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Merit Kensington Hotel

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a built-in closet. - Merit Kensington Hotel (London)
A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony. - Merit Kensington Hotel (London)
A buffet with various baked goods and a coffee station. - Merit Kensington Hotel (London)
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee table, and armchairs. There are built-in bookshelves and a fireplace. - Merit Kensington Hotel (London)
A hotel entrance with a black awning, white columns, and a checkered floor pattern. - Merit Kensington Hotel (London)
Located close to Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park, Merit Kensington Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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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)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 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)
  • 10 sq m
  • 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)
  • 12 sq m
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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 closet.

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Merit Kensington Hotel is near a metro station. Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are notable landmarks and London Eye is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Wembley Stadium. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 3 minutes by foot and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • A historic building with two prominent towers and intricate architectural details.
    Cromwell Road
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A busy street with a prominent High Street Kensington Station sign, a glass-fronted store, and a sushi restaurant.
    Kensington High Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A serene pond with red maple leaves, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
    Holland Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A large, empty stadium with blue seats and a roof structure.
    Stamford Bridge Stadium
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A river with boats, a gazebo, and autumn trees.
    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
  • Courtfield
    2 min walk

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17 per person

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, 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Merit Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Merit Kensington Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Merit Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Stamford Bridge Stadium and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is only a 3-minute walk and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 953 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveinient and staffed very helpful .i sleep well clean room ..all jn all happy l booked again when work call .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

OLGA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully renovated hotel. Nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and modern room. However, the room was very small, especially considering the booking was made for three people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Merit Kensington Hotel for three nights after a cruise. Wonderful location. Safe neighborhood and lots of shops. Beds were comfortable in the bathroom was bright and clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the tube. Room was clean and comfortable. Neighborhood was cute. Overall would stay again if visiting London.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great air con, friendly helpful staff, perfect location near tube stop and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendlyand helpful staff, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, very clean, comfortable. Perfect option for visiting London
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing time and awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , compact but functional room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Quiet and convenient been close to the station and shops, however the size of the room and the bathroom in particular was only just sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All OK except: The room safe was inoperable. It would not accept a new code and required a reset. Was not able to use it in the time we were there. The makeup mirror in the bathroom was cracked. Otherwise, fine. We like the location and have stayed at the hotel before and will return again when in London.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Roela

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

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in Clean room Very pleased
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, although the rooms are small (they always are around Kensington) they are excellent and well tgought out. The bed was unbelievably comfortable and the air con was tip top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EMIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfy bed, great location near the station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - few minutes walk to tube station, lots of food and store options nearby. Rooms small and dark, and lots of noise from hallways and floors above/below - but very clean and modern. Breakfast was good, and staff nice and helpful if any food runs out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and beautiful room. Stayed here to see come alive at Earl’s Court. 8 min walk to the arena. Room was lovely clean and quiet - shower was lovely! Would defo stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at this wonderful hotel. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and professional. Loved the decor throughout and everything was spotlessly clean. The air conditioning was a welcome addition too in the fabulous weather we’ve been having. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty to choose from. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Room booked because it supposedly had air-conditioning which it had for only one day. We booked it for six nights. Also air-conditioning is preset and you cannot adjust. It was set for 78 degrees fahrenheit. Temperature outside was 93 degrees. Room was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026