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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 1459 guest reviews
- Fitness center on property
- 215 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 4 floors
- Check in: 03:00 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
- 12 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room types
Local attractions
Kensington is one of London's smartest districts and only a short bus, tube or taxi ride from London's West End. Prestigious Knightsbridge and Harrods are within walking distance, whilst the Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Imperial College London, Kensington Palace, High Street Kensington shops and Olympia Exhibition Centres are also close by. The nearest tube station is Gloucester Road, linked to the Piccadilly, Circle and District line. Fast track trains can be used for a quicker journey to or from the correspondsing airports. Heathrow Express from Paddington Station.
Map Location of Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
Property description
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt is set in a stunning Grade II-listed 19th century building in leafy Kensington.The historic building is located within walking distance to Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall and luxury boutiques in Knightsbridge and Kensington. The hotel's bedrooms and suite benefit from high-quality Vispring mattresses, award-winning bathroom amenities and an extensive film library. Guests also have access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi up to 150Mbps in the rooms and throughout the hotel. In Scoff and Banter, a seasonal British menu blends classic flavours with modern influence, as well as offering traditional Sunday roasts and afternoon teas. 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.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 03:00 PM |
| Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 215 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have exterior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 215 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | |
| Rooms with one bed: | 75 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 42 |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room windows: | Windows don't open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 12 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 5490 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 70 people |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 1 month prior to arrival. | |
| Nightly parking: | £41 |
| Typical group deposit: | 10% |
| Total taxes: | 20.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
Airport & shuttle information
Heathrow, 18 milesGatwick, 28 milesLuton, 35 milesStansted, 37 miles
Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
Parking information
Nearest car park: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Car Park 97 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DNSelf-park 24hr rate: £41.00
Internet/Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi through out the hotel.
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.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
- Breakfast: Gail-s Bakery South Kensington - Cozy spot for artisan bread and pastries, 0.5 miles
- Lunch: Dishoom Kensington - Bustling Indian restaurant with Bombay-style food, 0.4 miles
- Dinner: The Ledbury - High-end dining with innovative dishes, 2.1 miles
- Activity: The British Museum - Iconic museum with vast collections of world art and artefacts, 3.2 miles
- Breakfast: Muriel-s Kitchen - Homely spot for British breakfast, 0.6 miles
- Lunch: Borough Market - Vibrant marketplace for British and international foods, 4.5 miles
- Dinner: Padella - Popular Italian restaurant known for its pasta, 4.6 miles
- Activity: The London Eye - Iconic riverside observation wheel offering city views, 4 miles
- Breakfast: The Ivy Chelsea Garden - Stylish, all-day British cafe, 1.5 miles
- Lunch: Hawksmoor Knightsbridge - Steakhouse known for its British beef, 1.1 miles
- Dinner: Sketch - Quirky, art-filled dining rooms with French and European cuisine, 2.2 miles
- Activity: Natural History Museum - Large museum with specimens of natural history, 0.7 miles
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Previously known as:
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, London
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt)
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt).
Feel free to use the Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in London event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Metres) | Size (sqm) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Victoria & Albert | 14 x 6 x 2 | 96.6 | 8/-- | -- | 32 | -- | 40 | 40 | --/-- | 110 | 140 | -- |
Close this Victoria & AlbertRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 1039.8 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 13 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Cleos | 21 x 6 x 2 | 75 | 8/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 24 | 30 | --/-- | 60 | 120 | -- |
Close this CleosRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 807.3 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 21 x 6 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 6 Columns: 5 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? Yes Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Edwardian | 7 x 7 x 3 | 51 | 5/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 16 | 20 | --/-- | 44 | 60 | -- |
Close this EdwardianRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 549.0 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 3 M Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Cromwell | 11 x 4 x 2 | 51 | 4/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 20 | 25 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close this CromwellRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 549.0 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 11 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Alexandra | 6 x 4 x 2 | 30 | --/-- | -- | 10 | -- | 12 | 16 | --/-- | 25 | 30 | -- |
Close this AlexandraRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 322.9 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Brompton | 6 x 4 x 2 | 30 | --/-- | -- | 10 | -- | 12 | 16 | --/-- | 25 | 30 | -- |
Close this BromptonRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 322.9 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Harrington | 6 x 4 x 2 | 30 | --/-- | -- | 10 | -- | 12 | 16 | --/-- | 25 | 30 | -- |
Close this HarringtonRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 322.9 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Stanhope | 4 x 4 x 2 | 21 | --/-- | -- | 8 | -- | 8 | 10 | --/-- | 12 | 20 | -- |
Close this StanhopeRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 226.0 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Ashburn | 6 x 4 x 2 | 30 | --/-- | -- | 8 | -- | 12 | 14 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | -- |
Close this AshburnRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 322.9 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Cornwall | 4 x 4 x 2 | 21 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this CornwallFixed boardroom table Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 226.0 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 9 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Vanderbilt | 5 x 6 x 3 | 37 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this VanderbiltFixed boardroom table Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 398.3 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 3 M Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Kensington | 4 x 4 x 2 | 19 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this KensingtonRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 204.5 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Gloucester | 4 x 4 x 2 | 18 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this GloucesterRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 193.8 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 M Floor level: 1 Lower ground Power outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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FAQs about Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)
What time is check in?
Check in time is 03:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt) have?
There are 215 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)?
Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What parking is available at Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)?
Nearest car park: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Car Park 97 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DNSelf-park 24hr rate: £41.00
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi through out the hotel.
Can I get a AAA rate at Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Radisson Blu Hotel London South Kensington (Formerly Vanderbilt)?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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