

Hotel Description
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Cozy 1 bedroom” in the name, I rolled my eyes a bit. Every tiny London flat calls itself cozy, right? But this little spot on Courtfield Road actually lives up to it, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering if you’re planning to spend serious time in Kensington.
You’re literally a three-minute walk from Gloucester Road tube station, which I know sounds like standard London accommodation speak, but I mean it – I timed it. And here’s what the marketing descriptions won’t tell you: Courtfield Road is one of those lovely tree-lined streets that feels properly residential without being dead quiet. You’ve got that perfect balance where you can grab coffee at 7 AM (there’s a solid little café right around the corner) but you’re not dealing with Oxford Street chaos. The Natural History Museum? Maybe ten minutes on foot, fifteen if you’re the type who stops to look at the gorgeous Victorian architecture along the way – and trust me, you should.
The apartment itself feels like someone actually thought about how people live, not just how properties photograph. The bedroom’s got proper blackout curtains (thank god, because London summer mornings start absurdly early), and the kitchen’s small but functional – I mean, you’re probably not hosting dinner parties, but you can definitely make a decent breakfast without bumping into yourself. What really got me was the little details: good water pressure in the shower, outlets where you actually need them, and windows that open properly for fresh air. The whole place has this lived-in warmth that you don’t always get with short-term rentals, you know? It’s clearly been set up by someone who understands what travelers actually need.
Now, the 7.9 rating makes sense when you consider what you’re getting versus what you’re paying in this part of London. Is it the Ritz? Obviously not. But for a 4-star place in Kensington – where even mediocre hotels charge ridiculous amounts – it delivers on the essentials and then some. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that awkward “meet someone at a random coffee shop with keys” situation you sometimes get with apartment rentals.
Here’s the thing that really sold me on the location: you’re close enough to South Ken’s museum district and Hyde Park to feel like a proper Londoner, but Gloucester Road has this great mix of actual useful shops and restaurants. There’s a Waitrose for groceries, some genuinely good Middle Eastern food (the area has a long-standing Lebanese community), and you’re not fighting crowds of tourists every time you step outside. Plus, the tube connections are brilliant – Gloucester Road gives you Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines, so you can get pretty much anywhere without the usual London transport headaches.
Would I stay here again? Yeah, definitely. It’s one of those places that just works without trying too hard, and in a city where accommodation can be hit-or-miss, that’s actually pretty valuable.
Rooms
- One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults


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Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV


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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