Spacious 3bed kensington

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Spacious 3bed Kensington” on Cromwell Road, I wasn’t expecting much from the name alone. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. You’re literally steps from South Kensington tube station, which means you can be at the Natural History Museum in about three minutes if you’re traveling with kids, or hop straight onto the Piccadilly line to get anywhere central without the usual London transport headaches.

The thing about staying on Cromwell Road is that yes, it’s a busy street – you’ll hear some traffic – but honestly, once you’re inside this apartment, it feels like you’re in a proper London home rather than some sterile hotel room. The three bedrooms actually live up to the “spacious” promise, which is rare for London (you know how tiny most places are here). I mean, you can actually walk around the beds without doing that awkward sideways shuffle. The kitchen’s properly equipped too – not just a kettle and mini-fridge situation – so if you’re staying for more than a couple nights, you can actually cook instead of spending £15 on every meal. There’s something really nice about having your morning coffee while looking out at the Victorian buildings across the street, feeling like you’re living in London rather than just visiting it.

What really works about this spot is how it sits right in that sweet zone between tourist central and actual neighborhood life. You’ve got the big museums and Hyde Park when you want the classic London experience, but walk five minutes down any side street and you’ll find proper local pubs and those little corner shops that somehow have everything you need. The 74 bus stops right outside and takes you straight to Baker Street – I actually prefer it to the tube sometimes because you get to see the city instead of just tunnels. Parking’s typical London nightmare territory, but honestly, you don’t need a car here anyway. The whole area quiets down nicely in the evenings too, which surprised me given how central it is. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that corporate hotel rigmarole where they try to upsell you on everything. It’s the kind of place where you can spread out your stuff, plan your days over breakfast, and actually feel settled rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed for 6 adults

Facilities