Sydney House Chelsea

I do a lot of travelling with my work as a web designer, meeting clients, going to conferences etc, and finding somewhere that you can trust to deliver so you can forget about the aggravation of potential dissapoint is paramount to any successful trip, at least in my opinion.

For the last 18 months I have been usng Abode Hotels ( http://www.abodehotels.co.uk ) as they have never failed to deliver, so when needed for a recent seminar in London i checked their website above as i always do (should probably save those numbers by now right!?) and discovered that they now in fact have a new 'range' of hotels, if you can call it that, i guess its just a re-brand of some description, and Sydeney House in Chelsea is the first in this line for them.

I'm pleased to say that the hotel was beautiful, the staff very helpful and courteous (i hate bad manners above anything else) and in general i enjoyed my stay greatly.

I think the point of the 'Baby Abode' is to provide hotels in less congested areas, the side roads that people dont generally bother, and personally, for me, it worked, and i would happily visit there again.

I'm a Somerset man, so when i visit London i'm pleased that i now have a refuge from the chaos!

But on a serious note, a very pleasant stay was had, and i recommend to those that can afford it, as, although not aimed at the lower-end market, they do deliveron value for that money.

What you see on the website is what you get! This is a really lovely small hotel in a great location. A stone's throw to South Kensington tube on one side and King's Road, Chelsea on the other. Lots of cafes, shops and restaurants in close proximity.

OK, our room wasn't huge but this was more than made up by the comfort factor. Beautifully decorated with fine quality fixtures and fittings...including luxurious bed and linen. Also, the staff were friendly and unfailingly helpful.

I have stayed in places in London costing more and offering far less. We got a great rate by booking ahead online, and were not disappointed in any way.

This is a stylish abode without the price tag or formality that often goes with it. A rarity in London! Any time I am in London again I wouldn't hesitate to rebook.

This was a perfect base for our 2 week trip around London. It was outside the city but it was SO easy to get downtown. A quick walk a block away to the tube station and your there. The neighborhood was fantastic, safe and clean. We strolled down the street at 1 am with no problems. There are also several fantastic restraunts only a few steps away. A great pub, an Italian place, and a Thai place. The room itself was good sized for London and the bedding was very plush and comfortable. We have reservations again for this year!