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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury London hotel in London City Centre with fitness centre
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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

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Front of property
View from room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Room (Cosy) | Bathroom

Overview of Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

61 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, England, SW7 4PE
  • Popular LocationNatural History Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Albert Hall13 min walk
  • Popular LocationHyde Park16 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)30 min drive
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Room options

The Kensington Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room (Cosy)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium King Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite (2AD+1CH)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite (Master (2 + 1))

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Master)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

London

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Don't miss out on a visit to London Eye. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Gloucester Road Underground Station is just steps away and South Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes on foot.

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 19 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fait Maison - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • The Stanhope Arms - 2 min walk
  • PizzaExpress - 1 min walk
  • Paul - Gloucester - 1 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Luxury hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall, Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. The on-site brasserie, Hispania Kensington, features brunch. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
  • 3 meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • A lift, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All 81 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hispania Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 76 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1789
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Stay Safe with Meliá (Meliá)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Rydges Kensington London Hotel
Rydges Hotel London Kensington
Hotel London Kensington managed Meliá
Rydges London Kensington
Hotel London Rydges
Rydges
Rydges Kensington London England
Rydges Kensington London Hotel London
Rydges Kensington Plaza London
Rydges London
London Kensington managed Meliá
Hotel Rydges Kensington Plaza
Melia London Kensington
Hotel London Kensington managed by Melia
Hotel London Kensington managed by Meliá
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Hotel
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel London
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel on 1 Apr 2024 start from AU$401.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum. Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gloucester Road Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and South Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had no hot water for the entirety of our stay. They said they had fixed it but it was not. Even the room we were moved to did not have hot water. This happens, but the way the manager handled it was very poor and I would not go back ever again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

antonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty, simple but sophisticated. Bathroom is tiny, but one of the best showers I have had in years. Staff very responsive and nice. Bit noisy, both from street and noise from above. Get top floor? Would easily stay again especially given the price and neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Meliá Kensington was simply AMAZING! Due to their attention and detail to our needs, we had the most pleasant stay. We look forward to returning to Melia one day soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinthus, Grand Prairie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay. Staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. My only downfall was that there were limited dining options in the area. The local pizza express was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Sol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ALEJANDRA

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ALEJANDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Noisy in the room upstairs. Very small family room, tiny bathroom. The hotel was making construction or renovations and we could not use the elevator. Easy acces to Underground only 2 blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Starting with the positive: The staff was amazing, very customer oriented and helpful. The facilities and overall room very clean. Located in a nice area and walking to many attractions was convenient. However, the room and in-room ammenities were disappointing. The room was too small for two singles sharing a King room. There was no room for our suitcases and had 1 drawer to share with minimal space to hand clothes up. The lighting was very dim and, no outlets in the bathroom which made getting ready to go out for dinner etc very challenging. We found ourselves "climbing over" each other to get dressed, dry our hair, do make up etc. Finally, staff did come in each day to make bed and provide clean towels but did not tidy, replace cups, coffee etc. Overall, nice hotel but not as comfortable accomodations as I would have expected and preferred.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5