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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Restaurant
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

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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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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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

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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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

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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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

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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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

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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

Budget Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

London

Merit Kensington Hotel places you in the centre of London, within a 30-minute stroll of Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a lift. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Piccadilly Circus.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Victorian hotel in London
Merit Kensington Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Merit Kensington Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be 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

What is the cancellation policy at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Merit Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, Merit Kensington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 674 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was small but I was the only one occupying it so it didn't matter to me. It was clean and modern and I appreciated the heated bathroom floor. Conveniently just around the corner from Earls Court tube station, shops and pubs.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and accesible to underground transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FITZ YOU

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shady neighborhood. We had to check in in one building but had to go back to another building for our room. We did not eat breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience the hotel is dated and smelly The elevator wasn’t working and no one offered to help with the luggage to carry upstairs on a long narrow steps not considering our age. Didn’t inform us or give any information on where we go for breakfast or if there is any brochures for excursions. The reception is in a different building. Basically we were on our own. The only good thing about this hotel is the location. This hotel has good reviews but be ware this hotel is listed under different name with terrible reviews. Way overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed mattress needed to be replaced as the springs stuck into my back. Also they confiscated our clothes line for washing sock and underwear. Apparently it breached some silly law they have.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room too hot and air con didn’t work. Poor sound insulation in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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