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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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Junior Suite
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.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $219
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is CA $254
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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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
  • 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 eco-certified hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street 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
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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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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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 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

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 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
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4/10 Fair

Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
clean, tidy, fresh, comfortable, well equipped, quiet our room and the hotel was great.
Eddie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nisya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Terence, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

CINDA, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yeji, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Chrissy, 6-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Pilar, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Jonathan, 2-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Disappointing Stay
Hotel is very dated and shabby. The heating did not work in my room and it was very cold. I booked two nights under separate reservation numbers (as I added a second night on at a later date). On returning home I discovered have been charged an extra £60 for not checking out in between?! Despite staying in the same room both nights. I am trying to sort this with Radisson customer services currently, who are most unhelpful. On day 2, I also had to request my room was cleaned because on returning to the hotel late afternoon it had not been touched and I had no clean towels or cups. This meant I had to vacate the room again for an hour, making me late to an evening event I had planned. On a plus side the reception staff were absolutely wonderful and are a credit to the hotel.
Selena, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good but not great
The hotel in itself was ok with a nice enough restaurant. But the room didn’t have a table and was way too compact. The bed was very close to the window with almost no space to get to the window.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
I was really pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Yes it feels dated and in need of modernising in a few areas, but I hear that's coming this year. The corridors are a bit of a maze too, so would be annoying if you had lots of heavy cases The staff were incredibly friendly, the bar is a good place to hang out, and the Premium room I opted for was big and spacious. The only thing was that anyone over five foot eight would struggle with the shower as it's tiny Other than that, wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Enrico, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Cold
The staff were fine, checkin was delayed until after 4pm, the room was cold - theyprovided portable heaters but they did not regulate temperature well, the bathroom area was especially cold.
Jason, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

You Deserve Better
The location is fantastic; just steps from the Gloucester Road Underground Station. Also within walking distance to museums, great restaurants, Tesco (grocery store) and more. Staff were friendly, attentive, helpful, professional, personable and informative. For these reasons, this is a nice place to stay. However, the hotel is in serious need of maintenance and a deep cleaning. My room was poorly maintained (carpet, chair, desk) are disgustingly filthy. They are all covered in stains, the desk has a sticky residue and the carpet was coming undone. A particularly disturbing problem is the door to room 340. It does not have a threshold. There is a gap about 1.5-2 inches from the floor allowing light, cold air and noise from the hallway to come through. This is also a safety concern. If you plan to sleep, shower and spend the remainder of your time moving about London, the hotel will just do. If you want more of your hotel, DO NOT STAY HERE until the hotel has had a deep cleaning, refreshing and proper maintenance.
3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Nice hotel, but perhaps needs some TLC and minor improvements. Breakfast was extortionate, and heating poor in the room. Not enough tea bags, kettle was very slow to boil. Shower wasn't tall enough and drained slowly.
2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Another stay
We have stopped at the Radisson Blu a few times and it never fails for us, Checkin was a breeze and room was ready early so lucky and all the comforts that were needed. One tiny complaint .. The hotel had quite a lot of cruise guests (via America) and Breakfast was a very busy, we were shown to a spot but the outside was setup but didn't seem to be used. We would have happily use it so it was less congested. Staff we Brill
Stuart, 1-night trip
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