Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt), London: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

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Enjoy breakfast in style then explore nearby Imperial College London or Science Museum.

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January 2025

February 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

VIP Access

Very good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available

Gym

Bar

24/7 front desk

Laundry facilities

Air conditioning

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
24-hour room service
24-hour business center
Conference center
Business center
12 meeting rooms
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk
Car rentals on site

Feel at home

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

includes taxes & fees

$128 per night

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

420 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

258 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

129 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Airport transfer

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

$130 per night

Feb 2 - Feb 3

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About the neighborhood

68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 5BT

What's nearby

Natural History Museum - 5 min walk
Imperial College London - 6 min walk
Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk
Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
Hyde Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 54 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

- 215 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 at the property
- For any questions, 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

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.

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness