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Mercure London Kensington

1a Lexham Gardens London, W8 5JJ United Kingdom

Hotel in London near the Royal Albert Hall

Near the museums
This London hotel is located near many of London's major attractions; the Natural History Museum is 0.5 miles away and the Royal Albert Hall is one mile from the hotel. Show more
Coffee shop
The hotel offers a bar, lounge area, and a Coffee Republic coffee shop; wireless Internet access is available in all public areas (surcharge).
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Mercure London Kensington offers 83 air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which include flat-panel TVs and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Hide

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3.6out of 5

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73%

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Standard room with 1 double bed - Best Rate
1 double bed. Desk. In-room safe (laptop compatible). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Extra towels/bedding in room. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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2 single beds. Desk. In-room safe (laptop compatible). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Extra towels/bedding in room. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Classic room with 1 double bed - Best Rate
1 double bed. Desk. In-room safe (laptop compatible). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Extra towels/bedding in room. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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1 king bed. Desk. In-room safe (laptop compatible). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Extra towels/bedding in room. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 4.99 (for 1 hours, rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): GBP 4.99 (for 1 hours, rates may vary)
    • Continental breakfast fee: GBP 7.75 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

Mercure London Kensington offers a bar and lounge area and a Coffee Republic coffee shop on site. There is an LCD television in the lobby and wireless Internet access in all public areas (surcharge).

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 83
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transportation
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Ski storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Concierge services
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Computer station
  • Library
  • Parking nearby
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby

Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Pay movies
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Non-smoking only
  • Desk
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Television Internet access (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Mercure London Kensington

3.6
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.6
Hotel condition:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
4.1
Neighborhood:
4.4
73%

of guests recommend

out of 26 reviews

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A Traveler from Seattle, WA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 30 2011

“Good Location, Good hotel for money, rude staff”

The hotel is in a nice location wih restaurants, shopping, and public transportation within walking distance. The room was clean but small. The people working at the front desk were rude. Wifi was £2 per 20 min.

Alicia Al from New Albany Indiana
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jun 17 2011

“4 Stars..Really?”

First off our room was next to a room they were doing construction in. So during the day there was pounding and jack hammering in. Second our toilet broke and would not flush at all. And lastly we were on the 5th floor and the elevator broke too! When asked to be moved to a new room we were told " its after 5 and the construction is done for the day mamn" I would not stay at this hotel ever again. The best thing I can say about this place is; Joe the bartender was amazing and friendly. He was the sunshine of this hotel!!!

Area recommendations
Earls Court was the best. Centrally located and easy to get to!
Must see
Hampton court palace!!! My favorite thing on this trip, hands down!
stuart L from long island ,ny
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 8 2011

“second time in 2yrs”

This hotel has a very friendly helpful staff . That was willing to help with several problems from directions to different part of London to getting a car service for a 5am ride to St Pancras station to get the Eurostar to Paris. The hotel is close to gloucester rd tube station that is served by 3 different subway lines and is on the driect line to and from Heathrow.

Morgan B from Dallas, Tx
4.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 19 2010

“Wonderful Location, Worlds Worst Beds”

The hotel was very clean, well maintained and was in a fabulous location. The rooms were extremly small but that was to be expected for London. The only thing that was horrible was the condition of the beds. After two days on them, I literally had bruises from the springs in the bed. It felt like I was sleeping on wooden planks and marbles. It was just the worst. But everything else was nice in the hotel. If the beds were replaced I would recommend this hotel to a friend but under the current conditions I wouldn't recommend the stay to any friends I wanted to keep.

Area recommendations
Earls Court and Kensington
Norman from San Francisco, CA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 15 2010

“Small but good value for money”

In my experience, still of the better options in London looking at the value for money. Still, sort of a rabbit cage.

Chris M from Los Angeles, California
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Apr 23 2010

“Do not stay here!”

