Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Room (Cosy) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Located in the heart of Kensington, Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers an upscale retreat. Take advantage of dry cleaning services, enjoy Hispania Kensington's international cuisine and fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the gym. With helpful staff and top-notch amenities like 24-hour business center and luggage storage nearby attractions such as Natural History Museum are easily accessible.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Room service
24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains

$237 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Historic luxury design

Discover Victorian splendor in this luxury hotel nestled within a historical district. Architecture lovers will appreciate the stunning period details.

Foodie paradise

A restaurant with full breakfast awaits hungry travelers. The hotel bar offers a perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventures.

Premium sleep experience

Luxurious guestrooms feature premium bedding with Frette Italian sheets, and blackout drapes. A minibar awaits for late-night refreshments.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 21 of 21 rooms

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Honeysuckle Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Bathrobes

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

Classic Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

118 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Room (Cosy)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium King Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

226 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Bathrobes

280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

248 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

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

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Frette Italian linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Bathrobes

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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$183 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning

$233 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

61 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, England, SW7 4PE

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 - 11 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 30 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 53 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 72 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 75 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 81 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive
West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 29 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 30 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 10 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬1 min walk
‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬2 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hispania Kensington, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Gloucester Road Underground Station is steps away and South Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 81 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Working away

24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (76 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1789
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Digital TV channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Recycling

Special features

Dining

Hispania Kensington - This brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
There is a service fee of 5 percent

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Hispania Kensington.

What's the area around Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel like?

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.