Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 29 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 9 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Fait Maison - 3 min walk
Club Lounge - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Paul - Gloucester - 1 min walk
Burger King - 2 min walk
About this property
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Scoff and Banter, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gloucester Road Underground Station is steps away and South Kensington Underground Station is 9 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (GBP 41.00 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
24-hour business center
12 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1877
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Scoff and Banter - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 41.00 per day
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) 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 Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?
Yes, Scoff and Banter offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) like?
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 16 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Dec 17, 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 17, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 17, 2024
Numerous issues - no accommodation by front staff
4 nights - no electricity one day, no hot water the next, smoke alarm goes off in the room, room is not made up when we return. All we got was ‘sorry’s’.
Verified traveler
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 16, 2024
SHARON
SHARON, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 11, 2024
Good value
Convienent location, easy check in/out, comfortable bed and good price for London.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2024
LEAH
LEAH, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 2, 2024
Umair
Umair, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 30, 2024
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 29, 2024
Very Disappointed
Cleanliness poor in room.
Hotel was dated and not well maintained.
Shower didn’t get hot only warm. No numbers of who to call on room phone.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 27, 2024
Suzanna
Suzanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2024
Always good
Always enjoy Vanderbilt; room was great and clean. Breakfast is outstanding (even if the coffee could do with some work).
Only drawback - shower needed some maintenance/refurbishment.
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2024
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 17, 2024
Receptionist
Young brown haired male receptionist was very kind and helpful
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 13, 2024
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Glen
Glen, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 10, 2024
Not Great
My room was cold. The next day I got a new room and it was warmer. In the new room, the safe did not work, the lights on the end table were out and the room smelled dingy. The hotel bought me a drink for my trouble but I believe it had a $7 limit as I had to pay the difference since I chose makers mark. Lol
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 6, 2024
Overall good in the end
There were a few problems with our stay but to be fair it was handled brilliantly post stay so would definitely give the place another chance.
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
The staff were very helpful and sweet. They had a broken elevator during the stay, But they had a second one closer to my room. My room was tiny, even with the extra charge. I wish I knew so I could go a little larger still. Having said that, it was all very clean, very very comfortable. My bed had the best pillows, so cozy. Also the espresso machine was wonderful. And the bathtub was just right. The view was nice. I loved having the vouchers for the drinks. And the food was really good for breakfast and for lunch and dinner.