Notting Hill London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
HiltonBohemian rock-and-roll den
Two Victorian townhouses on a quiet garden square pair residential discretion with five decades of bohemian rock-and-roll eccentricity.
What it’s good at
Notable
Eclectic bohemian bedrooms featuring hand-painted wallpapers, market antiques, and Room 16's circular bed with exposed brass plumbing.
Notable
Mid-Victorian stucco townhouses on Stanley Gardens, rooted in West London's rock-and-roll folklore since the 1970s.
Notable
An enduring bohemian townhouse tradition offering discreet, residential hospitality overlooking private Notting Hill gardens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the Portobello’s brand of highly textured romance very much back in fashion, but the hotel itself has seen a pretty impressive restoration
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on leafy Stanley Gardens, the quiet square sits a short stroll from the antique stalls of Portobello Road Market.
The rooms
Individually styled bedrooms feature hand-painted wallpapers and market antiques, while the signature room showcases a circular bed and exposed brass plumbing.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room bespoke massage and beauty treatments arranged via concierge.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Sitting Room
French doors look out onto communal gardens, and an antique dresser is stocked as a pour-your-own honesty bar.
How it began
Founded in 1971, the townhouses became a storied hideaway for touring musicians recording in nearby West London studios.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.