Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Room service
Gym
Bar
24/7 front desk

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

Natural History Museum
‪5 min walk‬
Imperial College London
‪6 min walk‬
Victoria and Albert Museum
‪9 min walk‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪34 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

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Room options

Junior Suite

39 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Individual)

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Family Room

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (Individual)

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

About this property

Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and 24-hour room service.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt). During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Natural History Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.

Free WiFi
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Scoff and Banter
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Just a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 12 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt).

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Scoff and Banter - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

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 public transport

Off-site parking available (GBP 41.00 per day)
Limo/town car service

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 25.00 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

Scoff and Banter

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 12

Accessibility

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

Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Egyptian cotton sheets
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Satellite channels
TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Mini fridge

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 available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

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.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) 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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

22 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel and staff all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Aventura

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Receptionist

Young brown haired male receptionist was very kind and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller

16 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Business traveller

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

10 Nov 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great staff. Lovely breakfast and enjoyable meals.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

7 Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Travelled with family

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with group

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

REDDY

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

coridors are gloomy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

31 Oct 2024

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

30 Oct 2024

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