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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$695
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Upscale hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium
Located close to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, Merit Kensington Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A lift, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All guest rooms at Merit Kensington Hotel feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Merit Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 13 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on 23 Aug 2025 start from AU$694.69, including 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.

How much is parking at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Merit Kensington Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Merit Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Stamford Bridge Stadium, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is only a 4-minute walk and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 526 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

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leticia

Transport access very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williams

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

Jo

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

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

TAKAFUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 4 nights to watch Wimbledon and sightsee in London. The location was great and the facilities were very clean. The front desk staff were also very friendly. I would like to stay here again when I come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

Khadijah

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

10/10 Excellent

Synneve

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size, comfortable and modern. Great location and close to the shops, restaurants and tube
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjana Rakeshbhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time stay at this hotel, rooms were equipped and clean. Hotel location was very convenient , walkable from the train station and lots of dinning options near by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

usui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and good location; close to subway stations and bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Clean and modern appointments, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a unbeatable position very close to Earl's Court underground. Despite the check in time was at 3pm, we had the room ready only at 3.30pm because my request of single beds was not considered. After all, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

8/10 Good

Reiss

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