OverviewThis property is situated within a 2-minute walk of Whitley's Shopping Center and within a 10-minute walk of Notting Hill, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Offering apartment-style accommodations, this property is well suited for guests who prefer a more independent travel experience.
This property is 100% smoke free and all 198 apartments include free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV and DVD player, a full kitchen (a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, dishes and cutlery and a stove), a living room, a desk, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a dining table and a bathroom. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are available, accommodating up to six people. Bedrooms are furnished with either one double bed or two twin beds.
There is no parking available on site, however, there is a public parking garage within a 2-minute walk of this hotel. Pets are not permitted.
A breakfast is served daily from 8 am to 11 am for an additional fee of 8.95 to 13.95 Pounds per person, and guests can get a discount by pre-booking their breakfasts. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, however, there are many restaurants within a 5-minute walk of this hotel.
Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, guest laundry facilities, porter service, an elevator, guest fax and copy service, concierge/ticket service and free newspapers. Staff are multi-lingual. The hotel also has a private garden.
The nearest public transit station is 4 minutes away on foot. Big Ben is a 15-minute drive away, while the London Eye (a ferris wheel), Westminster Abbey and the Horse Guards Parade are all about 16 minutes away by car. Buckingham Palace is about 18 minutes away by car, while the Tower of London and the Tate Modern Museum are both about a 25-minute drive away.
London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) is 35 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests described pleasant experiences at this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean, while several guests agreed that their rooms were well appointed with modern furnishings, spacious and generally comfortable. Several reviewers found their kitchens well equipped and their beds to be comfortable. A couple of guests said that their rooms were quiet. However, there were a few complaints about room size and carpeting (see below for more details).
Many guests found the location convenient for accessing Hyde Park, restaurants, shopping, groceries and public transit on foot.
The staff were complimented, by several guests, for their friendly, helpful and professional service.
A couple of guests appreciated the free Wi-Fi and on-site guest laundry facilities. A couple of reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, a few guests thought that the carpeting in their units was worn and in need of updating.
While several guests found their rooms to be spacious, a couple of reviewers disagreed and thought that their units were small.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 84% of 863 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #32 out of 498 specialty lodging properties in London, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 1,868 reviews.
