Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
68-86 Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 5BT
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Last booked 7 hrs ago
Amenities
Café
Business Center
Luggage StorageFree
Fitness Room
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Meeting Room
Wake-Up Call
Restaurant
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Property Description
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, London is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a modern European dining at Scoff and Banter, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Full breakfasts is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 12 meeting rooms available for events. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring tea/coffee making facilities or Nespresso makers. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Egyptian cotton bedding, goose down pillows and award-winning Noble Isle skincare amenities in the bathroom. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.The hotel has Mandarin speakers and accepts Union Pay and other payment methods include, Visa, Master Card, Amex & Maestro.
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8.2/10
Very GoodVery clean, good location
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Surroundings
Metro: Gloucester Road
(110m)
Metro: South Kensington
(720m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Deluxe Room
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Premium Room
1 King bed
24m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
4
Individual Room
1 Single bed
12m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
4
Superior Individual Room
1 Single bed
15m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
4
Junior Suite
1 King bed
39m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
4
Family King Room With Sofa Bed
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Check Availability
6
Standard Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
19m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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Guest Reviews
8.2/10
Very Good
126 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.3
- Amenities7.9
- Location8.4
- Service8.1
Average for similar properties in London
AI Summary
Located in prime Kensington, near transport, parks, museums, and shops. Staff provides professional, friendly service with a varied breakfast offering hot and cold options.
Guest User
April 30, 2025
Had issues with the room I was initially placed in due to a noisy air con system however staff were helpful in promptly moving me to a different room. Hotel room was clean and comfortable.
Guest User
April 17, 2025
Wonderful stay and the location was perfect. Staff were friendly and went out of their way to make it the most comfortable stay possible. Thank you, will be back.
Joseph
April 21, 2025
Hotel is quite old and seems to be starting to run down. The hotel had to perform an essential electrical panel change starting at 10am but didn’t advise the guests until after 11am. They weren’t sure how long it would take. As a visitor to London we were fine with that. So in the am they provided some portable lighting so we could shower etc. when we came back to the hotel in the evening, inserted the key card and opened a light and poof our light went out. The duty manager who said he would come back to us, couldn’t find the portable lighting, and after 45 minutes went to the lobby to see what was happening. They finally decided to offer us another room to sleep in for the night. Anyways, the following day I happened to see the hotel manager by chance in the restaurant and after a chat they offered to credit one night stay which we appreciated. Love the location.
Pedro
January 21, 2025
The hotel needs a serious update, and the photos are from a few rooms not available
Guest User
June 2, 2024
No more than average.
Avoid booking the single room which is extremely small, very difficult to open my suitcase. Airless hallway always smells bad and very narrow to move.
Breakfast is just OK, that front lady there is very nice I liked her.
Finally I was declined by the restaurant as I didn't book, so I walked to Bailey's hotel to have my dinner which was awesome there.
I would not recommend this hotel to be honest.
ItzkySmith
May 4, 2023
We were initially put in a room that looked nothing like the one we booked. We were moved after requesting an alternative, but when we walked in it hadn’t been cleaned - there were crumbs on the seat and dresser, skid marks in the toilet, towels all over the floor, and the bedding was dirty. This was dealt with promptly and we were given complimentary breakfasts as an apology, however we were understandably somewhat disgruntled and expected a better standard when staying at a Radisson. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was good but the rooms are outdated and given the experience we won’t be rushing back.
Marco Arosti
June 30, 2023
Very clean, good location
Anonymous User
March 9, 2025
The hotel is right next to the Natural History Museum. It is a renovated old building. The rooms are really small, but the facilities are quite complete. There is a simple gym and a simple English breakfast.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Café
Business Center
Luggage Storage
Free
Fitness Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wake-Up Call
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Multi-Function Room
Bar
24-Hour Front Desk
Currency Exchange
Fitness Room
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Front Desk Services
Concierge Service
Luggage Storage
Free
Front Desk Safe
Wake-Up Call
Tour/Ticket Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Currency Exchange
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Spanish
Food & Drink
Café
Room Service
Halal meals provided
Bar
Health & Wellness
Fitness Room
Public Areas
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Business Center
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Postal Service
Coworking Spaces
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Accessibility
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Wheelchairs Available On-Site
Accessible Rooms Available
Handrails in Stairways
Braille Signage
Handrails in Hallways
Assistive Listening Devices
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
Security Alarm
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
First-Aid Kit
Fire Alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
StyleBuffet
Opening hours [Mon - Fri] 06:30-10:30 Open
[Sat - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | Free |
Adult | Buffet:£25.00 per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2015
- Number of Rooms: 215
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, London is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a modern European dining at Scoff and Banter, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Full breakfasts is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 12 meeting rooms available for events. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring tea/coffee making facilities or Nespresso makers. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Egyptian cotton bedding, goose down pillows and award-winning Noble Isle skincare amenities in the bathroom. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.The hotel has Mandarin speakers and accepts Union Pay and other payment methods include, Visa, Master Card, Amex & Maestro.