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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
Meeting facility
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
In the heart of South Kensington, Radisson Blu Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services and car rentals on site. Savor British cuisine at Scoff and Banter restaurant or unwind by the lobby fireplace.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is €175
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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Room (Individual)

Room (Individual)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 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
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 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 a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre 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 eco-friendly hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only 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

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Hotel size

    • 215 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 41.00 per day)
DONE

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 centre
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1877
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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

Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
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Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (formerly 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 that you 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 social distancing 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 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Restaurant
Bed
Lobby
Museums
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fresh with a wide variety of options. (41 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and nearby dining options were convenient and offered good food and drinks. (10 reviews)
  • The property's gym was convenient and very nice. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Close to museums, Harrods and the tube. Highly recommend.
margareta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoy a Great Stay at the Radisson

We had an amazing stay. The staff were very helpful, especially in the restaurant/lounge. It was in a great location - close to the tube and busses.
Eric, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Very pleasant stay, drinks are good Breakfast was good, only let down was the room was very hot and no working air con Very close to Gloucester tube station moots of places to eat
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Great welcome. Comfy quiet room
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay and very convenient for travel.
Kevin, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Well located hotel but a bit old fashioned

Well located hotel Room was very noisy with the machinery and ventilation systems.
LAURENT, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

clean, tidy, fresh, comfortable, well equipped, quiet our room and the hotel was great.
Eddie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well situated to get everywhere which we did.
James, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Our room was not as pictured we had to go up in an elevator and then down a flight of stairs to get to our room where the bathroom was located five steps down from the sleeping area….the bathroom was 3 feet wide and maybe 5 feet long a person could barely turn around….i am sure there are better rooms but this family room was not good at all
PAMELA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend break

Clean and tidy hotel. Brilliant staff. TV didn't work in room and they moved us to a bigger room straight away. Comfy beds, although the air conditioner was so old and loud you couldn't have it on overnight.
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel staff greeting as well as convenient to the Train
Danielle, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location , hotel in need of major refurbishm

It was a trip to the South Kensington area and the hotel is well situated for the Museums, tube station and Royal Albert Hall. However, for a Radisson it was poor. The hotel is in need of a major modernisation programme and the rooms looked very tired indeed. There was no information on wi-fi and it seemed a bit grim all round.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and staff all around.
Maria, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good trip, handy for museums and close to tube station. Don’t bother with the fruit platter, overpriced and some fruits inaccessible as no knife privided, or even not very fresh and therefore inedible.
Hazel, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst

Bad service from The management. They didnt want to switch my room.
Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were welcomed by Alana who was attentive and efficient. All staff we had contact with were polite & helpful. The only minor issue was the hot buffet breakfast was not hot! Otherwise an excellent experience & we would definitely return.
Mrs, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location very close to the Natural History Museum and the tube station.
Khac Huy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was extremely awesome and nice.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it! Only pet peeve is that there are no plugs for your phone close to the bed.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is located a scant block and a half from the Gouucester Road Underground stop.It is staffed by personable, professional people who delight in making your stay memorable. We enjoyed our 3 night stay and plan an encore. stay soon. Convenient to transportation, reasonably priced and restaurant was a decided plus.
Charles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is fantastic - literally across the street from Gloucester rd station and a waitrose supermarket. The room was small but comfortable and it was nice to have a nespresso maker and a refrigerator.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

The staff were very accommodating and lovely. I was able to get late checkout with no problem. Really great cocktails at the hotel restaurant. The area was incredible. Very convenient with a tube station right nearby, 2 minute walk. There also was a Boots and a Tesco Express supermarket. I will definitely go back to this hotel.
Demetra, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed one night and was perfectly happy with the experience. My room was small but the bathroom was large. No complaints!
Annika, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent location, nearby restaurants, walking distance to museums (natural history, science and V&A). Hyde park is close as well… Quit but small room, there was a weird smell that I didn’t like..amenities are Ok…clean bed
Lara, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

I loved the Hotel and the staff was great. But I didn’t receive any “VIP” treatment lol
Chris, 3-night trip