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Merit Kensington Hotel

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,844
P5,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

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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 - 5 min drive
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬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), multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator
  • 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

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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 does it cost to stay at Merit Kensington Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on Feb 23, 2025 start from P 4,843.68, 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.

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. 183 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 367 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Excellent location, staff really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Love underfloor heating in the bathroom ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Only downside was the size of the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shreyas

Neat and tidy as it shows in the pictures. Value for money. Excellent location to reach all city highlights via local train network.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

This place was very clean and neat also very close to the underground public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ari P

Quite recently renovated, clean rooms and property. However, rooms were rather small, lobby area was small and overall had limited facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMI

Very comfortable stay! I’ll come back to this hotel if I come to London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is close to the public transport. If you have a heavy luggage is not really handy cause you have to reach the reception thru stairs .. FRIENDLY STAFF !! stayed in a basement room unluckily got a room smells like sewer😳😞… ( came late at night and can’t get any other room) Gladly stayed only for a night.. I did let the staff know that the room smells like sewer.. I hope they did something about it..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service
Room is really small, I pay the breakfast and ask for a coffee at 10.10 am but they switch off the machine at 10 am with customers in the room I got my coffee at Starbucks Call them at the reception 2 times to reserve a restaurant and they don’t answer me and never call me back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woodland

Great hotel. The staff at the front desk were amazingly helpful. We left a pair of jeans behind and they sent us a picture and gave us options for their return. Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Great location and beautiful, clean, large rooms. Couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise

This was the second year in a row staying at the Merit. We loved it so much, we came back. It's very well located and the staff is friendly and it's also very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Lung

Convenient location, clean room, polite staff. We had a good time here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Near a subway stop. The room was a little small - but that was to be expected in London. Room was clean, updated lighting and HVAC controls. Nice neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Great location and large bedroom. Bathroom very small for 2 people. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn

Fantastic hotel! Very clean and luxurious! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Told me 15 minutes before check in that we could no longer stay there and had to go to a different hotel in a different area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Nicely renovated rooms, great breakfast, nice staff! The only downpoints were the not working elevator (had to carry our luggage to the third floor and back again) and the centrally activated air conditioning which could not be controlled from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luiz F

Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Great location
Great location close to the tube, coffee shops and grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heli Maria

Excellent hotel very close to underground station. Everything was super clean and well maintained. We had a 3person room and loved the layout with one bed separated behing a wall/cabinets.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Hotel was nicely done out, room very comfortable, staff helpful and friendly 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Great location- easy access to Tube and walking distance to shopping, groceries and dining. Beautifully maintained property, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024