Merit Kensington Hotel

Property class: 4
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Stamford Bridge Stadium

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When you stay at Merit Kensington Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Royal Albert Hall and Olympia Events. This Victorian hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 3 minutes and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Hair dryer
The current price is ₹8,441
₹10,130 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, two patterned pillows, a white bedspread, and a bedside table with a control panel.

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a control panel on the side.

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a control panel, and a curtain.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a mirror, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV, a telephone, and a glass of wine on the nightstand.

Budget Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and built-in wall lighting.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white linens. There are decorative pillows on both beds, and a control panel on the wall between the beds.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a control panel, a bench with a cushion, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a built-in shelf unit.

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a mirror, and a television.

Superior Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Holland Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 64 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 94 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 21 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 22 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 3 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

  • When you stay at Merit Kensington Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Royal Albert Hall and Olympia Events. This Victorian hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 3 minutes and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00 am

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Street parking available

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17 per person

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel
Merit Kensington Hotel London
Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Merit Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Merit Kensington Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Merit Kensington Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Stamford Bridge Stadium (1.2 mi) and Hyde Park (1.4 mi), along with Buckingham Palace (2.7 mi) and Piccadilly Circus (4 mi).

What's the area around Merit Kensington Hotel like?

Merit Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a nice variety of continental items and some hot options available. (47 reviews)
  • The hotel's proximity to various restaurants and food options, including Pret a Manger, Burger King, and Starbucks, was greatly appreciated by guests. (23 reviews)
  • Air conditioning was effective and greatly appreciated by guests during their stay. (24 reviews)
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6/10 Good

The hotel was nice. It was clean and modern.
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8/10 Very good

Everything was nice and clean. Room was very nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying here bed is so Cosy! Shower is lovely too, nice tea and coffee making facilities too. Location is great as seeing a show at the Eventim Apollo
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything available in the room
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location, nice modern room with everything I needed - would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent position to get into central London. A quiet road off of the main high street. Very clean, and well maintained. Would stay there again
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6/10 Good

The bed was the hardest bed we have ever slept on, there wasnt any hot water in the evenings or mornings and there wasn't any sound proofing so we could hear the elevator from the inside and everything going on outside as well. But the location was good and the check in and out was fast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and spacious. Minor things were TV controller not working Air con hard to switch off/regulate. Overall an excellently central hotel with great staff and spotlessly clean.
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great except for one, the space was a bit to small. Maybe it's a London thinggy? Anyhow the location, breakfast, cleanliness, service was excellent!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendlyand helpful staff, very comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Room 219 was perfect for us for 2 nights in the July heat. Great location around the corner from Earls Court tube and the air-con was just what was needed after our trips around London.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, very clean, comfortable. Perfect option for visiting London
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay as usual. Great location, helpful and well equipped, modern rooms.
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6/10 Good

Pros; -Clean -great shower -Well maintained in all areas -Easy check in/out Cons; -Bed was so uncomfortable springs sticking out -Air con worked but couldn’t choose temperature -paid for a upgraded room but was stuck in basement (no natural light felt like a dungeon) Overall would stay here again if bed was better and wasn’t stuck in the basement like a mushroom
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10/10 Exceptional

Situated close to tube. Excellent staff and facilities. All you can need.
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing time and awesome staff
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location to tube, sights, and restaurants. Air conditioning and sound proof walls were excellent. Breakfast was very good. The bathroom is extremely small but clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Perfect location from Heathrow with subway directly close to hotel. Kensington district are great for dining and refreshing walks. Hotel was modern and good. Breakfast very basic but ok.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean , compact but functional room
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6/10 Good

Good room. Quiet and convenient been close to the station and shops, however the size of the room and the bathroom in particular was only just sufficient.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very kind, location was perfect and the room was clean and appeared new
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, rooms were clean and modern with a great shower
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, comfy bed, great location near the station
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in Clean room Very pleased