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 9.2 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 9.2

Breakfast Info

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


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Termulo
United States United States
Great location, quick access to the Tube with the central stop, modern hotel.
Anna
United States United States
It was super close to the tube station, so great location! The room was very clean, and I felt very safe.
Shay
Israel Israel
Location (quiet street, close to the underground), cleanness, Air-conditioning
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We work for a commercial fit out team based in Belfast working in and around the Kensington area of London. The Merit is in a perfect location, very clean and has a very high standard of cleanliness. We love this hotel
Guglielmo
United States United States
clean and good location. there's some breakfast though not of the highest quality.
Barbara
United States United States
Close to the tube and shopping . The market was right up the street and the local coffee and pastry shop was amazing!
Allison
United States United States
Excellent front desk service, effective communication, v clean, great room amenities.
Brittany
United States United States
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...
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location really close to Earls Court Station. Room for three was great with a good dividing wall for the third person which separated the space out nicely traveling with our teenager. Comfy and clean.
Garnisha
United States United States
I loved how the hotel was in walking distance to the tube. I love how comfy the beds were.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of Merit Kensington Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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 $135. 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.

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