Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby
Meeting facility
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
The price is $197
includes taxes & fees
$164 per night
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Imperial College London - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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)

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt), you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. 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 within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Victoria and Albert Museum. 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 5 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

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

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.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lauren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Receptionist
Young brown haired male receptionist was very kind and helpful
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Glenn, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Glen, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

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, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anita, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Rachael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dated
Premium room. Ac wasnt great room cold. Bathroom extract runs 24 7. Very dated. Only 1 lift works. Average stay
Lee, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff.
The hotel is comfortable, but could use a refurbishing. What stands out is the service,friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, which make up for it.
Andrew, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Armineh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Glen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rhonda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Great location next to Tube. And neighborhood was awesome. Customer service was very good.
Shawn, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Ok. Good location but expensive for what it was.
I marked down on comfort only because we had to ask to move rooms. First room had a loud constant unidentified noise which would have kept us awake. Rooms rather boring - all the same decor. Staff helpful enough. Cleanliness ok. Buffet breakfast ok. Location good for proximity to Royal Albert Hall etc. but overall expensive for what it was.
Shirley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

lindsey, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Kathryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Favio, 2-night trip
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