

Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about this place? Walking down Stanhope Mews West feels like you’ve stumbled into one of those hidden London secrets that most tourists never find. I mean, you’re literally steps from the chaos of Gloucester Road – with its endless parade of chain restaurants and that slightly frantic Tube station energy – but the moment you turn into this cobbled mews, it’s like someone hit the mute button on the city. The apartment sits in this gorgeous row of converted Victorian stables, and honestly, the contrast between the bustling main road and this quiet little enclave is pretty remarkable.
The space itself really delivers on that “spacious” promise in the name. I’ve stayed in plenty of London places where “spacious” means you can open a suitcase without rearranging furniture, but this actually feels generous – two proper bedrooms that don’t require contortionist skills to navigate, and a living area where you can spread out without bumping into everything. The kitchen’s well-equipped too, which matters more than you’d think when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. What I particularly appreciated was how quiet it stays, even though you’re in the heart of Kensington. Those thick Victorian walls do their job, and being tucked away in the mews means you’re not dealing with constant street noise. Well, except for the occasional delivery van navigating the narrow cobbles – but that’s more charming than annoying.
Location-wise, this place hits that sweet spot where you feel properly embedded in London life without being stuck in some touristy bubble. South Kensington station is maybe a seven-minute walk (closer than Gloucester Road, actually), which puts you on the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines – basically, you can get anywhere. The Natural History Museum crowd tends to stick to Exhibition Road, so you’re near enough to pop over when you want but far enough to avoid the school group stampedes. There’s a decent Sainsbury’s on Gloucester Road for groceries, and if you walk toward Old Brompton Road, you’ll find some genuinely good restaurants that locals actually use. The whole area has this lived-in feel – you see people walking dogs, heading to work, living their actual lives, rather than just posing for Instagram shots. I’d definitely come back here, especially if I was staying for a week or longer and wanted somewhere that felt more like borrowing someone’s London life than just passing through.
Rooms
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults


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Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Washing machine
- Shower
- Coffee machine


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 07:00 to 10:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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