Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Room (Cosy) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
61 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, England, SW7 4PE
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Honeysuckle Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Honeysuckle Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

4.5-star hotel in London City Centre
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and conference space.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 76 square feet (7 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 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 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 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

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 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 290 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Casie, League city

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underground station is close by. Two supermarkets within 2 minutes by walking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anisio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hreat
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient, the staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again.

A really nice space. Clean and good location with some great amenities in room. Good value for money. Staff were extremely polite and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant in the hotel. Cosy and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali, College Station

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous stay

Such a beautiful hotel! The staff were so lovely and the room was gorgeous. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atikah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sanaa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great but rooms are like JAIL compared to other hotels close by . Pictures don’t match what you see with both eyes! Staff were kind and helpful expect the lady who did my check in. She wasn’t helpful at all. I’m glad I did not book entire 10 nights at Melia …. After 3 nights I booked at walking distance hotels the Bailey and it was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Basel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and great service and area . Hotel is in top shape .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024