Merit Kensington Hotel is nestled near iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Enjoy the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, a front-desk safe for your valuables, tour assistance to plan your day trips around London. Previous guests rave about the hotel's proximity to public transit.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 22 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
West Brompton Underground Station - 7 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Courtfield - 2 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
The Blackbird, Earl's Court - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
About this property
Merit Kensington Hotel
When you stay at Merit Kensington Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kensington High Street and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Earl's Court Station is 4 minutes and West Brompton Underground Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17 per person
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Also known as
Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel
Merit Kensington Hotel London
Merit Kensington Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Merit Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Merit Kensington Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Merit Kensington Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merit Kensington Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Merit Kensington Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Stamford Bridge Stadium (1.2 mi) and Hyde Park (1.4 mi), along with Buckingham Palace (2.7 mi) and Piccadilly Circus (3.1 mi).
What's the area around Merit Kensington Hotel like?
Merit Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
10
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as brilliant, good, and provided with a variety of fresh food. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Lovely, clean, and modern in Earl's Court
We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is very clean and modern on a charming street right near the Earl's Court tube stop. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Overall, I would highly recommend this location. [Just a note though that this hotel is NOT wheelchair accessible as there are stairs that are unavoidable.]
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Great value for money
Great location. 5 mins from Earls Court tube.
Super clean.
Friendly staff
Perry
Perry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
I was positively surprised with the hotel. The staff was very helpful and the infrastructure very modern.
Augusto
Augusto, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Great hotel in a great location for a very affordable price.
Catrin
Catrin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Great place to stay
Clean quiet and modern room in a fantastic location. Will stay again!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Lovely hotel and friendly staff ☺️🥰
Alma
Alma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
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.
Sanjana Rakeshbhai
Sanjana Rakeshbhai, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
The rooms were a good size, comfortable and modern. Great location and close to the shops, restaurants and tube
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Very clean hotel and good location; close to subway stations and bus stops.
alina
alina, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
A lovely place
Mohamed
Mohamed, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Only one night stay, bed comfortable, room ok toiletries good
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
A clean, comfy and convenient stay.
Reiss
Reiss, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
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!
Josie
Josie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
Clean and modern appointments, friendly staff
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Great hotel
Oren
Oren, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Excellent location, staff really helpful.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Excellent service. Front desk friendly and helpful. Perfect location for the tube and food . Near a lot of restaurants.
Milca
Milca, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2025
Room is perfectly acceptable for a corporate tra
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
The property was okay.
Karis
Karis, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
Cramped and hot
The hotel is recently renovated. The delux single room is very small and cramped. The air conditioning was not working.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Hotel was in largely good condition the view from our room wasn’t amazing, as it looked out onto the laundry sorting area, but we got a good deal.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Rooms are newly renovated with beautiful bathrooms. Backyard has to be clean. It is full of garbage.
Maryla
Maryla, 9-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
The room was very small. For one night was ok. We liked the location. It was closed to Earl’s court station also to shops and restaurants. The staff were friendly.