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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Natural History Museum
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Lobby
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 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

  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

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.

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 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.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington to the airport?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington 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?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington on Sep 28, 2025 start from $198.14, 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington, 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?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington?

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

Is there free parking at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington have a pool?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington does not have a pool.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington have a restaurant?

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

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington to downtown London?

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington is 2.5 mi away from London.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

BRIAN, LAS VEGAS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and kind. The room was spacious and beautiful, Junior Suite. The only issue with the room was that the shower drain was slow and water would back up in the shower when in use. I alerted the staff, but it wasn’t fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Fatehali, Ferndale

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located near a train station, the breakfast is good although it could have more egg options. The staff was very friendly. If we come back to London we’d be staying here again
We traveled two adults and two kids, the room was large enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

susi

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

Not up to normal standards

We have stayed here before and loved it. So we came back, but this time we tried to have a drink in the bar but they only had Guinness on draft, and no where to sit. The room was nice however both cream and shower gel either empty and not working and in the bathroom there was a huge pile of sawdust/dust that hadn’t been cleaned up after a repair. Reception lady lovely as always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sally-Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect situation to tube station and walking distance to Royal Albert Hall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old rundown hotel with the Radisson Blu brand slapped on it. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. Old worn room, broken phone due to bad wiring, bad air conditioning, broken lamp, chipped door and furniture. And outside the window was an industrial mess on the roof spewing smoke. Management did NOTHING for us, except provide us with a fan since too warm to sleep.
View outside our room window. Apocalypse Now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai Kin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was good but I found some insect in my room - 415.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel location perfect for the Albert hall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the whole a good stay in a great location for the Natural History & Science museums. We booked a family room & felt rather mislead as the photos clearly showed a double & two separate sofa / pull out beds. We booked this hotel for this specific reason as one of our children is autistic & cannot cope sharing a bed. We arrived at the hotel at 10.30am to leave our bag. We mentioned needing separate beds for the children. The member of staff we spoke to said he couldn’t promise but would do his best & if he couldn’t get that room we could have either an inter connecting or two twins. We went out for the day & got back mid / late evening. We got to our room to find one double sofa bed & a king. Our children were exhausted so didn’t want us to try & move rooms again but this was annoying. The sofa bed was awful, you could feel every spring & each time one of the children moved the whole bed squeaked. The tea / coffee hadn’t been re-stocked so no milk or sugar. Small things but not great. King size bed was comfortable with nice pillows / duvet & bathroom had a good shower. Breakfast was buffet style & a fair price & good quality. We probably wouldn’t stay again as the bed situation didn’t meet our needs but it’s a good hotel otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Georgian/early Victorian style being retained gives the hotel a grand and comfortable feel. One can feel somewhat pampered in of the public areas especially. Breakfast is a delight, really can set oneself up for the day and at a reasonable price. Bathroom in family room was inadequate but I would stay again but want a different room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ilayas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was not working at all and the bathroom was a bit dirty. Even the shower shampoo and conditioner was so difficult to get out. I believe that for such a steep price in the Kensington area and a name brand hotel, your AC should at the very least work. If it does not then that room should not be given out to people at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Saleem

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

nice location near tube station

nice friendly staff nice clean room nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jabin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC broken and a recharge lasted about 10 hrs. Where did all that refrigerant go if not into the room air? Very poor response to our request to move rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were a family group of 9 travelling together. There was nothing that the staff wouldn’t do to ensure everything ran smoothly from the moment we checked in.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Thank you

Great location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very good, location is great for getting about, plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby. Staff are very friendly and want you to enjoy your stay with them. The restaurant where breakfast was served was cold a few days, it was the aircon set way to cold. we did tell them but that was the only issue I had. The food served for breakfast was very good, good quality produce used. Have been a few times now and would definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff throughout: our check-in receptionist (trainee) was wonderful, and yu wouldn’t have known she was a trainee due to her wonderful service and pleasant attitude. Housekeeping, bar, and breakfast staff were all also wonderful. Hotel is in older buildings so some corridors were a bit tight, but our room was tall and airy with air conditioning. Even though the hotel might seem to be showing its age slightly, and could do with a little refresh, it’s not falling apart, run down or otherwise inferior. Not as many amenities, but a perfectly amiable stay. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

PAMELA

Traveled with family
Our room was not as pictured we had to go up in an elevator and then down a flight of stairs to get to our room where the bathroom was located five steps down from the sleeping area….the bathroom was 3 feet wide and maybe 5 feet long a person could barely turn around….i am sure there are better rooms but this family room was not good at all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A break away, event at the Royal Albert Hall

This hotel's hospitality was a real disappointment. We arrived my room was ready my friends was not we were told 15 mins. We went out and after three hours it still was not ready and then she was put over the other side of the hotel from myself. My room the air con was broken which was reported and we were given false information about the avavilbility of food after restaurant hours by the concierge. No food is availble at all after 10pm not even the advertised room service for a sandwich so we did not eat. Check out was uncomfortable for my friend as we went to breakfast and her room was cleaned, bottles of water thrown out prior to her checking out even though her cases were still in the room. Hotel was a lovely place, well situated for the Royal Albert Hall. Hospitality was terrrible. No one appeared interested when we complained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025