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Merit Kensington Hotel

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

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AED 499
AED 580 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

Highlights

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

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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
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

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

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 like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms at Merit Kensington Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 17 per person

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
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

Property payment types

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: 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 fire extinguisher, 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 21 November 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on 25 November 2024 start from $181.49, including 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?

Check-out 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.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 338 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

Patsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ari P

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite recently renovated, clean rooms and property. However, rooms were rather small, lobby area was small and overall had limited facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melitini

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was aware that the elevator was broken and expected the guest to carry their luggage to carry their luggage up and down the narrow spiral staircase. The carpet and the drapes in the room were filthy. Room stunk. The front desk clerk was indifferent when asked to remedy these issues. This hotel is not a 4-star and should not be considered by the more mature and experienced traveler. In short, false advertising.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hatim

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs !! Horrible experience. This is a scam. We booked this hotel for 7 days but they gave us a room that resembles a prison cell and with Double bed and no room to put our luggage, let alone put a baby bed in the room !! Despite that, they refuse to refund the entire stay !! This is illegal. I will press charges.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kriss

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor Hygiene
The bed was covered in someones or dogs hair, told the reception and all they said was we are sorry, didnt offer any kind of revolution and didnt really seemed bothered after showing pictures, easy stay not bad for location but that was the only plus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful, clean, large rooms. Couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and large bedroom. Bathroom very small for 2 people. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Greta

Business traveler
Not a four-star
Traveler beware - this hotel is next to a primary school, and my room shared a wall with the music room. Every weekday morning at 8am I was greeted by the "charming" plonking of a piano and 30 schoolchildren singing Disney songs at high volume. This is not the hotel's fault, but it IS something to be aware of when booking rooms. I would have requested a room change, but as I was in town for business, I was usually already awake by that hour anyway. What I do blame the hotel for was the thick smell of musty damp in the room - I had to buy a perfume spray at Boots just to mask the odor. Perhaps because there was no fan in the bathroom to vent the shower steam. Additionally, the shampoo and body wash bottles were low-quality mismatched brands clearly from the 80s. For a four-star hotel, I would expect better product, or at least product all from the same provider! Instead, it felt like they were just using up whatever ancient bottles of body wash they had on hand. Finally, the breakfast room is quite small, and though the staff crams you in there (often sharing your table with other guests), it is not adequate for the morning rush, so make sure to arrive early otherwise you may have to wait for a table to open up. Breakfast options were very basic, and often were not replenished speedily enough to keep up with the crowd. To me, this is in no way, shape, or form a four star hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024