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 - 3 min walk
Club Lounge - 6 min walk
Caffè Nero - 5 min walk
Fait Maison - 4 min walk
Fraser Suites Queens Gate - 3 min walk
About this property
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers 81 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
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.
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.
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
No onsite parking available
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
Blackout drapes
Frette Italian sheets
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with digital channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
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
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
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
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
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We enjoyed our stay here. The staff were friendly. The property is beautiful even though there are some items that need updating. Nothing crazy. Just details I noticed. But I would stay here again. These items wouldn’t prevent me from booking again. It’s really close to the tube so it’s very convenient.
Room was gorgeous and unique with very high ceilings and great attention to detail. Staff was very welcoming and took their time to ensure that our check in process was seamless.
Kayley
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mahshid
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great central hotel with great customer service. Would stay there again
Mahshid
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhys
Dec 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were immaculate and perfect, even our smaller single rooms. The staff were amazing and attentive, from the reception to the breakfast team. Carolina in particular was very welcoming and ensured she did everything she could to make our check in experience as smooth as possible.
We had an excellent experience at Melia. The staff were very kind and always helpful with questions. Check in and check out were very smooth. The room was very comfortable. The location was great too. Out of the more crowded areas of the city and near a tube stop with good food nearby. Would definitely return.