The W14 Kensington

Hotel was perfect for what we needed it, just for the night after a concert at the Apollo. Rooms were clean enough, and had everything you needed for a night, it was quiet and comfortable. The air con was nice as well, cooled the room very quickly.

The location was perfect. Just a few minutes walk from the Underground but very quiet. Lots of lovely cafes around as well as a couple of small parks. The room was just as described - petite but with attention to detail, lots of thoughtful touches and scrupulously clean. There was a small lobby area as you stepped into the room, which was useful to take my shoes off and leave my suitcase there, with the beautiful bathroom to the right and bedroom area in front. With a large window it felt airy. I especially loved the bathroom with the amazing 2 choices of shower and controls that were sleek but easy to understand. The built in hairdryer in the bedroom was a great bonus and was good quality. The staff were welcoming and helpful at all times. The rest of the hotel was modern, clean, tastefully decorated, well maintained and very quiet. I will definitely stay again.

I was immediately very impressed upon arrival at how friendly and welcoming the staff were. The hotel is very easy to find - just a short walk from West Kensington tube station. It is also very close to Baron's Court station which is excellent for heading in to explore town. I got back to the hotel late after seeing an evening comedy show but I was once again cheerfully greeted by the staff who were more than willing to pour me a Jack Daniels as a night cap. The bed was comfortable in my clean room and the water in the shower was plentiful and hot! I did not think that £112 for the night was too bad given that it was London and I was able to check in at 13.30, which was a huge bonus. I dropped my bags off in good time and headed out to explore.

The hotel is excellently located in a nice, clean, safe neighborhood with elegant Victorian terrace houses. Sir Henry Rider Haggard, the famous English adventure writer (1856-1925) lived in the house across the street. Very quiet street with a beautiful public memorial garden at one end, close to the hotel. Worth spending time there. There are some food shops, a Sainsbury's Local, pubs (Three Kings) and cafes nearby. It is very close to two main underground stations: Barons Court and West Kensington, on Piccadilly and District lines. Just 30 minutes from Heathrow Aiport, Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5, taking Piccadilly Line to Barons Court, trains every 10 minute. Pay with credit card, it is cheapest. Only 15-20 minutes by underground to St. James Park, Westminster, Covent Garden and other central London attractions. Very close to Olympia Exhibitions Centre, 10 minutes walk, convenient if you attend an event there. Very pleasant double room at the first floor, quiet, excellent shower, good bed. Good optional breakfast. Homely environment. Always someone at the reception desk to greet you and sell you a cold beer. I really enjoyed my stay there.