You know what? MSK Superior caught me off guard in the best way possible. Walking up to this converted Victorian townhouse on Inverness Terrace, I wasn’t expecting much – honestly, the street looks pretty standard for Bayswater. But once you’re inside, there’s this warm, almost residential feel that immediately puts you at ease. The lobby isn’t massive or flashy, just thoughtfully done with dark wood and those little touches that make you think someone actually cares about this place.
The location is honestly brilliant, though it took me a day to fully appreciate it. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Queensway tube station – I mean, you can see the entrance from the hotel steps – which gets you anywhere in London ridiculously fast. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize: Inverness Terrace sits in this perfect pocket between the chaos of Queensway (with all its restaurants and that massive Tesco) and the quieter residential streets toward Hyde Park. So you get the convenience without the constant tourist madness right outside your window. I actually found myself taking morning walks through the garden squares just behind the hotel – these gorgeous little hidden gems that most visitors never discover.
The rooms themselves feel properly London-ish, if that makes sense. They’ve managed to keep some of the original character – high ceilings, period details – without making everything feel stuffy or outdated. My room overlooked the street, and while you do get some traffic noise (it’s central London, after all), it wasn’t the kind that keeps you awake. The beds are genuinely comfortable, which honestly isn’t always a given at this price point. What really impressed me was the attention to practical details – proper outlets near the bed, a desk that’s actually usable, and a bathroom that feels spacious despite the building’s age.
I’ll be straight with you though, this isn’t a flashy hotel with a rooftop bar or fancy spa. The 7.6 rating feels about right – it’s solid, reliable, and does everything well without being spectacular. The staff genuinely seem to know the neighborhood (they pointed me toward this incredible Lebanese place on Edgware Road that I never would have found otherwise), and check-in was refreshingly straightforward. No upselling, no drama, just friendly efficiency.
What really won me over was how it felt after a few days. You start to feel like you’re staying in an actual London neighborhood rather than just some tourist bubble. The morning routine becomes grabbing coffee from the Italian place around the corner, cutting through the mews streets, maybe picking up groceries from Whiteleys if you need anything. It’s that rare combination of being incredibly well-connected to everything while still feeling authentically local. For a four-star in this part of London, MSK Superior delivers exactly what you’d hope for – just don’t expect bells and whistles you probably don’t need anyway.