Blue Bells

Location: 14 Pembridge Square, Notting Hill Gate, London, England, W2 4EH, London, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Continental breakfast
• Wheelchair accessible
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free continental breakfast

Rooms Available

• Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  2 Twin Beds

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Family Room

  1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Triple Room

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Quadruple Room

  1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Single Room

  1 Twin Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

Guest Reviews

• Betty (10/5): - Fantastic location. Very safe. Excellent staff and service
• Ella (10/5): - A clean room, with everything you need in it including a fridge; a beatiful modern shower/toilet room. The only minus is that WI-FI was not working.
• Terri (8/5): - clean room close to carnival but no wifi as advertised or phone service
• Daphne (4/5): - Such an old building , no air conditioning. Doors and windows are difficult to use. Illogical room set up, fridge in a cabinet blocking all circulation thus it couldn't get cold. No screens on windows so bugs flew in all the time, bathroom with no place to hang towels or toilet paper. The only nice thing was the included breakfast.
• Sarvesh (2/5): Not suitable for London Summers as there is no AC - Not a suitable property to stay during summers. NO Air conditioning - rooms are suffocating to stay without AC in London Summer seasons - Nights are terrible. Also no lift means that anyone who stays 2nd floor or above with luggage will have a terrible time taking the luggage up or down.
• JOHN (8/5): Stevie Wonder gig - Patient friendly staff good location Hyde park
• Kevin (8/5): - Good value, great location.
• Aniruddha (6/5): - Good
• Laura (6/5): - We rented 2 rooms. We had a bed bug experience in one family room but was moved to another family room that same night. The location is great. Walking distance to the tube. Safe area. The breakfast was nice. Our room was upstairs so it was quiet. The other room was in the basement and they mentioned they could hear the trains but not enough to keep them awake.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Good value great location - Clean, good price, friendly staff. Great location.
• Elise (10/5): - This was our first stay in Notting Hill, it was a Birthday Treat for my daughter’s 16th! We were very happy with the Bluebell Hotel and loved the location and access to transport links. We had a family room in the basement which was warm and clean with a lovely spacious bathroom, perfect for our family of 4. Thank you
• 84albaa (2/5): Not recommended. Bedbugs - The location is what this hotel has. We unfortunately had a pretty bad experience we found bedbugs in our room. We needed to be relocated. The type of furniture and the old building doesn't help. Still waiting to be compensated after all the hassle. Not recommending it at all, if you have other options book them.
• Shilpa (10/5): - Reception was very supportive. Located very close to Hyde park and kensington palace. The area around is very nice. The building is OLD but maintainted pretty well.
• Barbara (10/5): Great Notting Hill hotel - This hotel is located in a beautiful neighborhood in the Notting Hill area. Front desk was wonderful & let us check in early & was always responsive to any questions. It is easy to get to the Underground which makes traveling in London a breeze. Great experience & I would stay there again.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Tube runs under hotel...... - Very nice staff clean room The only thing there is a tube (subway) that runs under the hotel and my husband timed it and it was about every three minutes. During the day it didn't bother us because we were out but the tube ran til 12 at night. Also no elevator. It is a house made into a hotel. Very nice area laundry mat down the road which is handy when traveling.
• Juan Pablo (10/5): - I will definitely recommend this place. Everyone is very polite and they treat us very well. We really appreciate all the attention we received. I will come back with my family.
• Sharon (10/5): - The location was great! Felt very safe walking around as a female traveler, (the neighborhood is beautiful) and it was quite close to the metro station. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were clean and overall nice. We stayed in the triple room and the pull out bed was actually very comfortable. Would stay here again in a future visit to London for sure!
• Fatma (8/5): - The staff was kind. Our room was clean and neat. Hotel's location was great.
• Mark (10/5): Nice !! - All good with this hotel. Didn't have the breakfast because I'm not big on continental but must say it looked nice laid out . Would stay again :)
