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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Exterior
Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AED 470
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Individual) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 5 min walk
  • Imperial College London - 6 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - Gloucester - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

Upscale hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Imperial College London and Science Museum, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Scoff and Banter, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 12 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 215 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41.00 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 25.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms - 12

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

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 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London
Radisson Edwardian Blu Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London, England
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Hotel Edwardian Vanderbilt

Frequently asked questions

Is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Imperial College London, and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and South Kensington Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1009 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khac Huy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very close to the Natural History Museum and the tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linheng

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I always use this hitwl for closeness to the tube , plenty of shops and takeaways... and waitrose, this weekend the hotwl experianced no hot water.. a crack line in the tv and a glass with fingerprints and liquid in it.. i complained and clean fresh cups and glasses.. replace, we still had no hot water on saturday 14th dec, again apologise ... the member of staff was kind enough to upgrade our room to another one... which i was able to get a bath that evening and room credit, however the water was back to tepid by sunday am... no mamager on site and no call back.. the lady on reception dealt with us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this property for 2 nights. Right across the street from underground station which is so convenient to get around. Boots and Tesco express right there as well. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Shower was powerful and hot. I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is excellent, this is the second time I’m in this hotel. The only bad experience I had was the kitchen, two times (different days) I called them and they said I couldn’t have food, but the hotel says I can order food anytime, the only thing is I have less option, so at this time I was unhappy with this exclusive service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

meira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great central location and very close to tube station. Very friendly and helpful staff, great buffet breakfast. It's an old building so navigating with large luggage can be difficult. Rooms a bit small, but very clean with all amenities. I'll stay tere on future visits
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hallways and bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nabaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Aventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Lovely breakfast and enjoyable meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near Gloucester Road tube station. Very near the Natural History Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

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

8/10 Good

REDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
coridors are gloomy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to the lift. Otherwise, the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Evangelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wake up at 4:30 am every day so since nothing is open at that time, I try to choose a hotel with an in room coffee pot and or kettle. The Radisson Blu offered N press machines which I thought was ideal since I love the one I have at home unfortunately, the Radisson uses a knock off brand of Nespresso pods so the machine would only make one gulp at a time. You have apply a lot of pressure to get the pod to seat right, which means the contents and or foil top is too dense. I have experienced something similar at home when using off brands. At first I thought it was a broken machine and I spoke with the desk the next day, needless to say I was infuriated when his only response was, did you put water in the reserve canister. They did send another machine up later in the day but had the same results. There’s only 3 steps: fill with water, put in a pod and push the button. So, while the hotel was nice and very walkable, Enjoy my morning routine of having a cup of coffee while still in my pajamas so I will not stay ant the Radisson London again. If you do not care about such things, please stay at the Radisson, it has much more to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024