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Merit Kensington Hotel

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
A buffet with various baked goods and a coffee station.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, white columns, and a checkered floor pattern.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee table, and armchairs. There are built-in bookshelves and a fireplace.
A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, England, SW5 9SU
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, two patterned pillows, a white bedspread, and a bedside table with a control panel.

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a control panel, and a curtain.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a mirror, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV, a telephone, and a glass of wine on the nightstand.

Budget Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and built-in wall lighting.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a control panel, a bench with a cushion, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Budget Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

A corner room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.

Premium suite double/twin with a garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a mirror, and a television.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Merit Kensington Hotel

This hotel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
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.

The great public transport around Merit Kensington Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cromwell Road. Features include free WiFi in public areas and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to public transport and the location
  • 5 minutes by car from Stamford Bridge Stadium and 5 minutes from Hyde Park
Merit Kensington Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 16-18 Penywern Road, London SW5 9SU
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Merit Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 872 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Roela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind, location was perfect and the room was clean and appeared new
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were clean and modern with a great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EMIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfy bed, great location near the station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was just the perfect spot for my visit London! As a solo traveler i felt safe and cozy in this beautiful hotel. Thank you for everything.❤️ Also , this is a great location to walk anywhere or take the public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed as its good location for come alive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kulzam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean modern room, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only small downside was that you could hear the underground trains as station is nearby,everything else about the hotel was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A 3 night stay. The area Earl's Court was quiet and family friendly. Boutique style hotel. Front desk was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern room in a very convenient location close to the tube and handy cafes and shops just a minute’s walk away. Efficient check in with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geeda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pristine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern room with the added touch of mood lighting close to Kensington High Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a lovely hotel with the perfect atmosphere. Nothing to improve. We look forward to staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cho Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early check in allowed, clean room, well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Devangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ellaa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very safe location and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ousama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very modern, clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. Great location and safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shah

Nice room everyone was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kobe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Close to the tube. Some shops in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was faultless!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026