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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is HK$1,159
HK$1,390 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

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

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

Highlights

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

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Premium Room

Highlights

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

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Room (Individual)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Individual)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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 eco-certified 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, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers and a porter/bellboy
  • 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

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.

Languages

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

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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

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
  • 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

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
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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 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

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

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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (formerly 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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) on 20 Apr 2025 start from HK$1,158.66, excluding 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 eco-certified 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.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1014 reviews

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 Excellent

Denise

Absolutely brilliant stay at this hotel,would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Convenient for museums and places to eat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

We were with with a large group and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Great location. First floor room next to road was very noisy. Nice hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew and mabel

It was a clean hotel located near many restaurants and lovely neighborhood. It felt very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Lovely hotel. Clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Staff went above and beyond making us feel so welcome! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and certainly worthwhile getting - everything was so fresh and yummy. Also, for dinner you must try the lamb…it’s one of the best meals I’ve had in my life!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

It was a wonderful stay and very convenient for travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Generally a good hotel. It needs a bit of updating. Beds and pillows are very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Highly recommended. Great location. Supermarkets nearby. Walkable to the museums.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

The room service for dinner and breakfast was fast. I loved the area i was around it was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Very well situated to get everywhere which we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Great location for LHG, direct on Piccadilly line. Walkable distance to Natural History Museum and South Kensington. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Very nice hotel staff greeting as well as convenient to the Train
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very pleasant stay. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ara

Had a wonderful stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)! This beautiful historic building perfectly blends classic charm with modern comfort. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. A special shoutout to Alexander and Leyneer at reception for their outstanding service! The hotel's location is unbeatable—just a short walk from Gloucester Underground Station, making it easy to explore London. Highly recommend this hotel for its history, hospitality, and convenience. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Xinni Calyn

Stayed for one night for a layover. Room is small but perfect for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

This property is gorgeous and the room and bathroom were updated and clean. David at the front desk was very professional and hospitable and helped with my baggage. The bar area was fun and they made great drinks. This is located right by the metro so made it easy to get around town. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Staff were quick to check me in. The building has a lot of character and charm. Firm beds. The tube is two minutes away.

10/10 Excellent

Josette G

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHINICHIRO

First time, I stayed at this hotel. I arrived at hotel early morning. But , they really took care of me very well even though I had 15 hrs flight and felt very comfortable. Also, breakfast (Buffet style) was also very enough and restaurant staff was so speedy to responded my request. I will choost to stay next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Wonderful hotel and staff all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Navdeep

Good location within walking distance of the Gloucester Road tube station. The rooms are a little dated, but I think this is common in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khac Huy

Excellent location very close to the Natural History Museum and the tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025