Merit Kensington Hotel places you in the centre of London, within a 30-minute stroll of Stamford Bridge Stadium and Hyde Park. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a lift. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Piccadilly Circus.
What's nearby
Stamford Bridge Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Big Ben - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Earl's Court Station - 4 min walk
West Brompton Station - 7 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 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
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk
Merit Kensington Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.
1 building
25 guestrooms or units
5 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Lift
No smoking on site
Merit Kensington Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
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
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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
What is the cancellation policy at Merit Kensington Hotel?
Merit Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Merit Kensington Hotel?
As of 15 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merit Kensington Hotel on 23 Mar 2025 start from NZ$202.21, including 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.
Does Merit Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?
Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merit Kensington Hotel?
No, Merit Kensington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Merit Kensington Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at Merit Kensington Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed.
Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 381 reviews
10 - Excellent
190
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 381 reviews
8 - Good
115
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 381 reviews
6 - Okay
40
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 381 reviews
4 - Poor
17
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 381 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
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
Verified traveller
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable
Nice cute room small room. Definitely perfect for 1 person. The room heating I had trouble with. Got too hot then really cold. Overall I enjoyed my stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Beth
1 Dec 2024
Disliked: 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..
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
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!!
The front desk was aware that the elevator was broken and expected the guest to carry their luggage to carry their luggage up and down the narrow spiral staircase. The carpet and the drapes in the room were filthy. Room stunk.
The front desk clerk was indifferent when asked to remedy these issues.
This hotel is not a 4-star and should not be considered by the more mature and experienced traveler. In short, false advertising.
Avoid at all costs !! Horrible experience. This is a scam. We booked this hotel for 7 days but they gave us a room that resembles a prison cell and with Double bed and no room to put our luggage, let alone put a baby bed in the room !! Despite that, they refuse to refund the entire stay !! This is illegal. I will press charges.
The bed was covered in someones or dogs hair, told the reception and all they said was we are sorry, didnt offer any kind of revolution and didnt really seemed bothered after showing pictures, easy stay not bad for location but that was the only plus