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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Natural History Museum

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Individual)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (Individual)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Central London getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Imperial College London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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)

4-star Victorian hotel near Natural History Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 12 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt).

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 215 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1877
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and cash. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) to the airport?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is 11.4 mi (54-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 Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

As of May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) on May 26, 2025 start from $169.6, excluding 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 Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt).

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt), but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) have a pool?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) does not have a pool.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) have a restaurant?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is home to Scoff and Banter, which features British cuisine.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) to downtown London?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is 2.5 mi away from London.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and our room was very quiet with a comfortable bed. There were some issues with getting the room cleaned as it seemed they were short staffed for house keeping. Also, the shower was very small and short. This hotel is very conveniently located across from the Gloucester Square tube stop.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located a scant block and a half from the Gouucester Road Underground stop.It is staffed by personable, professional people who delight in making your stay memorable. We enjoyed our 3 night stay and plan an encore. stay soon. Convenient to transportation, reasonably priced and restaurant was a decided plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 239 was cosy for one person. There was only one socket, not near the bed or the occasional table. Charging my phone was not convenient and the kettle had to be boiled on the floor. This was a poor experience. The hotel was quiet yet very well-located, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Another stay

We have stopped at the Radisson Blu a few times and it never fails for us, Checkin was a breeze and room was ready early so lucky and all the comforts that were needed. One tiny complaint .. The hotel had quite a lot of cruise guests (via America) and Breakfast was a very busy, we were shown to a spot but the outside was setup but didn't seem to be used. We would have happily use it so it was less congested. Staff we Brill
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night and was perfectly happy with the experience. My room was small but the bathroom was large. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked - well appointed bathroom, good quality towels and bedding, bottle of water, fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, breakfast spread Disliked - no bin in the room, just the bathroom. No saucer/tray for the teaspoon/teabag, soft pillows, lack of veggie sausages at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Hotel and the staff was great. But I didn’t receive any “VIP” treatment lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay and very convenient for travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was quite filthy. The curtains had stains and food? all over them. The couch had vomit or food or semen all over it in multiple areas it was absolutely atrocious. The general cleanliness of the room was below standard as there was a lot of built up debris along the baseboards. We took out the tub mat to prevent slipping in the tub and it was covered in hair. Overall it was quite disgusting. We were not offered another room just that they would clean the couch. Which they did, albeit poorly. We ended up having to all for a blanket to cover the couch so we could use it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Santosh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, London

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic - literally across the street from Gloucester rd station and a waitrose supermarket. The room was small but comfortable and it was nice to have a nespresso maker and a refrigerator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel staff greeting as well as convenient to the Train
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yasir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel has always been one of the best in this area. Service has slowly got a bit poor, but staff are generally responsive. Rooms are small but an upgraded room gives you more comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great experience

Older hotel so corridors are long and convoluted with few lifts but we had a large room on 4th floor and were very happy. Quiet and much more comfortable than most London hotels we have stayed in. Super happy with the value. Location was great. Underground straight in from Heathrow to within 100 yards. Transport connections were great to everywhere we went (both business and pleasure). Tesco and Boots within 100 yards were useful for a 5 day stay. Pizza Express next door was easy and better than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfectly ok but not as good as normal

Excellent staff and breakfast. Got a super early check in but unfortunately to a room with a lot of noise, lukewarm water and not a pristine bathroom. All in all ok but not as good as in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Colorado Springs

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nearby restaurants, walking distance to museums (natural history, science and V&A). Hyde park is close as well… Quit but small room, there was a weird smell that I didn’t like..amenities are Ok…clean bed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025