Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $243
$203 nightly
$243 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial College London
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Humphrey's Bar & Brasserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 215 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Scoff and Banter, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Scoff and Banter - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1877
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1382 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Surya Praveena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sivatharmini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, next to the station
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Staff are super friendly and property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast selection excellent. Staff very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly and efficient staff, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Very handily situated near the V&A, Natural History and Science museums, Gloucester Road tube and Hyde Park. Plenty of eateries nearby too. Hotel well run by friendly staff. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice well situated hotel. Very pleasant friendly staff. Nice room but very small bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pansee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff are amazing and very friendly overall very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovey area to stay in and it was close to the Tube station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Staff & service
Location good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff for such a central and well located hotel near to all tourist picks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location for museum good but lift very small
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Velayuthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, location and service. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the hotel is a bit dated, it is conveniently located within a short walk of Gloucester Road Station, the Natural History Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The breakfast buffet is great, and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location near the connecton metro station
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. There was only one lift working which meant a little wait but it was a minor inconvenience given all the positives
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Couldn't fault them! There was a large variety of breakfast items, both full English and Continental. My room was very clean and comfortable. Would not hesitate to stay there again,!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean enough staff were good and friendly breakfast was ok . Well stocked bar and a good cocktail barman.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, helpful staff, great location, very good breakfast. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Good size room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good quality breakfast options. Room had everything we needed though could do with a little freshen up. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money stay. Good location. Room nice and clean, good air conditioning. Beds let down by poor quality pillows, which meant getting a good nights sleep was difficult
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

barbara

The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026