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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a yellow sofa, and a large window.
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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings, a Dior shopping bag, and a Louis Vuitton bag.
A cozy seating area with patterned cushions, a table set for dining, and a view of a historic building through large windows.
A room with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a coffee cup, a plate with food, and a shopping bag.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $295
$246 nightly
$295 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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61 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, England, SW7 4PE
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Honeysuckle Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, and a chair.

Honeysuckle Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a bottle and glass, a desk with a computer, and a view of buildings through the window.

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room (Cosy)

A large bed with white linens, a headboard with a circular light, bedside tables with lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Room (Cosy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a round wooden table with two chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a small desk.

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2AD+1CH)

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a wall-mounted mirror, and a pendant light.

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, and a chair.

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Strawberry Thief Master Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of another room with a sofa and curtains.

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of another room with a sofa and curtains.

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London (London City Centre), Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Science Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Humphrey's Bar & Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers 81 accommodations. 20-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 81 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at Hispania Kensington, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in London? This hotel has 76 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hispania Kensington - This brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1789
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • 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 at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 60 per day
  • 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 percent

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
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 428 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and safe area for solo travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area, great staff, decor and neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location. Close to Metro and nice restaurants near by. Be sure to have breakfast at Fait Mason
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, professional and friendly staff, nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. Ideal location -- one block from the underground and restaurants nearby. Also very close to museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally located— in the heart of Kensington, a short walk to Museum row and Kensington Palace, and just steps away from the underground ( with service via the Picadilly line direct to Heathrow). A lovely, well appointed property. Excellent hot and cold breakfast, with a lot of choice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location, steps from Gloucester Rd tube station.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and very nice and professional staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints whatsoever. Lovely little room, comfy bed. There was a heat wave for my visit and the AC did the job very well. Very nice and helpful staff, and the room was well tidied every day. Super convenient to Gloucester Road tube station.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely interiors, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent the best hotel ever
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel, breakfast, gym and quiet clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and all staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel staff couldn’t do enough for you and gorgeous rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always. Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant in the hotel. Cosy and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely common space for work or coffee. All good here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought that the entire staff was both knowledgable and friendly. We received much needed help in making reservations to shows and dinners. The staff was so tech savie and never talked down to us! The breakfasts were perfect and we especially appreciated the made to order omelettes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great central hotel with great customer service. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff super attentive, beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient, the staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Classy and comfortable atmosphere. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025