Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - Formerly Vanderbilt, London | Explore Room Options, Reviews & Pricing for 2025

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About the Hotel

68-86 Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom, SW7 5BT

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - Formerly Vanderbilt stands as a 19th century Grade II listed building in Kensington, an exhibition centre of creativity and innovation, combining historical features with modern style. This 4-star hotel offers virtual concierge Edward service via text message or app throughout the stay.

Premium Comfort Bedding

Radisson rooms feature handcrafted Vispring mattresses and 350 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding with goose down pillows. The beautifully designed bathrooms include REN Clean Skincare amenities with separate shower and bathtub.

Local Seasonal Dining

Scoff & Banter restaurant serves Modern European cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal produce. The Farmer's Selection menu celebrates exceptional local ingredients through distinctive contemporary European dishes, while The Snug private dining room accommodates up to 30 guests.

Professional Meeting Facilities

The Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt provides twelve meeting rooms accommodating up to 140 guests. A dedicated team ensures successful events with outstanding facilities.

Central Museum Location

South Kensington positions the hotel near London's Natural History Museum, housing over 80 million specimens. Gloucester Road tube station provides direct access to London's West End, while Notting Hill and Belgravia are within a 30-minute walk.

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Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP25 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Chinese, Polish, Greek, Russian, Arabic, Hindi

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:215

Former name

radisson blu vanderbilt hotel, london

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Premium Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

260 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Single Room

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1 person

100 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Available transportation options

City Centre

London 2.5 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 11.5 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 14.5 mi

Train

Kensington (Olympia) 1.3 mi

Paddington Station 1.5 mi

Underground

Gloucester Road tube700 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Turndown service
Armchair
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

68-86 Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom, SW7 5BT

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68-86 Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom, SW7 5BT

City landmarks

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

3300 ft

Garden

Buckingham Palace

1.8 mi

Park

Hyde Park

1.7 mi

Museum

Natural History Museum

2900 ft

Museum

Science Museum

3600 ft

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

2.7 mi

Museum

The British Museum

2.9 mi

87-135 Brompton Rd

Harrods

1.0 mi

Palace

Kensington Palace

1.6 mi

Event hall

Royal Albert Hall

4900 ft

Park

Kensington Gardens

1.2 mi

Museum

Design Museum

1.4 mi

Oxford Street

2.1 mi

Palace

St James's Park

2.1 mi

Square

Trafalgar Square

2.5 mi

Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

2.5 mi

Park

Holland Park

1.3 mi

Museum

National Gallery

2.5 mi

Great Central House

Marylebone

2.1 mi

Church

Westminster

2.1 mi

Zoo

Battersea Park

1.4 mi

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

2.2 mi

Monument

The Albert Memorial

4800 ft

Church

Westminster Abbey

2.3 mi

Market

Borough Market

4.0 mi

Fountain

Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

1.3 mi

Museum

Apsley House

1.4 mi

Gallery

Wallace Collection

2.0 mi

Gallery

Saatchi Gallery

1.2 mi

Nearby

65-67 Queen's Gate

65 Queen's Gate

600 ft

Restaurants

Scoff & Banter Kensington

3700 ft

68-86 Cromwell Road

Light of India

3700 ft

67-69 Gloucester Road South Kensington

Pizza Express

3600 ft

88 Cromwell Road

Garfunkel's Restaurant

1500 ft

128 Gloucester Road

Pizza Piazza

1400 ft

75 Gloucester Road

Comptoir Libanais Gloucester Road

1300 ft

77A Gloucester Road

Ask Italian

1600 ft

Unit 23-24 Gloucester Arcade 128 Gloucester Road

Polo Bar Kensington

3700 ft

61 Gloucester Road South Kensington

Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

1400 ft

128 Gloucester Rd

Olives Restaurant and Bar

1100 ft

140 Gloucester Road Millennium Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

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