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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception
Restaurant
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
The Merit Kensington Hotel is near London's top attractions. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, and front-desk safe. The hotel offers tour assistance for London day trips, and guests highlight its convenient access to public transportation.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₹10,769
₹12,923 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Merit Kensington Hotel is near a metro station. Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are notable landmarks and London Eye is a popular local attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Wembley Stadium. Guests love the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 4 minutes on foot and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.
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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Upscale hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium
Located close to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, Merit Kensington Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a lift and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All guest rooms at Merit Kensington Hotel feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Merit Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Merit Kensington Hotel?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from ₹10,768.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Merit Kensington Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Merit Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Stamford Bridge Stadium, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is only a 4-minute walk and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 581 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 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

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good environment! Convenient and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good air conditioned room. Fresh cold water in the fridge. enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arash

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

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay . Very comfortable and lovely helpful staff. Really good breakfast and room was lovely with air conditioning 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience here was excellent. The rooms were very nice modern and clean. The staff was excellent. The area was great. Transportation the bus and tube close by and walkable to many things.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was excellent, particularly the 2 gentlemen who were at reception when we arrived. My only complaint is that the breakfast was quite poor quality, and the hot foods were not fresh at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, very helpful staff. Good location near to subway would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leticia

Transport access very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice shops around and wonderful staffs. Will be certainly go back there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to Earls Court tube. Spotlessly clean room. Very comfy bed. Great shower! Great facilities. Friendly staff. Fantastic value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel just round the corner from Earls Court Station. Staff were really friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay! Small but very clean room - would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dayra Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to tube station | everyday cleaning But the lift was not functioning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

TAKAFUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 4 nights to watch Wimbledon and sightsee in London. The location was great and the facilities were very clean. The front desk staff were also very friendly. I would like to stay here again when I come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the town centre. Handy to underground Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So not much a view and the elevator going up was broken for most of our trip. Water wasn’t offered except on check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the hotel, the size of the room is very small including the bathroom. Located on a clean and posj road .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size, comfortable and modern. Great location and close to the shops, restaurants and tube
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synneve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was blasting in our room and made for an excellent night of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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