Vincent House London Residence

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Vincent House? It’s tucked away on this gorgeous garden square in Notting Hill that feels like you’ve stumbled into a movie set – I mean, Pembridge Square is one of those quintessentially London spots where the white Victorian townhouses curve around perfectly manicured gardens, and honestly, most tourists walk right past it heading to Portobello Road without realizing what they’re missing. The hotel itself occupies one of these grand old houses, and there’s something really satisfying about climbing those original stone steps to the front door instead of walking through some sterile modern lobby.

The thing about staying here is you’re basically living like a local in one of London’s most desirable neighborhoods. Notting Hill Gate tube is literally a two-minute walk (and I actually timed it), which puts you fifteen minutes from Oxford Street or South Kensington’s museums. But here’s what I love – step out the front door and you’re surrounded by the kind of London that feels authentic. There’s a fantastic little Italian place called Zizzi just around the corner on Westbourne Grove, and if you walk five minutes toward Ladbroke Grove, you hit all those Instagram-famous pastel houses. The Saturday Portobello Market is close enough that you’ll hear the early morning setup if you’re a light sleeper, but it’s never actually disruptive.

Inside, Vincent House feels more like staying in someone’s very well-appointed townhouse than a traditional hotel – which makes sense given it’s a 4-star boutique property rather than some massive chain. The rooms have that slightly quirky layout you get with converted Victorian buildings (my bathroom was down a short hallway, which felt charmingly old-school), and the décor strikes this nice balance between period features and modern comfort. The staff actually remember your name after day one, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward. I will say the rooms can feel a bit snug if you’re used to American hotel sizing, but the trade-off is staying somewhere with genuine character in a neighborhood where most hotels would cost twice as much. The 8.9 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away with luxury touches, but it nails the fundamentals and gives you that “living in London” experience that’s hard to find in the more touristy areas. Plus, there’s something really nice about coming home to a quiet garden square after a day of battling crowds at the major attractions.

Rooms

• Superior Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Standard Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Small Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults

Facilities