Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London

68-86 Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BT GB
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4.0 Star property Near Royal Albert Hall
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4.0/5

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  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
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06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022
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Rated 85/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Very good luxury hotel. Close to Gloucester Road. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.

Location

97/100
246 reviews

Great location. Great sightseeing, restaurants and shopping nearby. Close to public transport and the train. Accessible by car, but parking is a hassle.

Service

89/100
370 reviews

Reception and restaurant service is friendly. Service professionalism and housekeeping are average. Booking process should be better organized.

Breakfast

75/100
169 reviews

Tasty yet pricey breakfasts.

Cleanliness

61/100
107 reviews

Cleanliness is lacking in rooms and bathrooms. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

59/100
328 reviews

Old, tiny but relatively tidy rooms with poor minibars. Badly maintained rooms with poor air conditioning, televisions, and furniture. Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. Shower can be a problem.

Vibe

51/100
80 reviews

Decent vibe. Relatively friendly Atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating. Hotel is relatively stylish. Pleasant entrance area. Luxury hotel.

Rated 80/100 based on reviews from couples.

Terrific location. Great service.

Location

96/100
91 reviews

Great location with excellent sightseeing. Close to public transport.

Service

87/100
134 reviews

Service and restaurant service relatively professional and friendly.

Breakfast

74/100
68 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

65/100
38 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

59/100
125 reviews

Rooms are quite clean and beds are standard. Poor A/C and furnishing, and room size is lacking. Inadequate minibars in older, poorly-maintained rooms. Shower can be a problem.

Vibe

45/100
34 reviews

Atmosphere not particularly friendly, giving poor vibes. Hotel is relatively stylish. Hotel could use some updating.

Rated 78/100 based on reviews from families.

Great dining experience. Wonderful sightseeing.

Location

98/100
80 reviews

Great location with excellent sightseeing. Close to public transport.

Service

90/100
97 reviews

Adequately professional and very friendly service with good reception.

Breakfast

76/100
51 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

59/100
27 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

56/100
93 reviews

Small rooms and bathrooms, acceptably clean. Outdated room and furniture, and problems with the A/C. Shower can be a problem.

Vibe

50/100
21 reviews

Decent vibe. Relatively friendly Atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating. Hotel is relatively stylish.

Comfort

45/100
61 reviews

Rooms with complaints about size, comfort, and A/C. A bit too noisy and some complaints about the size of the bathrooms.

Rated 76/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.

Great shopping.

Location

97/100
19 reviews

Good location, close to public transport.

Service

90/100
38 reviews

Friendly service and great reception.

Breakfast

74/100
18 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

60/100
14 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable.

Room

60/100
42 reviews

Awesome beds, and reasonably clean rooms. Small rooms with below average bathrooms and poor maintenance.

Vibe

41/100
8 reviews

Vibe is not too good.

Rated 90/100 based on reviews from business travelers.

Great reception. Friendly service.

Location

98/100
8 reviews

Great location.

Service

90/100
15 reviews

Friendly service.

Room

57/100
8 reviews

Room is all right.

Comfort

52/100
6 reviews

Comfortable.

Rated 80/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Very good luxury hotel. Close to Gloucester Road. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.

Location

97/100
228 reviews

Good location, close to public transport. Great sightseeing, restaurants and shopping nearby. Accessible by car, but parking is a hassle.

Service

89/100
354 reviews

Reception and restaurant service is friendly. Service professionalism and housekeeping are average. Booking process should be better organized.

Breakfast

74/100
155 reviews

Tasty yet pricey breakfasts.

Cleanliness

61/100
106 reviews

Cleanliness is lacking in rooms and bathrooms. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

60/100
313 reviews

Great beds in acceptably clean rooms with good TV's. Old, cramped rooms with poor minibars. Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. Rooms are lacking in maintenance, with subpar A/C and furnishing. Shower can be a problem.

