Nell Gwynn Chelsea Accommodation

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from the Nell Gwynn when I first walked up to it on Sloane Avenue – honestly, the building looks like it could be student housing from the outside, which actually isn’t far from the truth since it operates as university accommodation part of the year. But here’s the thing about this place: it’s got this surprisingly sophisticated vibe once you’re inside, and the location is absolutely killer if you want to be in the heart of Chelsea without paying Claridge’s prices.

The rooms are way more spacious than what you typically get in London for this price point – I mean, we’re talking proper wardrobes and seating areas, not just a bed crammed into a shoebox. The decor is sort of contemporary meets classic British, nothing too fancy but definitely comfortable and clean. What really sold me though was stepping out the front door and realizing I was literally two minutes from the King’s Road. You can walk to Sloane Square tube in about five minutes (super handy for getting anywhere in the city), and if you’re into the whole Knightsbridge shopping scene, Harrods is basically a pleasant fifteen-minute stroll away. The staff seemed genuinely helpful too – not that overly polished hotel staff thing, just real people who actually knew the neighborhood and could point you toward the good coffee shops.

I’ll be honest, the breakfast situation isn’t anything to write home about, and you might hear some street noise if you’re facing Sloane Avenue directly, but that’s pretty standard for central London. What makes this place special is that you’re staying in one of those postcodes that screams “proper London” – you’ve got the gorgeous garden squares, the little boutiques tucked down side streets, and honestly some of the best people-watching in the city. I found myself just wandering around Chelsea in the evenings because everything felt so authentically London without being touristy. The Chelsea Physic Garden is right there if you need a quiet moment, and the river walks along the Thames are perfect when you want to clear your head after a day of museums or shopping. For the money and that 8.1 rating, it’s solid – especially if you appreciate being in a neighborhood where locals actually live and work, not just somewhere that exists for tourists.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Studio with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Executive Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Standard Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Studio with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Studio Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Standard Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Studio with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities