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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Name: Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Address: 68-86 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London, GB

★★★★·8.2/ 10Recommended

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📍68-86 Cromwell Road, Kensington · London ↗

📞+442077619000·Official site ↗

1977 opened · 2015 renovated· 215 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out —

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 53 facilities +

Review

Property information · Hotelbeds

Enjoy recreational opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary wireless internet access. The hotel also offers concierge services for added convenience. Savor British cuisine at Scoff and Banter, a restaurant with a bar/lounge, or take advantage of 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. The hotel boasts a conference center and 12 meeting rooms, making it ideal for events. The 215 guest rooms feature espresso makers, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and satellite programming. Private bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Additional conveniences comprise phones, laptop-compatible safes, and desks. The hotel is located near the Natural History Museum, Imperial College London, and other popular attractions.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 634 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-04

Guests praise the prime location and friendly staff, with good breakfast. Main complaints involve small, dated rooms, insufficient outlets, AC issues, and occasional booking errors.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.2

Surroundings9.0

Service8.6

Cleanliness8.6

Rooms7.6

Value7.6

Facilities7.5

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly staff · Great breakfast · Cleanliness

－ ComplaintsTiny rooms · Outdated facilities · Noise issues · Service/booking disputes

KEYSuitable for those prioritizing location and service over room size. Verify room details and expect older facilities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Excellent location (9.2). Walking distance to Natural History Museum and Science Museum, near Gloucester Road and South Kensington stations.

diningWhat are the breakfast and dining options?＋

Scoff & Banter serves European cuisine with local ingredients for all meals. Breakfast is highly rated, and kid meals are available.

businessIs it suitable for business travel?＋

Highly recommended for business due to prime location and value. Offers free high-speed Wi-Fi. Note: some rooms are small without desks.

familyIs it convenient for families with children?＋

Children allowed with kid meals. Great for museum visits. However, rooms are often small, some have odors/AC noise, and check-in waits can be long.

coupleHow is the experience for couples?＋

Couples praise the location and staff. However, some rooms are small with poor soundproofing, and elevators are narrow. Choose room types carefully.

roomWhat are the room facilities and condition like?＋

Room score 7.6. Features fridge, bottled water, and film library. Main complaints include small/dated rooms, insufficient outlets, and AC issues.

Guest reports describe individual stays. Confirm important facilities, benefits and arrival arrangements with the hotel.

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Room types · 8

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Junior Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)39 ㎡up to 2

The Junior suite with seating area contains crisp linen and vi-spring mattresses, air-conditioning, in-room safe, work desk with international phone sockets, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary water refreshed daily, tea facilities and Nespresso machine.

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Family Room

1 × King bed30 ㎡up to 4

1 King Bed323 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, espresso maker, 24-hour room service, and free bottled waterSleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Sofa bed30 ㎡up to 4

A spacious option with a king-size bed and either a single or double sofa bed. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children. Featuring a mini fridge, air-conditioning, in-room safe, digital entertainment system, iron, tea facilities and Nespresso machine. Complimentary Wi-Fi and international phone sockets are available.

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Deluxe Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)24 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Premium Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)24 ㎡up to 2

Premium bedrooms are more spacious and luxurious than standard bedrooms, with a king-size bed. Featuring a large work desk, international multi-plug dashboard, bathrobes, tea facilities and Nespresso machine.

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Standard Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

A standard room with 1 double bed or 2 single twin beds, with crisp linen and tactile fabrics. Featuring a mini fridge, air-conditioning, in-room safe, digital entertainment system with a flat-screen TV, iron, tea facilities and Nespresso machine. Complimentary Wi-Fi and international phone sockets are available.

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RoomSuperior Single Room

Superior Single Room

1 × Twin bed12 ㎡up to 1

A larger single room with the added comfort of a larger bed. The superior single rooms contain crisp linen and full-sized baths. Features include complimentary WiFi, in-room safe, digital entertainment system, ironing facilities, air-conditioning, tea facilities and Nespresso machine.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed9 ㎡up to 1

A room for sole occupancy with a single bed, with crisp linen and tactile fabrics. Featuring a mini fridge, air-conditioning, in-room safe, digital entertainment system, iron and tea facilities and Nespresso machine. Complimentary Wi-Fi and international phone sockets are available.

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DiningSights

Elystan Street

Modern British, Mediterranean Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Elystan Street is a neighbourhood restaurant, but as that neighbourhood is Chelsea, you can expect to find elegance and style in spades. It’s a collaboration between Philip Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas, and with its huge windows, well-judged lighting and friendly service, it's an equally charming spot for a light lunch or an intimate dinner. The cooking comes with well-defined flavours and a lightness of touch, exuding a pared-back, unfussy style that suits the frequent Mediterranean influences. Barbecued octopus with aioli, crispy chickpeas and tardivo is a prime example.

1.1km

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

He may be one of the most famous chefs on the planet, but Gordon Ramsay still remains fiercely committed to maintaining the highest standards at his elegant yet relaxed flagship restaurant. The team here interpret Ramsay’s style impeccably across a choice of menus: the set 'Prestige' selection; the 'Carte Blanche' surprise menu; and the à la carte, where you will find signature dishes like the lobster ravioli and the roast veal sweetbread. The latter is a perfect embodiment of the kitchen's perfectly judged contrasts of flavour and texture, with a pleasing lightness of touch.

1.7km

Kitchen W8

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Relaxed and free from pomposity, there is a lovely neighbourhood feel to this restaurant that provides both great cooking and a warm welcome. The versatility of the place knows no bounds, as it’s as suited to a romantic dinner as it is to a quick lunch while out shopping or when celebrating with friends. The reliably enjoyable dishes are based on classical combinations and often have a Mediterranean inflection – such as carpaccio of scallops or grilled octopus with smoked paprika aioli. A good value set menu is available alongside the à la carte, but must be booked in advance.

1.1km

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Traditional British · ★★ Michelin

££££

Heston Blumenthal has announced that this restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel will close for good in early 2027, so now’s the time to see exactly why it has always been so highly rated. The menu may take inspiration from England's oldest recipe books, but there is still something decidedly 'Heston' about the creative dishes. The signature illusory 'Meat Fruit' epitomises his playful influence, while providing a reminder that superb flavours underpin his dishes – in this case it's a smooth, delicious chicken liver parfait. In another twist, guests are asked how much interaction

1.7km

Tom Brown at The Capital

Seafood, Modern British · ★ Michelin

£££

After running his own restaurant Cornerstone in Hackney, Chef Tom Brown returned in 2025 to the genteel surroundings of The Capital Hotel, the place where his reputation was first established. The dining room is intimate, immaculate and perfect for that discreet lunch or celebratory dinner. As is the case with all Brown's endeavours, the focus is largely on seafood and the visually thrilling dishes make great use of superb prime ingredients, whether that be turbot with a beautiful array of courgettes or more inventive dishes like the cuttlefish ‘cacio e pepe’.

1.5km

The Harwood Arms

Modern British · ★ Michelin

£££

The Harwood Arms is a pub at heart, so bar snacks are a must: munch on homemade crisps or a venison Scotch egg while you peruse the menu with a pint. The cooking at this pub may be highly accomplished, but it still does what pub food does best: leaves you feeling eminently satisfied. The menu is British to the core and the owners supply much of the expertly cooked deer and game. Well-balanced dishes burst with flavour and allow each main ingredient to shine by keeping things simple.

1.7km

Amaya

Indian · ★ Michelin

££££

This long-standing Indian restaurant delivers a dining experience where the emphasis is on differently sized dishes designed for sharing – delivered as and when they are prepared from the tawa, tandoor and sigri grills. The smaller portions allow you to try more dishes from the impressively varied menu, with smoked chilli lamb chops a standout and top-drawer produce a feature throughout the cooking. The team are friendly, the atmosphere is lively and the vibrant, original dishes remain in the memory long after you've departed.

1.8km

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

As soon as you are welcomed with warmth and charisma by the outstanding service team, you know you're in for a special experience at this jewel of a restaurant. The chefs achieve a perfect blend of modernity and classicism, combining seasonal dishes that embrace Alain Ducasse's beloved 'naturalité' with a roster of his signature recipes – such as the peerless rum baba, a dessert that consistently delivers culinary ecstasy. Underpinning it all are outstanding ingredients, technical mastery and miraculous balance in dishes that can be at once intense and fresh, both rich and delicate.

2.4km

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 8

Junior Suite

Family Room

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Deluxe Room

Premium Room

Standard Room

Superior Single Room

Single Room

Facilities · 53

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