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Located 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 private bathroom and free toiletries. Other amenities include satellite TV, a mini-bar, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the 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
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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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:

  • Seth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a room with a garden view. It was compact, but very comfortable. Everything was clean and in good repair, with modern heating, air-con and lighting systems. It was a peaceful room - little to no noise from outside, but a little...
  • Lashmy
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! Except the staff was not very welcoming.
  • Kelley
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was absolutely accommodating and helpful. I had my phone stolen and the front desk staff was so helpful at coordinating with the police. The beds were comfortable.

Hotel area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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 told us they've 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 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 126. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-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 behavior will result in a reservation being canceled.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Due to the 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Merit Kensington Hotel

  • Check-in at Merit Kensington Hotel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Merit Kensington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Merit Kensington Hotel is 3 miles from the center 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
    • Quad
    • Triple
    • Suite

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