No. 2 Queensberry Place by Stayo

Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to No. 2 Queensberry Place, I almost missed it entirely. It’s one of those classic South Ken townhouses that blends right into the row of white Victorian facades, which is actually kind of perfect if you want to feel like a local rather than a tourist stomping around with a rolling suitcase. The building itself has that understated elegance thing going on, you know? Not flashy, but there’s something about the way they’ve maintained the original features that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual character rather than another cookie-cutter hotel.

What really struck me about this place – and I mean this in the best way – is how it manages to feel both boutique-y and unpretentious at the same time. The rooms have this cozy, lived-in quality that’s hard to fake, with proper curtains (not those flimsy hotel ones that let in every bit of street light) and furniture that looks like someone actually chose it rather than ordered it from a catalog. I stayed in one of the upper floor rooms and honestly, the peace and quiet surprised me. You’re literally a three-minute walk from the madness of Exhibition Road with all the museums, but once you’re inside, it’s like the city just… disappears. Well, mostly – you’ll still hear the occasional taxi rumbling down Queensberry Place, but it’s more white noise than disruption.

Here’s what nobody tells you about staying in this part of London: you’re in this weird sweet spot where you can walk to Hyde Park in one direction, pop over to Harrods if that’s your thing (though honestly, Waitrose on Gloucester Road is more useful), and you’ve got the V&A, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum all within spitting distance. But the real gem is how easy it is to duck into the little side streets – Queen’s Gate Mews is particularly lovely if you’re into that quintessential London mews house aesthetic. The Stayo folks seem to get that their guests want to actually explore rather than just hit the obvious tourist spots, and they’re genuinely helpful with recommendations that go beyond the usual “you must see Big Ben” nonsense. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no hovering or over-eager concierge energy, just efficient and friendly. I’d definitely come back, especially since finding a decent place to stay in South Ken that doesn’t cost more than your mortgage payment is getting increasingly difficult these days.

Rooms

• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Apartment – Split Level with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Apartment with Terrace with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Studio with Balcony with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Apartment with Terrace with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Studio with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 2 children
• Studio with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Penthouse Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Facilities