The Notting Hill’s Studios

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about The Notting Hill’s Studios? It’s tucked away on Clanricarde Gardens – this gorgeous tree-lined street that feels worlds apart from the tourist chaos, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Tube. I mean, when people say “Notting Hill,” they usually think of Hugh Grant and the market, but this spot sits right where Notting Hill bleeds into Bayswater, which honestly gives you the best of both worlds without the weekend crowds trampling over your morning coffee run.

The studios themselves are exactly what you’d expect from a proper 4-star London conversion – high ceilings, big windows, and those satisfying original features that make you feel like you’re living in an actual London flat rather than just passing through. Each unit has this lived-in quality that’s hard to fake – the kitchenettes are genuinely functional (not just a mini-fridge and a prayer), and the living spaces actually give you room to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. What I really appreciated was the attention to sound insulation – you’d think being on a residential street would guarantee peace and quiet, but London walls can be thin, and these aren’t. Even with the occasional Paddington-bound train rumbling in the distance, I slept better here than at most central London hotels.

The neighborhood knowledge really pays off here too. While everyone else is queuing for overpriced brunches on Westbourne Grove, you can slip around the corner to Whiteleys (well, when it’s not being renovated – London’s always renovating something) or head toward Hyde Park in about ten minutes on foot. The 94 bus stops practically outside, which locals know is gold because it cuts straight through to Oxford Street without the Tube squeeze. Actually, the whole Bayswater Road stretch is criminally underrated – you’ve got proper grocery stores, late-night pharmacies, and those little Middle Eastern cafes that do incredible food for practically nothing. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that “your room will be ready at 4 PM sharp” nonsense – they actually seemed to get that people arrive in London at weird hours and just want to drop their bags. The rating of 8 feels about right; it’s not trying to be the Langham, but for the price point and the genuine neighborhood feel, it delivers exactly what it promises.

Rooms

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

Facilities