Hotel in Detail:
The Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington is a 19th century Grade II listed building combining historical features. It is situated less than five-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.
All rooms benefits from complimentary bottled water, fridge and online concierge. You can stream, surf and share by connecting to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout on an unlimited number of devices, or make use of the in-room film library.
Scoff & Banter serves a menu of European cuisine using only locally sourced, seasonal produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are also two chef's tables for larger groups, along with a selection of wines and cocktails.
Gloucester Road Tube Station is a 2-minute walk away, and South Kensington station is a 5-minute walk from Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington. The Royal Albert Hall is just 700 metres from the hotel. Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington.
Highlights:
Non-smoking rooms √
Facilities for disabled guests √
Free WiFi √
Restaurant √
Room service √
Family rooms √
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms √
Bar √
Children's cots (upon request) √
Welcome to Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt), a historic and beautifully restored hotel in London's royal borough of Kensington. Renowned for its arts, culture and fashion scene, the neighbourhood features iconic landmarks including Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall, and the famous boutiques around Knightsbridge all within walking distance.
Set in a Grade II-listed 19th century building, the hotel comprises of ten restored townhouses blending classic and modern designs with reimagined frescoes and stained-glass windows.
Enjoy a collection of European dishes at our Scoff & Banter restaurant, as well as a traditional afternoon tea. Private dining can also be arranged for up to 30 people in The Snug, whilst twelve meeting rooms can host events for up to 140 people.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) 215 bedrooms embody the charm of a traditional British Victorian townhouse thanks to their unique layout. Each bedroom benefits from superior comforts such as handcrafted Vispring mattresses, 350 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding, goose down pillows and Urban Apothecary skincare amenities. When downtime is needed you can stream, surf and share by connecting to complimentary high-speed WiFi on an unlimited number of devices, or make use of the in-room film library.
Bedrooms: All feature a Nespresso machine, tea facilities, hairdryer, Free Wi-Fi,
Free bottled water,
Individual room climate control,
Coffee and tea facilities,
In-room safe,
Shower,
Iron and ironing board,
Flat-screen TV,
Fridge, and
Work desk.
Onsite restaurant and bar.
At Scoff & Banter, The Farmer's Selection celebrates exceptional local produce with a collection of distinctive contemporary European dishes.
Led by carefully sourced ingredients from handpicked farms and suppliers, The Farmer's Selection menu offers exquisite taste of the season, expertly prepared by the culinary team.
Restore your balance and escape hectic city life at the 24-hour fitness center.
Enjoy a revitalizing fitness experience in the fitness center which features state-of-the-art equipment and everything you need for a complete workout. Open 24 hours,
the modern fitness center offers a serene environment perfect for recharging, rejuvenating, and focusing on your well-being during your stay..
Bedrooms remain true to the warm English country house ambience featuring mahogany furniture, rich fabrics and crisp cotton bed linen. Bathrooms are clad with Sicilian marble. In-room amenities include Air Conditioning, Coffee/Tea maker, Direct Dial Telephone, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Mini Bar, safe and trouser press.
Deluxe bedrooms are have more space and come with a king size bed, seating area and bathrobes.
Six accessible rooms available. Access to the bedroom floors is by room key only.
There's a 24 hour fitness room for guests onsite. Hotel reception open at all times. The Radisson South Kensington Hotel provides business services including computer, fax and copies.
13 conference rooms provide facilities for up to 100 delegates.
Hotel Vicinity:
Nearest: Tube Station: Gloucester Road 105 yards (96 metres), Railway Station: West Brompton 0.8 miles (1.3 km), Motorway: M4 Junction 1 4.2 miles (6.8 km).The Radisson Blu Vanderbilt Hotel London is located in the fashionable Kensington/South Kensington area. Actually on the Cromwell Road (A4), this is a major road link into central London and is busy as most times. However it does provide a direct link out to Heathrow Airport making for a convenient run if arriving or departing by taxi/car. Just across the road is the Gloucester Road tube station, which being on the Piccadilly line, provides a link to Heathrow Airport. Also close by are the shops of Knightsbridge (home to Harrods department store) and Hyde Park with its wide open spaces and landscaped themed garden areas. Just along the road from the hotel is a large Sainsbury's supermarket. Many attractions are nearby such as the Natural History Museum (0.2 miles), Science Museum (0.3 miles), Victoria and Albert Museum (0.4 miles) and the Royal Albert Hall (0.4 miles).
Bedroom Numbers: 215
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am
History: Was previously called the Radisson Blue Vanderbilt Hotel.
This hotel has averaged a score of 3.8 out of 5 by 11074 past guests
Booking. com (average customer rating 3.6 out of 5 from 5720 reviews)
>>>Tripadvisor (ranked 545 of 1162 for hotels in London and rated 4 out of 5 from 5354 reviews)
Parking:
No parking available.Internet:
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Pets:
Pets are not allowed.Radisson Blu London Marble Arch: is 1.8 miles (2.8 km) away, has a guest satisfaction score of 74% and rates start from about £165.
Radisson Blu May Fair Hotel: is 1.9 miles (3.0 km) from here, earns a customer rating of 82% and base rates begin at about £332.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bond Street: 2.0 miles (3.2 km), rated at 78% and with rates from around £190.
Radisson Blu Leicester Square: 2.5 miles (4.0 km), rated at 84% and with rates from around £239.
Compared to other London hotels: This hotel has been rated 76% by past guests. The London average is 80% and the average for 4 star hotels is 82%. Therefore this hotel is below average for its sector (star rating) . Radisson Blu Hotels across the chain average 80% so this hotel is slightly below the guest rating for most Radisson Blu hotels.
Milesfaster ranking: 544th from 853 London hotels, 12th of 15 Radisson Blu Hotels, and 245th of 341 four star rated hotels.
Would you prefer to go with something that has scored higher in guest satisfaction ratings? If that is what your after then the 5 Star The Kensington London seems like a possible option. The Kensington London is only 0.3 miles (0.4 km) away. A highly rated hotel with a guest score of 90%.
Local hotels analysed:
The closest fifty hotels around this area (68-86 Cromwell Road, SW7 postcode) that are listed on this website cover a 0.5 miles (0.8 km) radius. The star rating breakdown shows 11 five star hotels (average rating 84%), 29 four star hotels (average rating 80%), 9 three star hotels (average rating 73%) and 1 two star hotel (rated 67%). Top 4 star hotel is Hotel Xenia at 90%. Top rated of the local hotels is the Milestone Hotel and Apartments (5 star) at 98%.Base Rates: Here we breakdown the starting rates (base rates) by overall average and by star rating. However base rates do not take account of special offers and one off deals so are just a guide.
Of the 50 closest hotels analysed we have base rate data for 45 of them. Looking at all the base rates of the 50 local hotels the average rate is £144 per night. Rates range from £44 at easyHotel South Kensington (2 Star, 67%) and the highest rates top out at £418 at Milestone Hotel and Apartments (5 Star, 98%). The following are the rate averages per star level: Five Star average: £208, Four Star average: £122, Three Star average: £68 and Two Star average: £44.
Summary:
Our in-house ranking based on guest ratings but adjusted for influencing factors ranks Radisson Blu London South Kensington 34th (joint) of the 50 local hotels and 20th (joint) for the 29 four star hotels in the area. For base rates the hotel ranks 15th of 45 (9th (joint) of 28 four star hotels.). Taking into consideration both rates and guest ratings we rank this hotel 31st of 45 of the local hotels in terms of value for money (ibis Styles London Gloucester Road was top).