This was hands down the most uncomfortable hotel I've ever stayed at. The number one amenity a hotel is supposed to provide is a decent bed to sleep on. You cannot sleep on the beds. The mattress springs grind into your back. I slept maybe an hour the whole night - mostly from extreme exhaustion. The room was not very clean, and the bathroom was old and the towels dirty. I found other peoples hair and fingernails around the sink! And the kicker is how thin the walls are. In the middle of the night I could clearly hear the person next door peeing. This hotel claims it is 4 stars. It is at best 1-2. Awful, awful, awful.

A Traveler from New York, NY
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Feb 17 2010

“Decent hotel for business traveller”

I was in a compact double room, very small but OK because I was alone. The room was clean but the towels were quite old and not very clean. Very noisy. Positive: wireless internet connection for free, good location.

Dennis J. from Los Angeles, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Dec 23 2009

“Good location. Uncomfortable beds.”

Nice location. Close to 2 tube stations. The hotel itself was nice, very clean. The front desk staff wasn't particularly friendly or helpful. We got more help and information from the sweet girl working behind the bar. The biggest complaint we had was the comfort of the bed(s). We requested a double bed and they merely pushed 2 single beds together. The mattresses were terrible! There wasn't anywhere you could lay that you weren't getting a spring poked in to your back! So between the springs and falling in to the gap between the beds, it wasn't a good experience at all. We won't come back to this location.

A Traveler from Phoenix, AZ
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 28 2009

“Not Impressed...”

The location was pretty central and close to two different tube stations, but the bed left a lot to be desired. If you're anything like me, the bed has to be good or what is the point of staying there if you can't sleep? It was like sleeping on a cardboard box stuffed with socks. Also, the pillows were more like pillows for decoration on a couch rather than for head and neck support while you sleep. They were small in size and had almost no stuffing. The staff was very nice, and they kept the room clean. However, the hotel its self smelled of gas 3 out of 5 days and the staff acted as if nothing was new. Also, their wireless internet was difficult to get logged into and their prices for laundry service was astronomical. In the end, it served it purpose by providing us clean shelter at a reasonable price in a good location, but I sincerely doubt we would ever stay there again.

A Traveler from Boise, ID
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 19 2009

“When you go, be prepared”

When you go be prepared with the following: According to hotel amenity we should have had: concierge service, ticket assistance, limited room service and extra linens in room but these amenities were not there. The front desk tried to answer our questions but they were far from concierge service; tickets we needed we had to find them on our own; no room service or extra linens. Coffee shop listed was not US idea of coffee shop with food it was just coffee, tea and brews. The room we stayed was very, very small. Bathroom had a great lights and water pressure for shower. The location of this hotel was great close to tube stations, some attractions, restaurants and grocery stores. We will go back and stay again.

Traveler's tip
Take an advantage of tube. Buy day or three-day pass. Be prepare to walk on uneven pavement. I mean WALK. Know where bathrooms are. Always keep 20/30 p. for paid facilities.

Mercure London Kensington

1a Lexham Gardens London, W8 5JJ United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Earl's Court Exhibition Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Linley Sambourne House - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • London Natural History Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Imperial College London - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Kensington Palace - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Albert Memorial - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • London Science Museum - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Brompton Oratory - 1.5 km / 1 mi
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Kensington Gardens - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Hyde Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Harrod's - 2 km / 1.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center

The closest major airports to Mercure London Kensington are:

London (LHR-Heathrow) - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi

London (LGW-Gatwick) - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi

The preferred airport for Mercure London Kensington is London (LHR-Heathrow).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • London, England, UK (LHR-Heathrow)

Area:

Kensington - Earl's Court, London, England, United Kingdom: Upscale, residential Kensington is best known for its palace and gardens, and for its major museums in South Kensington —the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the V&A. Earl’s Court has a wide selection of budget and mid-range hotels, clustered around Earl’s Court exhibition centre. Its Underground station offers good links (District and Piccadilly lines) with trains running to central London and south-west to Wimbledon.

Mercure London Kensington

1a Lexham Gardens London, W8 5JJ United Kingdom