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
The current price is $83
$83
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Room options
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Superior Quadruple Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Desk
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Classic Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Desk
12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Budget Single Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Desk
10 sq m
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 Royal Albert Hall. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Natural History Museum. 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
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Street parking available
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
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Great hotel
Oren
Oren, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 25, 2025
Very clean but bathrooms are far too small, rooms are noisy. They have a nice feel and are fine for a short stay.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2024
Very nice hotel
Sebastian
Sebastian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Wonderful stay!
Allison
Allison, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Patsy
Patsy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
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
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2024
Quite recently renovated, clean rooms and property. However, rooms were rather small, lobby area was small and overall had limited facilities.
Ari P
Ari P, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Very comfortable stay! I’ll come back to this hotel if I come to London.
EMI
EMI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Great location and beautiful, clean, large rooms. Couldn’t have asked for better
Andrea
Andrea, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
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
Woodland, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Convenient location, clean room, polite staff.
We had a good time here!
Tsz Lung
Tsz Lung, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2024
Location is close to the public transport. If you have a heavy luggage is not really handy cause you have to reach the reception thru stairs .. FRIENDLY STAFF !!
stayed in a basement room unluckily got a room smells like sewer😳😞… ( came late at night and can’t get any other room)
Gladly stayed only for a night.. I did let the staff know that the room smells like sewer.. I hope they did something about it..
Beth
Beth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
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
Mary Louise, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2024
Room is really small, I pay the breakfast and ask for a coffee at 10.10 am but they switch off the machine at 10 am with customers in the room I got my coffee at Starbucks
Call them at the reception 2 times to reserve a restaurant and they don’t answer me and never call me back
giuseppe
giuseppe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
Fantastic hotel! Very clean and luxurious! Would highly recommend!
Kaylyn
Kaylyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Great location and large bedroom. Bathroom very small for 2 people. Breakfast very good.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2024
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
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
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
Dirk, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
Nice hotel
Luiz F
Luiz F, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2024
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
Molly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Great location
Great location close to the tube, coffee shops and grocery store.
Shawna
Shawna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
Very nice place to stay! Great Location, Clean and nice room set-up.
Andrea C
Andrea C, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2024
Hotel was nicely done out, room very comfortable, staff helpful and friendly 👍
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
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
Heli Maria, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Great location- easy access to Tube and walking distance to shopping, groceries and dining. Beautifully maintained property, very clean