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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Restaurant
The Merit Kensington Hotel is near London's top attractions. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, and front-desk safe. The hotel offers tour assistance for London day trips, and guests highlight its convenient access to public transportation.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 13 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Ben - 16 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 17 min drive - 4.1 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
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

Upscale hotel near Stamford Bridge Stadium
Located close to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, Merit Kensington Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms at Merit Kensington Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Merit Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merit Kensington Hotel?

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 4-minute walk and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 602 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

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good environment! Convenient and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice shops around and wonderful staffs. Will be certainly go back there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arash

Disliked: Amenities
Overpriced hotel. Only because of location. Not many amenities. Bare minimum Will not be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leticia

Transport access very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was excellent, particularly the 2 gentlemen who were at reception when we arrived. My only complaint is that the breakfast was quite poor quality, and the hot foods were not fresh at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjana Rakeshbhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time stay at this hotel, rooms were equipped and clean. Hotel location was very convenient , walkable from the train station and lots of dinning options near by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size, comfortable and modern. Great location and close to the shops, restaurants and tube
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shady neighborhood. We had to check in in one building but had to go back to another building for our room. We did not eat breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the hotel, the size of the room is very small including the bathroom. Located on a clean and posj road .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synneve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was blasting in our room and made for an excellent night of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one night stay, bed comfortable, room ok toiletries good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

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

Fabulous hotel

Beautiful garden view room. Small but perfect formed so felt big. Lovely bathroom. Whole hotel was very clean with great staff. Breakfast was brilliant too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Milca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Front desk friendly and helpful. Perfect location for the tube and food . Near a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contrary to some reviews we found the Merit Kensington to be absolutely fine. I have no negative feedback at all. The rooms were clean and tea/coffee and toiletries replenished every day. All the staff were very friendly from housekeeping to reception and the breakfast room . Breakfast was excellent.The hotel is very close to Earls Courttube and it’s very easy to get around fro m there . The £100 security deposit was never actually taken from my bank,it was just pending all week and was cancelled on Friday as soon as we checked out. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower faucet was broken and the shower glass seal had come away, meaning every time we ran a shower the floor would flood and we’d have to hold the faucet in place. Very tight squeeze with not a lot of space between the bed and the walls. Other than that, great location (right next to Tube Line) & staff were awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karis

The property was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the hotel, the cleanliness and the bed. I love the lightning and fixtures. The noise outside the room can be loud during mornings. We wouldn’t mind vacuums but not loud voices. Overall, we enjoyed our stay with this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient hotel for Earl's Court
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location around the corner from the Earl's Court Tube Station. Good and clean rooms. Lifts at hotel. Some stairs to get to the entrance. Hotel has a few different buildings right next to each other, so you may have to enter (via small set of stairs) to check in, and then go to other building to get to your room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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