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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

  • 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
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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. Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

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
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
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

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 major 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. 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.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 630 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

Perry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Great location. 5 mins from Earls Court tube. Super clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good hotel but the room we were given was on the basement level next to the cleaners entrance and cupboards. This meant there was a lot of noise in the morning whilst the cleaners were arriving and gathering their cleaning kit. Also the lift on the other side of the room was noisy whilst in use so not the most relaxing of experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Corvallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur Kai-Yin, Markham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to Earls Court tube. Spotlessly clean room. Very comfy bed. Great shower! Great facilities. Friendly staff. Fantastic value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness
Important: The bathroom door in my single bedroom did NOT close into the doorframe. Didn’t bother me that much because I was alone but don’t book if you’re traveling with others. Other cons: Bottom floor (-1) had odd smell. No natural light options because curtains can’t be pulled back and the view outside is a bunch of dirt and junk. The room was uncomfortably cold. The room guide mentioned the bathroom floors cojld be heated, but the thermostat outside the bathroom did not work. Room service entered when I was gone without me knowing which was odd. Should have left a note or gave me a heads up. Dropped off my luggage and after checking in, had to go back to the main building and drag it myself to my room. Pros: Great proximity to Earls Court Station which is about 2 minute walk away. Pret a manger, Burger King, Starbucks, and other food options are nearby along with a Boots Pharmacy that makes grabbing food and items very convenient. Exterior looks great. Bathroom had a nice luxurious, clean look.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scarlett

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

varinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small, place was like a prison.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, but this year I had issues with the air conditioner I never got resolved and the refrigerator didn’t work. Some days the housekeeping left a bit to be desired (no clean coffee cup, one day it was not done at all). Also, as a single woman, I wasn’t happy being placed on the ground floor, right next to the elevator, things that I wish the hotel would consider for the safety of their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leticia

Traveled with family
Transport access very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was positively surprised with the hotel. The staff was very helpful and the infrastructure very modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the town centre. Handy to underground Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Forres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cramped and hot

The hotel is recently renovated. The delux single room is very small and cramped. The air conditioning was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025