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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Stamford Bridge Stadium

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
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.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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 $126
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
May 5 - May 6

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive - 6.6 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 - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk

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

When you stay at Merit Kensington Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Natural History Museum. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 4 minutes and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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

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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

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 (3.1 mi).

What's the area around Merit Kensington Hotel like?

Merit Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-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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Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Inner tubing
Store
Bathroom
Restaurant
Shower
Breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8/10 Very good

A lovely place
Mohamed, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, staff really helpful.
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Oren, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Very clean but bathrooms are far too small, rooms are noisy. They have a nice feel and are fine for a short stay.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel
Sebastian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Neat and tidy as it shows in the pictures. Value for money. Excellent location to reach all city highlights via local train network.
Shreyas, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
Allison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Patsy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite recently renovated, clean rooms and property. However, rooms were rather small, lobby area was small and overall had limited facilities.
Ari P, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay! I’ll come back to this hotel if I come to London.
EMI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful, clean, large rooms. Couldn’t have asked for better
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, clean room, polite staff. We had a good time here!
Tsz Lung, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Woodland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the second year in a row staying at the Merit. We loved it so much, we came back. It's very well located and the staff is friendly and it's also very clean.
Mary Louise, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel! Very clean and luxurious! Would highly recommend!
Kaylyn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and large bedroom. Bathroom very small for 2 people. Breakfast very good.
Lindsay, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Luiz F, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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..
Beth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room is really small, I pay the breakfast and ask for a coffee at 10.10 am but they switch off the machine at 10 am with customers in the room I got my coffee at Starbucks Call them at the reception 2 times to reserve a restaurant and they don’t answer me and never call me back
giuseppe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely renovated rooms, great breakfast, nice staff! The only downpoints were the not working elevator (had to carry our luggage to the third floor and back again) and the centrally activated air conditioning which could not be controlled from the room
Dirk, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay! Great Location, Clean and nice room set-up.
Andrea C, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Thomas, 2-night trip