In the heart of fashionable Kensington, this refurbished, 4-star boutique hotel offers Victorian elegance with modern comforts. Gloucester Road Tube Station and London’s museums are just a few minutes’ walk away.
Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and Knightsbridge are all just 0.5 miles’ walking distance from Meliá London Kensington Member of Meliá Collection. London tour buses also depart from the hotel's entrance to all of the major attractions.
Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and luxurious, exclusive Dream Beds,custom-designed for the hotel. And all room types have clothes steamer and Chromecast.
Guests at the Meliá London Kensington Member of Meliá Collection can reach Westminster and the South Bank with just a 10-minute tube ride from Gloucester Road Station.
The Hispania Kensington restaurant serves an array of authentic plates crafted with the very best Spanish produce, as well as a selection of sophisticated cocktails and a curated wine list.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Great location. Really lovely hotel. Lots of character and would highly recommend. The staff were so attentive with great customer service.”
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Michael
Australia
“Location is fantastic near tube station and museums. I have stayed in loads of hotels in this area of London over the years and this is good. Staff super helpful and rooms well fitted out.”
Lesley
United Kingdom
“I had a room on the third floor overlooking Gloucester Road. The room was hushed due to the double glazing and efficient A/C.
On arrival, the staff were helpful and friendly. The room was well-appointed, with a good kettle and coffee machine,...”
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Jesus
Spain
“Staff was formidable....Just them, makes the hotel worth..”
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Shola
United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff, I loved the scent diffusers in the rooms and public spaces - a lovely touch. The room was very cute and luxurious with beautiful small touches. I felt very comfortable.”
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Ines
Belgium
“Very friendly staff, beautiful hotel. Nice room, all necessary amenities, and space. Feels very luxurious. It has a wonderful Spanish flair!”
André
Portugal
“The location is great. The room (120) was really nice for a family with 2 young kids, including a small play area. The staff is very nice.”
Mk
Greece
“Meliá London Kensington is a very nice borderline 5* Hotel (even if classified as 4* which would be the best 4* I have ever been). To reach 5* status some things need to be done. The reception and stuff are top-level, rooms are nice and amendments...”
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Robert
Australia
“Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff”
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Li
Singapore
“The location is excellent. The room was very clean and the scent was very pleasant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Hispania Kensington
Cuisine
Spanish
Ambiance
Traditional
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
All costs are subject to availability.
Extra beds are only available in the Executive rooms.
Guests are required to present a valid credit card with pin number at check in, which will be pre-authorised for GBP 50 per night to cover any extras.
Breakfast is available for an extra charge of GBP 22.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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