Guesthouse West

I stayed here with my wife in June 2008, and we really liked it. We stayed in room 4, I dont know about the other rooms but room 4 was awesome. The room had a little shared back area\porch which was nice. It was decorated very modern and the AC worked really good (AC is always a big deal for me), plus it was very quiet. The location is perfect (notting hill), its the NYC equivalent to soho. The lobby\bar is the only thing that isnt that cute, but who cares theres other bars in the area. I would definitly stay here again, if you like the 60 thompson in NYC youll like this hotel.

Stayed here last summer and again over christmas. GHW is in the perfect location for just about every escapade in London. Central enough that travel around town isn't a chore and far enough away to enjoy a drink (great little bar) on the terrace in the sun without a lungfull of traffic. Also loads to do on the doorstep, great restaurants and bars and plenty of amazing boutiques to help you part with your cash. The room I stayed in, although not cavernous, was definitely not too small. It definitely was clean, everything worked, storage was ample, the bed incredibly comfortable and the decor calm and sophisticated. Staff are great, down to earth and welcoming. I would definitely go back and hope to soon.

I have to admit, I'm surprised by the negative reviews. I really enjoyed my two night stay at the GuestHouse West. If you travel around Europe, you know smallish rooms are the standard not the exception. I found my rooms to be well-sized. Yes, rooms plural. The first night I was upstairs. The next morning they called to inform me that a guest was leaving early and that I could be upgraded to a larger room off the patio if I liked. No charge. Again, both were lovely rooms. Good thread count on the bed linens. Heavy well-knit blankets and throws. One day it was hot and sunny and the next day it rained. The heating and air conditioning were excellent and strong on both days. There was no room service which was disappointing, but the bar/cafe downstairs was fine when in a pinch, although a tad overpriced. But why would you eat there when the loviest tea house around - the awesome, lavendar-hued Tea Palace - was literally steps away up the quiet, tree-lined street. Or the awesome Notting Hill market with everything from chocolate covered strawberries to hand-made beads. All of the local directions and detailed maps to other London locations were politely offered by the staff. I am a 32-year old woman who was travelling alone and it was my first time in London and I loved this place. Will go again...