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
8.48.4 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 drapes/curtains
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
Flat-panel TV
Hair dryer
$95 nightly
The total price is $115
$115 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Superior Quadruple Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Classic Double Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Budget Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
108 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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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 Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. 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.
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
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was described as brilliant and really good. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Well located, clean and friendly staff
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 15, 2025
Perfect place to stay . Very comfortable and lovely helpful staff. Really good breakfast and room was lovely with air conditioning 😊
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Nice and clean hotel, very helpful staff. Good location near to subway would highly recommend.
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
Clean room, nice shops around and wonderful staffs. Will be certainly go back there next time.
Williams
Williams, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 3, 2025
Lovely hotel just round the corner from Earls Court Station. Staff were really friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
Good stay! Small but very clean room - would stay again.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
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.
TAKAFUMI
TAKAFUMI, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Close to the town centre. Handy to underground Room clean and comfortable
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent value for the hotel, the size of the room is very small including the bathroom. Located on a clean and posj road .
Khadijah
Khadijah, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
The AC was blasting in our room and made for an excellent night of rest.
Synneve
Synneve, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 24, 2025
Wonderful location, small, but nice and clean, close to the underground, Earl station, very convenient to all lines.
Maria
Maria, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 30, 2025
The rooms were a good size, comfortable and modern. Great location and close to the shops, restaurants and tube
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2025
Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
Catrin
Catrin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 14, 2025
We had a great time stay at this hotel, rooms were equipped and clean. Hotel location was very convenient , walkable from the train station and lots of dinning options near by.
Sanjana Rakeshbhai
Sanjana Rakeshbhai, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 3, 2025
clean and cozy.
usui
usui, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 17, 2025
Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
Alma
Alma, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
Very clean hotel and good location; close to subway stations and bus stops.
alina
alina, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Good
S
S, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 17, 2025
Clean and modern appointments, friendly staff
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Great area very close to the tube. Room was clean. Decent property not fancy but worth it if you are going for site seeing. Close to stores. Stayed 7 nights. Room was cleaned daily. Small room but good.
Hugh
Hugh, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 9, 2025
A clean, comfy and convenient stay.
Reiss
Reiss, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
Very good
Geraldine
Geraldine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
Excellent service. Front desk friendly and helpful. Perfect location for the tube and food . Near a lot of restaurants.