
Merit Kensington Hotel
London, GB
0.53 km (0.33 mi) from original
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London, GB
0.53 km (0.33 mi) from original
Location
9.1Excellent location with good transport links.
Service
9.0Staff received high praise for their helpfulness and care.
Value
8.0Fairly priced given location and overall service.
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London, GB
0.53 km (0.33 mi) from original

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0.38 km (0.24 mi) from original
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The Courtfield
8.4/10K Hotel Kensington
7.8/10Merit Kensington Hotel
7.9/10Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
7.3/10The Courtfield
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier, no explicit mention.
K Hotel Kensington
6.6Frequent complaints about small/basic rooms, limited natural light or windows facing a wall, small/uncomfortable beds and occasional AC problems; some rooms described as recently renovated and bathroom clean.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.0Some rooms reported as small and uncomfortable.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
6.3Rooms were described as tired and dated.
The Courtfield
7.9Standard quality for this hotel tier, no explicit mention.
K Hotel Kensington
7.6Generally praised as very clean in many reviews ("Extremely clean", "muy limpio"), but some reports of poor cleaning and carpet/hair issues reduce the score.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.1Generally clean, but minor issues mentioned in some reviews.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
5.4Multiple mentions of dirty rooms and unpleasant odors in reviews.
The Courtfield
8.9The location was very good and satisfying.
K Hotel Kensington
9.2Consistently highlighted as excellent — close to Gloucester Road tube, parks and transport links; many reviewers cite the location as a main positive.
Merit Kensington Hotel
9.1Excellent location with good transport links.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
8.4Location is noted as convenient and close to transport.
The Courtfield
8.5The minimal communication with management was helpful.
K Hotel Kensington
8.8Staff repeatedly described as helpful, friendly and welcoming across multiple reviews (positive mentions in English, French, Arabic, Dutch), though a few service policy issues were noted (luggage policy, daily toiletries on request).
Merit Kensington Hotel
9.0Staff received high praise for their helpfulness and care.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
8.8Staff were consistently described as pleasant and helpful.
The Courtfield
—K Hotel Kensington
—Merit Kensington Hotel
—Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
—The Courtfield
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier, no explicit mention.
K Hotel Kensington
7.0Breakfast is described positively by some, but overall food is basic for others and occasional supply issues (e.g., milk availability) were reported.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.6Limited feedback about food and beverage options.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
7.4Breakfast was decent but had room for improvement.
The Courtfield
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier, no explicit mention.
K Hotel Kensington
7.0Mixed: breakfast available and some positive notes, but lacking in-room fridge, no laundry facilities/service, small elevators and occasional maintenance issues; toiletries sometimes not provided unless requested.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.5Basic amenities present, with some issues noted in specific reviews.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
7.4Amenities present but some were lacking in quality.
The Courtfield
8.3Standard quality for this hotel tier, no explicit mention.
K Hotel Kensington
7.6Several guests call it good or very affordable value for a central location, though at least one guest felt it was low value for the price.
Merit Kensington Hotel
8.0Fairly priced given location and overall service.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
6.8Concerns about being overpriced and not living up to expectations.
The Courtfield
W.S. GilbertK Hotel Kensington
Charles BoothMerit Kensington Hotel
Sir Norman LockyerRadisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Slobodan Yovanovitch