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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
4.0 star property

Upmarket Victorian hotel, a quick walk to Natural History Museum

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bathroom
Fitness facility
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.4 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
    • GymGym
    • Room serviceRoom service
    • BarBar
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
    • HousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is S$300
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
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

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive

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)

Upscale hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Imperial College London and Science Museum, Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and car hire on-site. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Scoff and Banter, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 215 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 41 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1877
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 41.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is 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

Is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

As of 8 Sept,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) on 15 Sept,2024 start from S$300.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Imperial College London and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and South Kensington Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chifique

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room loved the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. Easy access from the tube and other public transportation. Excellent breakfast. The building is an adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suraj, Georgetown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a wonderful location. Room was good. Lift was a maze to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in central London
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help us with a new room after the first smelled of cigarette smoke. Our new room was great, and the location makes it easy to get around London.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy here and would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent. Staff are attentive and professional. The room is a bit small, the bed lumpy, but overall 5* experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pankaj

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We requested a king bed and 2 twin beds but the first night was in a room which was not what we requested. Next morning moved to a requested room. The sink was very slow in the bathroom and shower in a bathtub but the water screen was not big enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria, Powers

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to the natural history museum and Gloucester underground station. Easy walking distance. Hotel seemed older, small dated rooms, but clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Ramsgate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific service from the staff. We had an issue with our first room but they moved us immediately, very helpful. Had a family room and this was surprisingly big for central london. Great location. I liked the restaurant in the hotel too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a good sized room and a comfortable bed and tv was nice and shower room but the noise from the traffic was too much and loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property is very nice - the room I was in was on the smaller site - a lot of street noise and no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water on final morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our dtay here EXCEPT we did not have hot water for showers each of the 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Andrew, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location. Room was large by Europe standards and well appointed. Location allowed easy walking access to several neighborhoods with restaurants and pubs, and also very close to underground tube station. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ursula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The fire alarm went off twice at 4 am in the morning and the staff did not alert anyone. People were coming out of their rooms in panic and me with my 3 children. I could not sleep the rest of the night was a reck that day. After I called worried they told us a quest was smoking. Very dangerous not to alert the hotel guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They need more staff .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

eric, Miami

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I wanted to stay by the V&A and this is about 2 blocks away. Pros: Staff were great and hotel room was *very* clean. Bed comfortable by US standards. Cons: This is an old building so elevator is inconvenient, tiny, and slow. No desk in Superior/twin rooms, which i think is a Radisson thing. Also, some idiot guest broke a part of the fire alarm system and set the alarm off around 130am, which was really annoying. Overall though, good hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024