4.5 Star Hotel
Meliá London Kensington member of Meliá Collection
Gloucester Road,61, London, United Kingdom View Map
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About
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 busses 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.
419 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.7
- Staff
- 9.0
- Location
- 9.3
What Guests Say
- “Location. Under the circumstances, the staff was quite nice.”
- “Great part of town. Close to great food and very safe! Across the street from the underground. Everyone who worked there was top notch!…”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Premium Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Cosy Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Junior Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Classic Single Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
1/4FAMILY ROOM
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Honeysuckle Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Books
1/4Strawberry Thief Master Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Books
1/4Cozy Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Books
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What Guests Loved
Based on 419 reviews
Pros +
- Location. Under the circumstances, the staff was quite nice.
- Great part of town. Close to great food and very safe! Across the street from the underground. Everyone who worked there was top notch! Great job!
- Location
Cons -
- They wanted to bill £57 for room cleaning tip. It was completely inappropriate and I obviously refused to pay that fee. When I come to US I will check my credit card whether they took the money or not. Moreover we did not receive a final bill at check out
- Booked "family" room for 3. Arrived just before check-in time, room not ready. Came back late the evening at 9PM, room unavailable. Only option was a single bed "cozy" room in basement. Not great but we had no choice. Very expensive for what we got.
- The first night we arrived they put us in a room that had a smaller bed than what we paid for. The second night we moved rooms. The only small issue was the neighbors doing construction during the daylight hours.
They wanted to bill £57 for room cleaning tip. It was completely inappropriate and I obviously refused to pay that fee. When I come to US I will check my credit card whether they took the money or not. Moreover we did not receive a final bill at check out
Location. Under the circumstances, the staff was quite nice.
Booked "family" room for 3. Arrived just before check-in time, room not ready. Came back late the evening at 9PM, room unavailable. Only option was a single bed "cozy" room in basement. Not great but we had no choice. Very expensive for what we got.
Great part of town. Close to great food and very safe! Across the street from the underground. Everyone who worked there was top notch! Great job!
The first night we arrived they put us in a room that had a smaller bed than what we paid for. The second night we moved rooms. The only small issue was the neighbors doing construction during the daylight hours.
Location
Small rooms, we need to change rooms since it smelled like cigarettes. Staff had no problem with this.
The hotel has a beautiful lobby and the exterior is beautiful as well.
Our room flooded and the attitude was poor. They came to our room to take a look and didn¿t do anything and tried to blame it on us. They couldn¿t changed our rooms since all the rooms were booked and refused to do anything else. Poor service.
Great location in one of the best neighborhoods in London. You're not on top of everything in central London but you're close enough - a pleasant walk from Knightsbridge too (Harrod's). The hotel offers top-notch accommodation and a very nice breakfast.
No. I enjoyed everything.
The A/C was not working, despite asking several times not effort was made to fix it. Overall the service experience was odd, perhaps they were understaffed but the bar was often not staffed and the hotel lacked service amenities.
Hotel has great location. Close to give, hop on bus, and a couple museums.
Our room was in an active construction area. Workers began construction at 8. Asked for room switch, second room was still in construction zone. No towels in room upon arrival. Despite check in being at 2, room was not ready until 4. Not 4* hotel.
The staff were all very helpful and kind. The location was great with easy access to transportation (Bus and the Tube). I wouldn't hesitate to pick this facility again.
Well maintained rooms, excellent location (next to the tube/public transport), relatively modern construction, Free Wi-Fi in rooms, and the hotel had air conditioning.
The air conditioning seemed to be not working at its optimum at times.
The hotel is old and beautiful - 4 stories and is an excellent location to get into the greater London area. It is quiet and trees line the street. People are nice, helpful and friendly. Great food nearby.
Excellent location. Nice room with plenty of space for extra roll-away bed. Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast included in our rate.
Location, wifi, access to printer
We stayed in room 301 - the door was in the stairwell which was a little odd.Wish the room was a bit bigger - narrow walkway on either side of the bed - not much space to put luggage.
The staff were exceptional!
The rooms are tiny!
Size, attention, service, details
The staff were incredible
Location is great. A couple of minutes walk from Gloucester Road station. Maybe 10/15 minutes to Hyde Park/Royal Albert Hall. Staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The room itself was very well equipped and was finished to a high standard. Quality shower, comfy bed. Pristinely clean.
Lacks spa/pool but if that’s not a dealbreaker this hotel is a great option.
The staff were very helpful and accommodating after we had a very early am arrival in allowing us to use facilities to freshen up. The room itself was well decorated and relatively comfortable
Having booked a premium king room I was not really expecting to be in the back alley of the ground floor. Due to the location, the room was incredibly dark and therefore felt very far away from being king or premium. Despite the listing stating city views we were instead facing the internal or back alley of the building
The style, the gym and employees kindness
Room a bit cold
The location is excellent—right next to Gloucester Road tube station, with direct access to both Heathrow and Central London. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The breakfast was a highlight — all the items were delicious, featuring a delightful touch of Spanish cuisine.
The room lacked natural sunlight. The hotel's bar has a nice atmosphere; however, the menu is quite limited, and the cocktails are average in quality.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
- On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Books, DVDs, music for children
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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-authorized for GBP 50 per night to cover any extras. Breakfast is available for an extra charge of GBP 22.
Location
Gloucester Road,61, London
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