Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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January 2026
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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 curtains
£186
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Why we love this property

Historic luxury design
Discover Victorian splendour 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 travellers. 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

Showing 21 of 21 rooms
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeysuckle Suite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Single Room | View from room
Classic Single Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Classic Single Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bathrobes
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Room (Cosy) | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room (Cosy) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Room (Cosy) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Room (Cosy) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Cosy)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bathrobes
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Premium King Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium King Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Premium King Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Premium King Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium King Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
View from room
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (2AD+1CH)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (2AD+1CH)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeysuckle Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Strawberry Thief Master Suite | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Strawberry Thief Master Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Strawberry Thief Master Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 30 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 53 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 72 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 75 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel

When you stay at Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Guests can visit the fitness centre 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 travellers 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any 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 on-site 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 per cent

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and superb by multiple guests. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast was very good and dining staff were attentive and very helpful. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

The service was lovely and the room was delightful! What a treat!
Jaiminee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rhys, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Maxine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing hotel staff couldn’t do enough for you and gorgeous rooms great location
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely interiors, great location, friendly staff
Mira, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Pros: good location, a room was clean Cons: not worth of monay overall. You will find better value for the monay at same area from the other hotel.
Johanna, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice boutique hotel. Classy and modern design of the hotel and rooms. Many amenities in the room. Never seen this class products before. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location is nice and central in south Kensington.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bathrooms could have been better
Khuram, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central hotel with great customer service. Would stay there again
Mahshid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great breakfast package- wonderful location. Room is a bit snug, but fit out needs well. Pillows and bed were not the best-
Jason, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property and staff were excellent. Very convenient and walkable to most attractions
Romero, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms are small.
brigitte, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All staff super attentive, beautiful property
Katie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous room. Wonderful staff.
LAINIKA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at this hotel
Cindy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel on easy transportation lines or walkable. Wished i could have spent several days just hanging around the room. Maybe next time
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the restaurant in the hotel. Cosy and the food was amazing
Emmanuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was convenient, the staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and quiet
Denise, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is located in a great area. Lots to walk about! Staff at the front desk were amazing.
Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was accommodating.
Althea, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe quiet area
Stathy, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very old hotel on an ugly and busy street. Don’t stay here.
Jessica, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, Alba, thomas, Paola, Anastasia. Everyone kind. Grear llcation
Antonio, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were really comfortable and nicely decorated. It had a more unique feel to the place than most hotels. Easy to get anywhere using nearby underground station. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. It is on a busy road but quiet inside. One thing that was a surprise was the perfume in the lobby but that seems to be a thing in the hotels here.
Lidija, 3-night trip