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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

4.0 star property
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A grand room with a marble floor, a fireplace, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
Exterior
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, and a small table.
A luxurious room with a fireplace, red upholstered chairs, a gold bench, and a marble floor.
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial College London
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬
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Room options

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A coffee machine pouring coffee into a cup, a spoon, and saucer on a table with newspapers.

Superior Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A coffee machine pouring coffee into a cup, a spoon, and saucer on a table with newspapers.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two white bathrobes hanging on a wooden hanger against a wooden wall.

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A breakfast tray on a bed with white bedding and a dark headboard.

Junior Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two white bathrobes hanging on a wooden hanger against a wooden wall.

Premium Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A coffee machine pouring coffee into a cup, a spoon, and saucer on a table with newspapers.

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and 24-hour room service.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Natural History Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Scoff and Banter
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes on foot from Imperial College London
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 12 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Scoff and Banter – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1877
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1342 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff for such a central and well located hotel near to all tourist picks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Good size room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

barbara

The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and efficient so check in was much easier than in some places
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, helpful staff, great location, very good breakfast. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lars Helge

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, proper hotel. Perfect location for events at Royal Albert Hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, staff super friendly and couldn’t do enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location with the underground just across the street. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast offered has extensive choices and is very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, lovely room, great location. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean tidy and warm, nice, receptive staff and great location for exploring London.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this hotel a number of times and have enjoyed each visit. All members of staff are welcoming, polite and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Clean rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn Miyagui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, good sized double room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Amenities
Nice friendly staff and fantastic location for family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a good location. Short walk to the Royal Albert hall and opposite Gloucester Road tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well maintained hotel in heart of South Kensington close to Gloucester Road underground station. Great restaurant.
Natural History Museum is only a few minutes walk away from the hotel.
Gloucester Road underground station is around the corner from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, helpful reception. I’m not a fan of having to pay a separate security deposit though - but I understand why it’s done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

amira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is at a fantastic location! a block away from the Museum of Natural History and the Victoria & Albert Museum is just another block down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

VANDANA NITESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good service.. very good oatmeal on breakfast..warm and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Aimie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was an ok hotel - Convenient but nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, staff was so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025