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Situated within a 2-minute walk of Earl’s Court Tube Station, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, home to Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall, Merit Kensington Hotel offers free WiFi access. Rooms at this boutique hotel are individually-designed and feature tea&coffee making facilities, an en-suite bathroom and free toiletries. Other amenities include satellite TV, a minibar, a hairdryer and a safe. Set within walking distance of parks and famous shops such as Harrods, the hotel is a few minutes’ walk from various museums, including the Natural History and Victoria and Albert. Heathrow Airport can be reached in 20 minutes without any changes, via the Piccadilly Line.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a great location convenient to local shops, cafes and restaurants and had great travel links as the Tube is less than 5 mins walk away.
  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, good location to village, lovely room and bathroom, immaculately clean with a lovely breakfast room.
  • Howard
    France France
    Very friendly and efficient staff. Very clean hotel and room. Very good bathroom. Very good breakfast - just what I like.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Merit Kensington Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Merit Kensington Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Merit Kensington Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the reception is located at 16-18 Penywern Road.

For groups of 3 rooms or more, different policies and supplements may apply.

The company supports the government campaign and has a zero-tolerance if a member of staff is treated in an abusive way. Anti-social behaviour will result in a reservation being cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Merit Kensington Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Merit Kensington Hotel

  • Merit Kensington Hotel is 3 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Merit Kensington Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Quadruple
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Merit Kensington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Merit Kensington Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):