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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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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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
(8 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 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
(22 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬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 securing valuables and tours/tickets.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Will I be able to park at Merit Kensington Hotel?

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

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 will couples enjoy most about a stay 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, 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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 654 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arash

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Overpriced hotel. Only because of location. Not many amenities. Bare minimum Will not be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room in a great location with the tube nearby and lots of food options. Perfect for a stay in London
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did have to ask for housekeeping service once when ..they evidently forgot. But reception immediately called and remedied it. Electric tea kettle malfunctioned…overheated and failed to turn off but they replaced it immediately when we told them. I asked for a fresh water bottle in the room each day (we stayed 4 nights), but they said they only provide that on first day, which seemed odd. The mattress was extremely firm…think “floor with a rug”.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful front desk, allowing a much needed earlier check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contrary to some reviews we found the Merit Kensington to be absolutely fine. I have no negative feedback at all. The rooms were clean and tea/coffee and toiletries replenished every day. All the staff were very friendly from housekeeping to reception and the breakfast room . Breakfast was excellent.The hotel is very close to Earls Courttube and it’s very easy to get around fro m there . The £100 security deposit was never actually taken from my bank,it was just pending all week and was cancelled on Friday as soon as we checked out. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Azucena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is small but clean , the area around the hotels are very busy !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was not huge. The price was not huge!!! But it, and the hallways, etc, had been recently given what must have been nearly a complete rebuild. Fixtures, fittings, etc, modern and good. "Smart" lighting out smarted me a bit, but was very nice, if not quite able to understand what I wanted. It "worked" perfectly ADEQUATELY though. Not a lot of frills, but a nice waiting area near reception for meeting friends. 24 hour front desk. I'd stay again. Didn't eat in, but would expect it was nice. Suspect, but forgot to look, that there's a nice garden out back to relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower faucet was broken and the shower glass seal had come away, meaning every time we ran a shower the floor would flood and we’d have to hold the faucet in place. Very tight squeeze with not a lot of space between the bed and the walls. Other than that, great location (right next to Tube Line) & staff were awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula, Sarnia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So not much a view and the elevator going up was broken for most of our trip. Water wasn’t offered except on check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was excellent, particularly the 2 gentlemen who were at reception when we arrived. My only complaint is that the breakfast was quite poor quality, and the hot foods were not fresh at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dayra Priscilla, Glen Cove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to tube station | everyday cleaning But the lift was not functioning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good air conditioned room. Fresh cold water in the fridge. enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Lovely, clean, and modern in Earl's Court

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is very clean and modern on a charming street right near the Earl's Court tube stop. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Overall, I would highly recommend this location. [Just a note though that this hotel is NOT wheelchair accessible as there are stairs that are unavoidable.]
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

Great value for money

Great location. 5 mins from Earls Court tube. Super clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good hotel but the room we were given was on the basement level next to the cleaners entrance and cupboards. This meant there was a lot of noise in the morning whilst the cleaners were arriving and gathering their cleaning kit. Also the lift on the other side of the room was noisy whilst in use so not the most relaxing of experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience here was excellent. The rooms were very nice modern and clean. The staff was excellent. The area was great. Transportation the bus and tube close by and walkable to many things.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Corvallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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