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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Meeting facility
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Individual) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (Individual)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Individual)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4-star hotel in London City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and 24-hour room service.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, 12 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Scoff and Banter - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1877
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for prepaid reservations.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London
Radisson Edwardian Blu Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt London, England
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Radisson Hotel Edwardian Vanderbilt

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were quick to check me in. The building has a lot of character and charm. Firm beds. The tube is two minutes away.

2/10 Terrible

Selena

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

Disappointing Stay

Hotel is very dated and shabby. The heating did not work in my room and it was very cold. I booked two nights under separate reservation numbers (as I added a second night on at a later date). On returning home I discovered have been charged an extra £60 for not checking out in between?! Despite staying in the same room both nights. I am trying to sort this with Radisson customer services currently, who are most unhelpful. On day 2, I also had to request my room was cleaned because on returning to the hotel late afternoon it had not been touched and I had no clean towels or cups. This meant I had to vacate the room again for an hour, making me late to an evening event I had planned. On a plus side the reception staff were absolutely wonderful and are a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. Very close to the underground station. There are stairs to access the building (approx 8-12?) so if you have mobility issues it might cuz a problem. The hotel is a maze and the elevator is very small. The rooms are also quite small as well. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful and definitely worth adding to your stay. If you don't mind the small inconveniences (small rooms and stairs) it is a great hotel in a very safe and great location. I would stay here again if I was returning to London. The gym was also very nice. It does have a very small fridge if you are looking for a fridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is gorgeous and the room and bathroom were updated and clean. David at the front desk was very professional and hospitable and helped with my baggage. The bar area was fun and they made great drinks. This is located right by the metro so made it easy to get around town. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Traveled with family
old and musty smell in rooms

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good but not great

The hotel in itself was ok with a nice enough restaurant. But the room didn’t have a table and was way too compact. The bed was very close to the window with almost no space to get to the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service for dinner and breakfast was fast. I loved the area i was around it was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xinni Calyn, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night for a layover. Room is small but perfect for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

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

Great stay!

I was really pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Yes it feels dated and in need of modernising in a few areas, but I hear that's coming this year. The corridors are a bit of a maze too, so would be annoying if you had lots of heavy cases The staff were incredibly friendly, the bar is a good place to hang out, and the Premium room I opted for was big and spacious. The only thing was that anyone over five foot eight would struggle with the shower as it's tiny Other than that, wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold

The staff were fine, checkin was delayed until after 4pm, the room was cold - theyprovided portable heaters but they did not regulate temperature well, the bathroom area was especially cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Navdeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location within walking distance of the Gloucester Road tube station. The rooms are a little dated, but I think this is common in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josette G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel. However, we were in rm 29 and the air conditioner was incredibly noisy and would not suit anyone easily kept awake. At breakfast, the whole hotel descended for breakfast at the same time. Most items ran out, fo £15 all I got was some scrambled egg and a piece of toast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Good location close to museums and transit. Services offered may allow it to be a 4 star, but room furnishings more like a 2 star. Very dated and worn. Stayed 10 nites but only requested cleaning 3 times and on each occasion housekeeping left something undone from no facecloth, to not replacing coffee or water supplies to leaving dirtly glasses. Front desk did correct and offered free breakfast as compensation. Also when i checked in they showed me 4 rooms as the initial one I was assigned was supposed to be a superior single but had no desk and had a chemical odor. So make sure if anything not right to tell front desk immediately.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You Deserve Better

The location is fantastic; just steps from the Gloucester Road Underground Station. Also within walking distance to museums, great restaurants, Tesco (grocery store) and more. Staff were friendly, attentive, helpful, professional, personable and informative. For these reasons, this is a nice place to stay. However, the hotel is in serious need of maintenance and a deep cleaning. My room was poorly maintained (carpet, chair, desk) are disgustingly filthy. They are all covered in stains, the desk has a sticky residue and the carpet was coming undone. A particularly disturbing problem is the door to room 340. It does not have a threshold. There is a gap about 1.5-2 inches from the floor allowing light, cold air and noise from the hallway to come through. This is also a safety concern. If you plan to sleep, shower and spend the remainder of your time moving about London, the hotel will just do. If you want more of your hotel, DO NOT STAY HERE until the hotel has had a deep cleaning, refreshing and proper maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but perhaps needs some TLC and minor improvements. Breakfast was extortionate, and heating poor in the room. Not enough tea bags, kettle was very slow to boil. Shower wasn't tall enough and drained slowly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025