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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Stamford Bridge Stadium

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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

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
$70 nightly
The total price is $85
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Victorian charm
Set in the city center, this hotel showcases Victorian architecture with elegant details and historical significance. Classical design meets urban vibrancy.
Hearty breakfast options
This hotel serves a delicious buffet breakfast. Morning fuel provides a perfect start to the day before exploring the area.

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
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 drapes

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 64 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Merit Kensington Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Imperial College London and Westfield London Shopping Centre. 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.

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 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Inner tubing
Store
Bathroom
Shower
Restaurant
Lobby
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good location, friendly staff
Katrin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, professional, friendly and helpful staff
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Devangi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room,nice location
Han Ling, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Connor, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room is small but clean , the area around the hotels are very busy !
Azucena, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful front desk, allowing a much needed earlier check in.
Lee, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

106 room was small with a half window (not for a claustrophobic person), noisy (on one side there was entrance and on the other elevator). Too pricey for what they offer!
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located, clean and friendly staff
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good air conditioned room. Fresh cold water in the fridge. enjoyed my stay
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay . Very comfortable and lovely helpful staff. Really good breakfast and room was lovely with air conditioning 😊
Elaine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tricia, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money

Great location. 5 mins from Earls Court tube. Super clean. Friendly staff
Perry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean hotel, very helpful staff. Good location near to subway would highly recommend.
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, clean, and modern in Earl's Court

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is very clean and modern on a charming street right near the Earl's Court tube stop. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Overall, I would highly recommend this location. [Just a note though that this hotel is NOT wheelchair accessible as there are stairs that are unavoidable.]
Jesse, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was positively surprised with the hotel. The staff was very helpful and the infrastructure very modern.
Augusto, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Transport access very good.
Maria Leticia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, nice shops around and wonderful staffs. Will be certainly go back there next time.
Williams, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel just round the corner from Earls Court Station. Staff were really friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again.
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super convenient to Earls Court tube. Spotlessly clean room. Very comfy bed. Great shower! Great facilities. Friendly staff. Fantastic value for money
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Philippa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay! Small but very clean room - would stay again.
Amy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, close to tube station | everyday cleaning But the lift was not functioning
Dayra Priscilla, 5-night trip