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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view | Terrace/patio
Reception
Restaurant
Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

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

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

A stay at Merit Kensington Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

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

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk
Merit Kensington Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Lift

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

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

Reviews

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 572 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is perfectly acceptable for a corporate tra
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synneve

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay! Small but very clean room - would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Even though the property was lovely and the staff were friendly the overall stay wasnt the greatest. Small room and bed was just a pull out sofa bed. Another couple that were staying in the room next to ours managed to gain access to our room which we werent overally pleased about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sorinna

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, small, but nice and clean, close to the underground, Earl station, very convenient to all lines.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good- not a bad position Bad- we got there after a long day of walking in 30 degree heat, the reception was in 1 building, so the gentleman gave us key for another building so took the heavy case didn't ask if i wanted any help. Went to try and get in the building but it didnt fit but the gentleman wanted us to go to him!!!! Eventually he came but he didnt offer to carry the case as the room was actually in a 3rd building! The room was really small and if you wanted to go to the toilet you had to leave the door open as it was too small 😒. Our next issue was the drug taking openly 5 doors down. I would definitely not stay here again. Also if your a fan of tea/coffee beware of asking for more as they ask for your room number.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

The

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was abaolitely horribe, objectively. At first I thought it felt like a waterbed but it simultaneously had many shary and uncomfortable bits pokimg out of it. The area and everything else was what I needed, but I don't think there's an excuse for having the matress in that condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Diedra

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

6/10 Okay

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a hotel that houses travelers on tours primarily. The rooms are compact, but modern, clean, and quiet. Make sure that you get a room where the air conditioning works. They booked me in a room on a five nights stay where the air air-conditioning did not work. I had to vehemently complain, but finally they changed my room after two nights. Not the most attentive front desk/reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shala

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Satu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, good location for the tube with restaurants and pubs nearby too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Poh Imm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located close to the high street and Earl’s Court train station. Lots of options for restaurants and fast food. Room was clean however very narrow and small. Bathroom door does not close fully. If staying here, ask for a room not on the lower ground level as you can hear the footsteps/any noise from floor above and loud noises from housekeeping starting their day in the morning (it’s impossible to sleep in, be prepared to be woken up early).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
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