Merit Kensington Hotel
4 star hotelHotel12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, London, SW5 9ST, United KingdomMerit Kensington Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of London, and within a 2-minute walk of Earl’s Court Tube Station. It’s only a short stroll from plenty of well-known parks and famous shops such as Harrods. And if you’re looking for a little culture, it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum.
Start your day with a tasty breakfast in the charming dining area and choose from a selection of traditional and contemporary dishes to suit every palate. Whether you’re in the mood for a light bite or a hearty meal, there’s always something to tickle your taste buds.
Arriving in London
4 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.8 mi from Natural History Museum
Very Good
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Modern Hotel
Very good city hotel. Close to Earls Court. Awesome vibe. Great location.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Shuttle services
- Housekeeping
Rooms
Relax and unwind in the luxurious rooms, each designed with a touch of classic elegance and modern added extras. From comfy bedding to high-speed wifi and flat-screen TVs, every detail has been added to make your stay memorable.
Whether you choose a cosy single room or something a little bigger, you’ll have the perfect space to relax after a day of exploring the city. Many rooms have stunning views, and some even have balconies where you can sit back and sip a drink.
Location
Located in the heart of Kensington, Merit Kensington Hotel is just moments away from London’s must-see attractions. Stroll through the beautiful Kensington Gardens, visit the world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum, or explore the designer boutiques of Kensington High Street. With excellent transport links nearby, including Earls Court and Gloucester Road stations, the entire city is on your doorstep.
Our hints & tips
Culture vultures will be spoiled for choice with the Royal Albert Hall, Saatchi Gallery, V&A, Science Museum, and Natural History Museum all nearby.
There’s lots of restaurants, bars and cafes in the local area, with plenty of greenery close by in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Arriving in London
4 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.8 mi from Natural History Museum
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Modern Hotel
Rated by
Couple –
51%
Family –
29%
Solo –
19%
Business –
1%
Rated 4.2/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good city hotel. Close to Earls Court. Awesome vibe. Great location.
Excellent City Hotel
Excellent Shopping
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 92%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 90%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 92%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 57%.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 95% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 94% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 76% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 91% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 87%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 87%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 88%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 60%.
- Negative: For 73%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
Good internet service
- Positive: 91% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: 68% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 55%.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 60%.
- Negative: For 72%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
Clean
- Positive: 78% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 91% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 58%.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 60%.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 93% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 78% enjoyed the shower.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 62%.
- Neutral: For only 60%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 60%.
- Neutral: Only 55% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 60%.
- Neutral: 57% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 69% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 72%.
- Negative: 62% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Service is adequate
- Positive: 78% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 73% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 77%.
- Neutral: 54% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 55%.
- Neutral: 58% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: 57% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: Hotel security was horrible, thought 51%.
- Negative: 90% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 57% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 70%.
- Negative: Only 50% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 65% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 62% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Room is all right
- Positive: 78% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 96% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the shower.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: For only 63%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Neutral: Only 52% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 58%.
- Neutral: 56% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: For only 50%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 55% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Neutral: 55% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 73% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 73%.
- Negative: 60% were unhappy with the view.
More comfort would be nice
- Positive: 88% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 88% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Neutral: For only 63%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 73% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 73%.
- Negative: 73% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 86% complained about the room service.
More comfort would be nice
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 58%.
- Neutral: For only 64%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 73% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 73%.
- Negative: For 73%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: 59% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
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