Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
City centre 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 curtains
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception
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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

  • 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 curtains
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hairdryer
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 64 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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 a short five-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This Victorian hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Westfield London Shopping Centre and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. 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 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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Parking

    • No on-site 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

  • Lift

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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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. However, 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 social distancing 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. Travellers 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

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
Allison, 3-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 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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

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.
Molly, 1-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

Nice hotel
Luiz F, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel very close to underground station. Everything was super clean and well maintained. We had a 3person room and loved the layout with one bed separated behing a wall/cabinets.
Heli Maria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Great location close to the tube, coffee shops and grocery store.
Shawna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was nicely done out, room very comfortable, staff helpful and friendly 👍
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location- easy access to Tube and walking distance to shopping, groceries and dining. Beautifully maintained property, very clean
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful, modern and comfortable hotel. The staff is friendly and eager to help. The different houses are easy to find and the rooms can be reached via an elevator/ lift. The modern bathroom comes with shower and washing utensils as well as fluffy towels. The only problem in my room was the air condition which wasn't working properly when I tried to operate it from the room panel. So it was either too cold or too warm and I had to make a phone call to the reception every time I needed something changed. They can operate it from there and then all was well. This problem does not concern all rooms, with my friend's room it worked just fine. I will probably stay with Merit again when in London and in need of a hotel room. Thank you for the good time.
Anke, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and convenient hotel for Earl's Court
Paul, 1-night trip