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Merit Kensington Hotel

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

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Merit Kensington Hotel is nestled near iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Enjoy the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, a front-desk safe for your valuables, tour assistance to plan your day trips around London. Previous guests rave about the hotel's proximity to public transit.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 5 min drive
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive

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), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • A lift
  • 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$147.13, 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.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 364 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 1 night 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Told me 15 minutes before check in that we could no longer stay there and had to go to a different hotel in a different area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ari P

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite recently renovated, clean rooms and property. However, rooms were rather small, lobby area was small and overall had limited facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Melitini

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near a subway stop. The room was a little small - but that was to be expected in London. Room was clean, updated lighting and HVAC controls. Nice neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. The staff at the front desk were amazingly helpful. We left a pair of jeans behind and they sent us a picture and gave us options for their return. Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was aware that the elevator was broken and expected the guest to carry their luggage to carry their luggage up and down the narrow spiral staircase. The carpet and the drapes in the room were filthy. Room stunk. The front desk clerk was indifferent when asked to remedy these issues. This hotel is not a 4-star and should not be considered by the more mature and experienced traveler. In short, false advertising.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hatim

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs !! Horrible experience. This is a scam. We booked this hotel for 7 days but they gave us a room that resembles a prison cell and with Double bed and no room to put our luggage, let alone put a baby bed in the room !! Despite that, they refuse to refund the entire stay !! This is illegal. I will press charges.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0