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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour fitness centre

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Family Room
Exterior
Junior Suite
Lobby
Meeting facility
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
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
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

  • 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, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A computer station, concierge services and 12 meeting rooms
  • 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Scoff and Banter

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) on 24 Nov 2024 start from €197.99, 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. 505 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Lovely breakfast and enjoyable meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near Gloucester Road tube station. Very near the Natural History Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

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

8/10 Good

REDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
coridors are gloomy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to the lift. Otherwise, the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Evangelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wake up at 4:30 am every day so since nothing is open at that time, I try to choose a hotel with an in room coffee pot and or kettle. The Radisson Blu offered N press machines which I thought was ideal since I love the one I have at home unfortunately, the Radisson uses a knock off brand of Nespresso pods so the machine would only make one gulp at a time. You have apply a lot of pressure to get the pod to seat right, which means the contents and or foil top is too dense. I have experienced something similar at home when using off brands. At first I thought it was a broken machine and I spoke with the desk the next day, needless to say I was infuriated when his only response was, did you put water in the reserve canister. They did send another machine up later in the day but had the same results. There’s only 3 steps: fill with water, put in a pod and push the button. So, while the hotel was nice and very walkable, Enjoy my morning routine of having a cup of coffee while still in my pajamas so I will not stay ant the Radisson London again. If you do not care about such things, please stay at the Radisson, it has much more to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sennaraj

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very small and musty. It felt to me the room wasn’t occupied in a long while. AC wasn’t working. It was very cold on the first night. We reported it and they send someone to fix it. They told us it was fixed and the next night it was extremely hot that we did not sleep at all. We reported the issue the following morning and they said they have fixed it now, however when we reached the room later on in the day , we found the room windows were left open and the AC was turned off. When we questioned about the windows left open, finally they admitted that the ac cannot be fixed since it had some major problems. They changed us to another room for the 3rd and 4th night. They gave a refund of one night’s half price which we are not happy about. Toiletries were poor quality, body lotion and body wash were all diluted with water, I have never come across such poor quality toiletries. The location is good. It is never a 4 star hotel, maybe a 2 or a 3 .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scruffy old room with a tiny bathroom that smells of mould. Uncomfortable sofa bed for two adults. TV remote did not work, mini bar was empty and I do not think this hotel deserves 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine hotel. Visit slightly marred by a broken elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, walking distance to tube stations, Natural History museum, V&A and Hyde Park. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Canan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice, clean good size room. Reception area could accommodate a few places to sit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

sterling

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have chosen a room with two bed since I was traveling with my father. When I checked in the staff told me that the choice I made was only a request and subjected to availability. they did not care. Their attitude was very bad. Eventually they managed to move me to a room with two beds. They could have just done that in the first place if there was a room available in the first place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Emily

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointed by our stay. First room was cramped, and not in line with photos advertised online of rooms shown as ‘premium’ The Second room larger but not handled well in terms of customer service and both rooms had scuffed walls, chipped bed frames, chipped and worn pictures, cracked and poorly repaired sink in bathroom that also should have been cleaner and in better condition given the price point for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location 5 min from Gloucester Road station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R., Bella Vista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024