Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Generally clean, but minor issues mentioned in some reviews.
Service
9.03
Staff received high praise for their helpfulness and care.
Location
9.07
Excellent location with good transport links.
Room Quality
7.02
Some rooms reported as small and uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.55
Basic amenities present, with some issues noted in specific reviews.
Value for Money
8.01
Fairly priced given location and overall service.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Limited feedback about food and beverage options.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall good experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:19

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Kensington and Chelsea

Individually-Designed Rooms with Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay in uniquely decorated rooms equipped with tea&coffee making facilities, satellite TV, and a minibar.

Central Location with Easy Access to Attractions: Explore Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, and top museums within walking distance. Shop at Harrods and unwind in nearby parks during your stay.

Convenient Access to Transportation: Reach Heathrow Airport in just 20 minutes without any changes via the nearby Earl’s Court Tube Station.

Book now to experience the charm and convenience of Merit Kensington Hotel.

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 6975 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Janice family_with_children gb
8
Would definitely stay here again. Just round the corner from a tube station.
Pros:

We didn’t have breakfast. The hotel was clean & modern and very quiet. It was everything we needed it to be. I guess trying to be critical, it was a little short on extras….. eg no facecloths or shower caps! Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

The first night our aircon didn’t work but they had it fixed by the next night!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Werner couple nl
7
Goede locatie met schone kamer
Pros:

Goed bed en ruime kamer.

Cons:

Kamer lag tegenover de ontbijtzaal en het was erg warm op de kamer. De airco werkte niet.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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catrionaw867 Couples
10
Excellent!
Pros:

From walking up the spotless steps & exterior of the hotel we were greeted politely & efficiently by the reception staff.
I cannot understand the negative reviews at all, think we must be somewhere different as hotel was spotless everywhere & smelled lovely!
Our room had everything we wanted, the bed comfy, shower powerful & gleaming & again spotless. Lovely quality white bed linen. Proper size bath towels as well. In the room glasses, fridge, coffee etc.
Really quiet & peaceful room.
The breakfast was plentiful & catered for all needs. The quality of produce very high standard but if I was to be slightly critical the hot breakfast could be slightly hotter & rather than a side plate maybe consider a larger plate. That said this only a minor observation & I still give this hotel 10/10 & we will be back when next in London.

2026-05-08 via Tripadvisor
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Catriona couple gb
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

Spotlessly clean throughout
Lovely staff
Bed comfy
Bedroom/ Bathroom immaculate
Lovely quality bed linen
Large bath towels
Great selection at breakfast & superb quality
Wine glasses
Fridge
Selection of tea’s & coffee’s
Absolute amazing value for the money we paid, 100% be back

Cons:

Nothing but if to be super critical the hot breakfast could be slightly warmer & rather than side plates provide larger plate for the hot food.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mihaela couple ro
5
Ca și poziționare este foarte bun acest hotel. Zona este ok, fără boschetari 😁
Pros:

Este foarte aproape de metrou și curățenia este ok.

Cons:

Faptul ca am stat undeva la subsol (etaj-1) ceea ce a fost foarte aiurea, sa nu ai o fereastra pe care sa o poti deschide sau priveliște, efectiv era ca si cum ai sta într-un beci! Un alt minus ar fi patul care pentru mine personal, salteaua a fost destul de tare, motiv pentru care m am și ales cu o nevralgie 😅.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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MAREK solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
9
It is clean, the building is secure and well decorated, the facilities are good quality leading to a comfortable stay.
Pros:

Location, room facilities- great bathroom and bed.

Cons:

The room next to the lift, and the sound of the lift in the room was very intrusive (similar to a dentist drill), and the housekeeping laundry was sorted outside our window.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
Lovely visit to London
Pros:

Well positioned

Cons:

Over two properties

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Antoine solo_traveller mt
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
Good location to tube station , clean rooms
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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MIHAELA solo_traveller ro
1
THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER....!!!
Pros:

Locația

Cons:

WHEN WE REACH THEY ASK 100£ DEPOSIT WHICH WE NEVER RECEIVED BACK..IS ALREADY PASSED 2 MONTHS....THE FIRST NIGHT WE SLEPT IN COLD ,BECAUSE THE AC WAS NOT WORKING IN THE ROOM AND NOBODY CARES....,THE STAFF WAS VERY RUDE,THE ROOM WAS VERY DIRTY FULL OF HAIR AND SPOTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS,THE CLEANING IS NOT DONE PROPERLY,THE AC IS NOT WORKING AND US CONTROLLED FROM THE RECEPTIONIST,THE BEDS AND PILLOWS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE,AND EVEN UF IS 4 STARS YOU DON'T HAVE SLEEPERS OR BATHROBES IN THE ROOM ....!!RUN FROM THIS HOTEL...IS THE WORST EVER !!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Leanne family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Brittany solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

I really liked the facilities and the room was amazing-comfortable beds and amazing bathroom. I will say the location was also great. Easy access and just a quick 2 min walk to the tube and even great walking distance to things. The restaurants around the area also had delicious foods.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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G2056KNjamesj Couples
2
AVOID LIKE PLAGUE!!!!
Pros:

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in. I have received far much better service and nicer room in so called “budget hotels”. This is supposed to be a “4 star” hotel when in reality it’s not they are a self proclaimed 4 star hotel which means they haven’t went thru any of the actual testing to be awarded those 4 stars. The staff are as good as useless and all need sacking. Honestly wouldn’t pay for a room for my dog here

2026-05-06 via Tripadvisor
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Tønseth couple no
8
Veldig bra beliggenhet, rom og frokost.
Pros:

Super beliggenhet. Komfortabelt og rent rom. Meget god frokostbuffet i hyggelig frokostsal

Cons:

Rommet kunne vært litt større

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Colm couple nl
10
Pros:

Great location, close to the underground station and easy service

Cons:

I didn’t know in advance there would be a £100 deposit

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
1
Would rather do a few nights in a tent than stay at this hotel.
Pros:

The only good thing about this property is location

Cons:

The staff are so rude and don’t want to know about anything. Supposed to be a “4 star” more like 1 star rooms are disgustingly filthy and ridiculously small for the price. £100 deposit that you best be prepared not to see for over 2 weeks and have to chase them up to get it back.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple it
8
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Klea couple al
9
Cons:

The bed was small for two people and the room a little bit small too

2026-05-05 via Nuitee