Merit Kensington Hotel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

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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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sylvia
United States United States
“Location was good, near a tube stop, lots of places to eat nearby. Good breakfast.”
Melcher
United States United States
“The hotel is on a quiet street a 3 min walk from the metro stop, the room was well-appointed, quiet, and very clean. I enjoyed the heated floors, sunlight, and dimmable lights throughout - it all made for a very restful stay. There is an optional...”
Purvi
United States United States
“It was clean , good location They held our luggage while we went to a neighboring place before leaving”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely posh style hotel with choice breakfast buffet.”
Paola
United States United States
“Merit Kensington is conveniently located just a short walk from Earl’s Court tube station and from there we could go anywhere so easily. The staff is always friendly and accommodating to whatever our group needed. Everything was clean and beautiful.”
Paola
United States United States
“The staff is always so friendly and accommodating to our needs. We have been here before so we felt like coming home. We love the location close to Earl’s Court tube station. It makes going anywhere in the city so easy and convenient. Thank you!”
Pınar
Turkey Turkey
“We stayed at Merit hotel Kensington in Earl’s Court for 8 nights and had a great experience overall. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, which made us feel welcome and comfortable. The hotel felt very safe, and the location...”
Kseniya
Israel Israel
“The hotel is in an excellent location, with Earl’s Court station just around the corner. There’s a supermarket nearby, as well as cafés for breakfast. We received an upgrade to the room, so the size was sufficient for two people with two suitcases.”
Lindsay
Canada Canada
“This hotel is very updated and modern with cool tech in each room (as seen in photos). Rooms are clean and nice. This is the best place that I have stayed in Earl’s court in my trips to London and even extended my stay recently. While I was in...”
Hamed
United States United States
“Customer service, property modern and good service”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of Merit Kensington Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $132. 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.