Chepstow Place- Notting Hill

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Chepstow Place? It’s actually tucked away on this incredibly quiet residential street, literally a two-minute walk from the chaos of Westbourne Grove, but you’d never know it. I mean, I was expecting some sort of busy hotel vibe given how close it is to Notting Hill’s main drag, but honestly – the whole street feels like a secret London locals don’t want tourists to find. The building itself has that classic white stucco facade thing going on that screams expensive Notting Hill, but without the pretentious attitude you sometimes get around here.

The rooms are what really sold me though. They’ve got this thing where everything feels deliberately chosen rather than just hotel-standard boring – I’m talking about actual artwork on the walls (not those generic prints you see everywhere), and the beds are properly comfortable, not just firm for the sake of being firm. What I loved was the attention to small stuff that actually matters when you’re staying somewhere. Like, the shower pressure is genuinely good, which honestly shouldn’t be noteworthy but you know how London hotels can be. The neighborhood noise situation is pretty much perfect too – quiet enough that you’ll sleep well, but you can still hear a bit of life happening outside, which I actually prefer to complete silence.

Here’s the thing about the location that guidebooks won’t tell you – you’re basically positioned perfectly between two different London experiences. Walk five minutes toward Bayswater Road and you’re at Hyde Park with all the tourist stuff, but head the other direction toward Westbourne Park Road and you’re in proper local territory with the kind of cafes and shops that don’t have inflated tourist prices. The Portobello Market madness is close enough for a Saturday morning wander, but far enough that you won’t get caught up in the weekend crowds unless you want to. Plus – and this matters if you’re actually trying to get around London – you’ve got both Bayswater and Royal Oak stations within easy walking distance, so you’re not stuck with just one tube line when there are delays (which, let’s be honest, there always are).

I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t the cheapest option in the area, but for what you get, especially considering you’re staying in one of London’s priciest neighborhoods, it feels fair. The staff actually seem to know the neighborhood well enough to give you proper recommendations rather than just pointing you toward the obvious tourist spots. That 8.8 rating makes sense when you add everything up – it’s the kind of place that gets the important stuff right without trying too hard to impress you with unnecessary extras.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Facilities