Located in London (London City Centre), Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall.
What's nearby
Natural History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hyde Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Victoria and Albert Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Fait Maison - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Paul - Gloucester - 1 min walk
Burger King - 2 min walk
Wingstop Gloucester Road - 2 min walk
About this property
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site 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 20 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 centre
3 meeting rooms
76 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1789
Smoke-free property
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 films
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
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
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 20 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel was comfortable and quiet. The small cozy room was perfect for me, a single traveler. The rooms were clean and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
I loved this stay. I travelled with my daughter and loved the comfy room, lovely service and amazing location. The hotel is located in one of the best areas of London and we were walking distance to everything we needed: Cafés, supermarket, Underground and amazing restaurantes. I will stay here again!
What a lovely property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Melia. The service was excellent and the location was perfect, as it was close to the tube and lovely restaurants/cafes. We felt very safe in the area.
The decor of the hotel was tastefully done. It smelled so good in the lobby and the fresh flowers were such an elegant touch.
The breakfast every morning was very delicious as well. The rooms are nicely furnished, but small and cozy. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Kelly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Casie, League city
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
We enjoyed our stay here and our room was pretty spacious in our opinion. Love the little bed they made for my 4 years old. Walkable to the Kensington garden and close to a lot of shops and restaurants. It's pretty convenient in my opinion.
The only downside is that the bathroom need a little upgrade and they need to do a better job on cleaning it as well. Especially the grout and corner areas due to there are built up molds. The bottom door looked pretty worn out too..
Overall. A good stay.
Other than that. The room in general is pretty spacious and clean.
We stayed at a Meliá hotel in Madrid two years ago and really enjoyed the experience. So, when we saw this one available in Kensington—our favorite spot in London—we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. From the timely communication with management, who responded promptly to our questions, to the smooth check in-out process, every aspect of our stay was handled with utmost professionalism. The room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was superb, and the staff overall was very attentive. We will definitely stay there again.
Ideal spot for a short vacation to London. Hotel was clean and the staff were courteous & helpful. Welcome drink and afternoon tea available at the Hotel. Toiletries in the bathroom were good quality. Enjoyed our stay !
I had a lovely stay. The hotel is very luxurious. The staff are incredibly friendly. The two ladies on the front desk were very kind. The location is perfect too. Can’t wait to come back
The property was super convenient. Buses, underground station and cabs all within a block. Very quiet area, we loved it. Hotel is clean, staff was wonderful and helpful and our room was small but efficient. Would love to visit again!