Near Natural History Museum
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 215 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Business services
Bar
Housekeeping
Superior Room (Individual)
161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsStandard Room
205 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore detailsFamily Room
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsJunior Suite
420 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsPremium Room
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsRoom (Individual)
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsWonderful · 1,003 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
London City Airport (LCY)
18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
91.2 km / 56.7 mi
Luton Airport (LTN)
56.7 km / 35.2 mi
Farnborough (FAB)
59.5 km / 37 mi
What's nearby
Cromwell Road
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Natural History Museum
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Imperial College London
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Science Museum
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kensington High Street
1 km / 0.6 mi
Kensington Gardens
1 km / 0.6 mi
Royal Albert Hall
1 km / 0.6 mi
Hyde Park
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Harrods
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kensington Palace
1.6 km / 1 mi
Design Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Sloane Square
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Thames River
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Business services
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Things to do
Fitness facilities
24-hour fitness facilities
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Business center
24-hour business center
Number of meeting rooms - 12
Conference center
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
Hindi
German
Arabic
Russian
Portuguese
Greek
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Polish
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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