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Merit Kensington Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a built-in shelf unit.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee table, and armchairs. There are built-in bookshelves and a fireplace.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, white columns, and a checkered floor pattern.
A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.
A buffet with various baked goods and a coffee station.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, two patterned pillows, a white bedspread, and a bedside table with a control panel.

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a control panel on the side.

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a control panel, and a curtain.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a mirror, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV, a telephone, and a glass of wine on the nightstand.

Budget Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and built-in wall lighting.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white linens. There are decorative pillows on both beds, and a control panel on the wall between the beds.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a control panel, a bench with a cushion, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a built-in shelf unit.

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a mirror, and a television.

Superior Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bed in dormitory ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

City center retreat .Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park. Also, Buckingham Palace is within 3 miles (5 km) and Piccadilly Circus is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Holland Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 3 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium
Merit Kensington Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
Merit Kensington Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is Merit Kensington Hotel to the airport?

Merit Kensington Hotel is 13.8 mi (65-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Merit Kensington Hotel?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on Oct 18, 2026 start from $106, 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.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Merit Kensington Hotel.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Merit Kensington Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Merit Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have a pool?

Merit Kensington Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Merit Kensington Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Merit Kensington Hotel to downtown London?

Merit Kensington Hotel is 3 mi away from London.

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, nice modern room with everything I needed - would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean and functiona hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean and efficient place to stay near Earl’s Court.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendlyand helpful staff, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent room, very clean, comfortable. Perfect option for visiting London
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and nice staff. Right next to EarlsCourt Underground line
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice rooms and very clean. Place feels new and very comfortable. The rooms have modern fittings. It was a pleasurable stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 219 was perfect for us for 2 nights in the July heat. Great location around the corner from Earls Court tube and the air-con was just what was needed after our trips around London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant stay as usual. Great location, helpful and well equipped, modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely hotel on quiet street close to earls court underground. Rooms are small but clean and have everything you would need. Staff were very helpful. Great value for London. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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amazing time and awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Situated close to tube. Excellent staff and facilities. All you can need.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location to tube, sights, and restaurants. Air conditioning and sound proof walls were excellent. Breakfast was very good. The bathroom is extremely small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Hotels location was amazing and really easy to go everywhere, anytime. The sheets was so clean for me who has a cleaning obsession and A/C was working good enough to get over with Londons heat. Thanks for everything Merit Kensington Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, hotel exceeded my expectations. Beds very comfortable and air conditioning worked very well. Shower was great. Location is excellent, 2/3 min walk from Earls Court tube station. Lots of restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and fast food places within 5 mins walk. Would definitely stay here again next time I’m in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent room, super clean and great sizing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Perfect location from Heathrow with subway directly close to hotel. Kensington district are great for dining and refreshing walks. Hotel was modern and good. Breakfast very basic but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind, location was perfect and the room was clean and appeared new
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were clean and modern with a great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a lovely room and the staff had gone out of their way to decorate it for a birthday we were celebrating. Great location and we had a wonderful time! Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good experience at the hotel. Check-in and check out was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great location. Very close to Earls Court tube station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The staff was very accommodating and available when needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfy bed, great location near the station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026