The Radisson Blu Vanderbilt is a 19th century Grade II listed building combining historical features. It is located 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 Edwardian, Vanderbilt. The Royal Albert Hall is just 2297 feet from the hotel. Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9.9 mi from Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Radisson Blu
Hotel chain/brand
Radisson Blu

Property highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nathalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Proximity to public transport and the Cromwell hospital which was our destination. Excellent facilities all round.
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Isabella went above and beyond. We've given a full review on TripAdvisor. Fabulous hotel, great location, gorgeous room. Very peaceful and have already booked to come back.
  • Daniel
    France France
    Prices in London are skyrocking This is the best price/value I found in the center. Best subway connection, direct Picadilly line from Heathrow + Circle line + District line Room a bit small like most of London hotels but clean and well...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Scoff and Banter
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Amenities of Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Chinese

House rules
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that group bookings of more than 9 rooms are subject to different terms and conditions, including a prepaid deposit. The property will contact the guest after the reservation is made.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt is 2.5 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt has 1 restaurant:

    • Scoff and Banter

  • Guests staying at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington - formerly Vanderbilt offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness