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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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Family Room
Meeting facility
Junior Suite
Lobby
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car hire on-site
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Individual)

Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 5 min walk
  • Imperial College London - 6 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 54 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 29 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - Gloucester - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt), you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Scoff and Banter, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Victoria and Albert Museum. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gloucester Road Underground Station is steps away and South Kensington Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 215 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 41.00 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1877
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Scoff and Banter – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 41.00 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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 and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London
Radisson Edwardian Blu Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London, England
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Hotel Edwardian Vanderbilt

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Yes, Scoff and Banter offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) like?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 5 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Another stay
We have stopped at the Radisson Blu a few times and it never fails for us, Checkin was a breeze and room was ready early so lucky and all the comforts that were needed. One tiny complaint .. The hotel had quite a lot of cruise guests (via America) and Breakfast was a very busy, we were shown to a spot but the outside was setup but didn't seem to be used. We would have happily use it so it was less congested. Staff we Brill
Stuart, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Priya, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Santosh, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sam, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Loraine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
Older hotel so corridors are long and convoluted with few lifts but we had a large room on 4th floor and were very happy. Quiet and much more comfortable than most London hotels we have stayed in. Super happy with the value. Location was great. Underground straight in from Heathrow to within 100 yards. Transport connections were great to everywhere we went (both business and pleasure). Tesco and Boots within 100 yards were useful for a 5 day stay. Pizza Express next door was easy and better than expected.
5-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfectly ok but not as good as normal
Excellent staff and breakfast. Got a super early check in but unfortunately to a room with a lot of noise, lukewarm water and not a pristine bathroom. All in all ok but not as good as in the past.
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Tracy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Numerous issues - no accommodation by front staff
4 nights - no electricity one day, no hot water the next, smoke alarm goes off in the room, room is not made up when we return. All we got was ‘sorry’s’.
4-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

SHARON, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cheryl, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good value
Convienent location, easy check in/out, comfortable bed and good price for London.
Catherine, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

LEAH, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Umair, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very Disappointed
Cleanliness poor in room. Hotel was dated and not well maintained. Shower didn’t get hot only warm. No numbers of who to call on room phone.
1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Suzanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Always good
Always enjoy Vanderbilt; room was great and clean. Breakfast is outstanding (even if the coffee could do with some work). Only drawback - shower needed some maintenance/refurbishment.
2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Lauren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Receptionist
Young brown haired male receptionist was very kind and helpful
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Glenn, 2-night business trip
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