Vibe

47/100
73 reviews

Atmosphere not particularly friendly, giving poor vibes. Hotel could use some updating. Hotel is relatively stylish. Pleasant entrance area.

Amenities

45/100
79 reviews

Great entrance area, but outdated facilities. Elevator in need of updating. Architecture not so nice.

Rated 80/100 based on reviews from couples.

Terrific location. Great service.

Location

96/100
88 reviews

Great location with excellent sightseeing. Close to public transport.

Service

86/100
130 reviews

Service and restaurant service relatively professional and friendly.

Breakfast

73/100
64 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

65/100
38 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

60/100
119 reviews

Rooms are quite clean and beds are standard. Poor A/C and furnishing, and room size is lacking. Inadequate minibars in older, poorly-maintained rooms. Shower can be a problem.

Amenities

46/100
34 reviews

Hotel buildings could use some improvement. Elevator in need of updating.

Vibe

43/100
32 reviews

Atmosphere not particularly friendly, giving poor vibes. Hotel could use some updating. Hotel is relatively stylish.

Rated 77/100 based on reviews from families.

Great dining experience. Wonderful sightseeing.

Location

97/100
73 reviews

Great location with excellent sightseeing. Close to public transport.

Service

89/100
92 reviews

Adequately professional and very friendly service with good reception.

Breakfast

75/100
46 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

59/100
27 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Room

56/100
89 reviews

Old, poorly maintained, but acceptably clean rooms. Poor A/C and furnishing, and room size is lacking. Shower can be a problem.

Vibe

49/100
19 reviews

Atmosphere not particularly friendly, giving poor vibes. Hotel could use some updating. Hotel is relatively stylish.

Comfort

46/100
59 reviews

Rooms with complaints about size, comfort, and A/C. A bit too noisy and some complaints about the size of the bathrooms.

Rated 78/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.

Great shopping.

Location

98/100
16 reviews

Good location, close to public transport.

Service

90/100
36 reviews

Friendly service and great reception.

Breakfast

75/100
16 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Cleanliness

60/100
13 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable.

Room

59/100
39 reviews

Awesome beds, and reasonably clean rooms. Small rooms with below average bathrooms and poor maintenance.

Vibe

42/100
7 reviews

Vibe is not too good.

Rated 88/100 based on reviews from business travelers.

Great reception. Comfortable beds.

Location

98/100
7 reviews

Great location.

Service

90/100
14 reviews

Friendly service.

Room

57/100
8 reviews

Room is all right.

Comfort

52/100
6 reviews

Comfortable.

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Property description

Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, London is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This 4-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum.

Enjoy British cuisine at Scoff and Banter, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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 Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Royal Albert Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kensington High Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Hyde Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Harrods - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kensington Palace - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sloane Square - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hyde Park Corner - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Piccadilly - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Stamford Bridge Stadium - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
London City Airport (LCY) - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91.4 km / 56.8 mi
Luton Airport (LTN) - 56.4 km / 35 mi

The preferred airport for Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, London is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 12 meeting rooms available for events.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.

Amenities / Features

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Express check-in
  • Number of meeting rooms - 12
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Roll-in shower
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Year Built - 1877
  • Total number of rooms - 215
  • Number of floors - 4
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Computer station
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & shuttle information

Heathrow, 18 miles Gatwick, 28 miles Luton, 35 miles Stansted, 37 miles

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Pets are not allowed.

Parking information

Nearest car park: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Car Park 97 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DN Self-park 24hr rate: £41.00

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi through out the hotel.

Misc. fees / Policies

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: GBP 22.00 per person (approximately)
  • 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.

  • 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
  • Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).
  • This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and SGS (3rd party expert - Global).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).

Cleaning policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless food service / room service is available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitization practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Radisson Blu

  • Sophisticated, high-end brand with innovative lobbies, guestrooms, and public spaces
  • Get all of your meeting space needs with breakout rooms, food, and free internet access
  • Full-service restaurant and room service
  • Business and fitness centers

The Radisson Blu highlights above are subject to change without notice.

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