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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeysuckle Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room (Cosy)

Room (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium King Room

Premium King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Premium King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Honeysuckle Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

  • Sleeps 2

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room (2Ad+1Ch)

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite (2Ad+1Ch)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Also, Victoria and Albert Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Albert Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 76 square feet (7 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel.

This 4.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 76 sq ft of conference space
  • 7 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1789
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, 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).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 370 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was gorgeous and unique with very high ceilings and great attention to detail. Staff was very welcoming and took their time to ensure that our check in process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaiminee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was lovely and the room was delightful! What a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were immaculate and perfect, even our smaller single rooms. The staff were amazing and attentive, from the reception to the breakfast team. Carolina in particular was very welcoming and ensured she did everything she could to make our check in experience as smooth as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an excellent experience at Melia. The staff were very kind and always helpful with questions. Check in and check out were very smooth. The room was very comfortable. The location was great too. Out of the more crowded areas of the city and near a tube stop with good food nearby. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Jaime was above and beyond! Very nice and courteous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and very nice and professional staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Classy and comfortable atmosphere. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and all staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in, room space and breakfast excellent. Staff at breakfast were brilliant and a good quality selection. However, returning to our room after being out for the evening found the room smelt strongly of cigarette smoke and saw there was a kitchen smoking area below the window. This also began again in the morning. Discussed with front desk on check out who said this had been reported by guests as an issue before. Requested a discount on the room but told not possible as it was not within their control. Asked if the smoking area was part of the Melia building which the front desk rep did not answer. Staff are entitled to relax with a cigarette but clearly they know about the issue but have done nothing to improve guest experience by relocating this space or double glazing the window. No apology or further action suggested by the member of staff on the front desk, not what I would expect from a hotel of this standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never had breakfast, so cannot say.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia M Meza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent the best hotel ever
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaned well. I would say it’s ideal for 2 people as with 3 people we had issues with where to place our luggage and still being able to move around. In addition the bathroom specifically the toilet is right against the shower door so it feels quite cramped. The on site restaurant Hispania is excellent. The other issue is sound proofing; we could hear the upstairs room guests walking around, talking, and even sneezing. Otherwise it is a great area with lots of restaurants and very beautiful interior design. I would stay here again but perhaps in a different room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, close to tube and Albert Hall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Rome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great breakfast package- wonderful location. Room is a bit snug, but fit out needs well. Pillows and bed were not the best-
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A......
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel staff couldn’t do enough for you and gorgeous rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second stay left something to be desired

Melia is located in in South Kensington in a mixed neighborhood of other hotels, small restuarants and independent shops. The hotel rooms were wonderful, except for my second stay at the end of my trip. I was basically in a very expensive closet! though it had all the amenities, but no place to hang clothes except a cramped space by the doorway with a few hangers.Staff was very good, very accommodating. Breakfast was also very good. Lovely Indian restaurant just two doors down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025