and check-in was simple. The room and hotel seemed generally well maintained. However, while I was there, the lift was out of order, so it was stairs only. Access to the hotel is up five large steps. If you need to stay in the Earls Court area, this is worth considering in the type of room I had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in largely good condition the view from our room wasn’t amazing, as it looked out onto the laundry sorting area, but we got a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Reiss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A clean, comfy and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High quality room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neel

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

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only downside was the size of the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love underfloor heating in the bathroom ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean but bathrooms are far too small, rooms are noisy. They have a nice feel and are fine for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora L

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable

Nice cute room small room. Definitely perfect for 1 person. The room heating I had trouble with. Got too hot then really cold. Overall I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is close to the public transport. If you have a heavy luggage is not really handy cause you have to reach the reception thru stairs .. FRIENDLY STAFF !! stayed in a basement room unluckily got a room smells like sewer😳😞… ( came late at night and can’t get any other room) Gladly stayed only for a night.. I did let the staff know that the room smells like sewer.. I hope they did something about it..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Somie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

Hotels

The Gate London City
Canary Wharf Luxury River view apartment
Games and Movies Lounge 7 Bed City Centre Apartment
ibis London Sutton Point
All Inclusive Resorts & Hotels in St. Lucia
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3
The Crown London
Sofitel London Heathrow
Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal
Novotel London Wembley
The Dixie Dean Hotel
Novotel London ExCeL
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG
Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich by IHG
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
Hotels in Ocean City
ibis Styles Bournemouth
Hilton London Canary Wharf
Camden Enterprise Hotel & Pub
Motels Toronto
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
easyHotel Milton Keynes
Radisson RED Hotel London Heathrow
Moxy York
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road
Hanover House

Flights

Flights from Phoenix to Newark