• Emma (6/5): - Convenient for what we needed as we were partaking in the Marathon, was not one bit worth £169 though. Room was dirty, cold and noisy. Breakfast was so basic but it did for what we needed. Wouldn’t stay again though. Shame as the area and building is beautiful. It’s just not kept properly and looks cheap.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Comfortable & clean rooms, kind & helpful staff - It was a very clean and nice hotel. Located in a nice area and Very close to tube station. I also loved the garden as well. The staff was very kind and helpful. Our room was comfortable and clean. The bathroom looks renovated and very nice. The only thing is; our room was below the ground floor because we needed a room for 5 people, we could hear the underground trains but it wasn’t so bad because we were already very tired and fell asleep :) Overall it was a very good value for money.
• 171daniellaw (2/5): AWFUL! NO towels at all for over 24 hours in our room! Terrible service - We booked this hotel via booking.com for our ten year wedding anniversary to be in the heart of notting hill and it had nice reviews. When we arrived from a day full of travelling to london it was raining and we both needed a shower, imagine our shock when there was no towels in our room. We asked at reception and were told there was a problem and they would be here soon, fast forward a few hours sat waiting in our room to have a shower before our dinner reservations, we asked again where the towels were. No towels, nothing, I just cant believe this is how this hotel operated, they were unwilling to do anything to make this right. We had to cancel our dinner reservations, the next morning, no towels still, it was over 24 hours of being in the hotel until towels came! On top of that, the staff were unwilling to help, i complained to booking.com and was offered a 20% discount on my next visit which i would never take as i wouldnt return to this hotel ever again. The hotel was not a hotel it was more of a B&B at the lowest standard. The breakfast was basic cheap bread and the most basic tinned fruit, the room needed a whole lot of love. If you want super basic B&B style accomodation and heaven forbid should they not have towels again, don't expect the staff to care, then this place could be for you. If you want some level of standard and staff who want to help, don't book it.
• alisacorinam (10/5): We had a pleasant stay at your hotel; the staff reception was very kind to us smyiling and very helpful. - The hotel is charming, with a Christmas 🎄 tree, beautiful lights outside, and a lovely view; the breakfast staff was accommodating, and the reception staff was as well. I will be back next time. Thank you Guys so much. You made my stay very pleased 😘😘I wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
• Camper28492500408 (2/5): Terrible stay, cheap for a reason - Hands down one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. It was dirty, the chair in the room was faded, peeling and sagging. The bed was on an angle and I kept almost rolling off in the night. There was no water from the hot tap to wash your hands and the room was ridiculously hot. The pipes started squealing at 7am. The receptionist couldnt be bothered to end the phone call he was on to his mate to check me in, just carried on chatting away while I stood there like a lemon. Cheap but definitely cheap for a reason. I couldnt bear to stay there another minute so I left before breakfast even though it was included.
• Kimble (8/5): - The Hotel is in a very nice quiet location but very close to Tube & Bus routes. Room was clean and reasonably well equipped but getting dated. The one desk chair was very shabby and should be disposed of. Room was quiet at night and the bed very comfy but only one pillow per person for the two of us. We will definitely use this hotel again as it was overall good value.
• Andrea (6/5): - We were placed in a room in the basement, shower knobs not working
• Cindy (10/5): - Everything was wonderful. The only thing i would change is the shower water pressure. The room was large, comfortable, and quiet.
• M3106OVjessicac (6/5): Bad bedding - Convenient locations, however, the downside is the extended bed is impossible to sleep in for two peoples. Super soft and sinking in the middle, one of us had to sleep on the floor. Not very pleased, after all we paid and expected to have a good night sleep.
• jbcfc (4/5): Alarm Bells More Like !! - Hotel is handy for Notting Hill Gate tube being only a 5 minute walk away. The site of the hotel is in a quiet and lovely neighbourhood but is also only a 10 minute walk from Queensway which has lots of pubs and places to eat. Reception staff were helpful and the continental breakfast was fine. The fixtures and fittings of the hotel however are dated and extremely basic. It feels like walking into a 1930s museum. The view from my room was a brick wall about 6 feet away from the window. The room was very warm and the only viable means of ventilation was to wedge the sash window open with the dustbin. Noise from the building, other rooms and trains was audible well into the night. For want of a better word some of the furniture in the room was manky. The desk chair was frankly embarrassing. It was very old and looked like it had been mauled by a tiger. I can’t understand why a hotelier with any integrity would think it was acceptable to furnish a room with such an item. The breakfast room wasn’t large enough however fortunately the garden area had two small tables in it to use and fortunately the weather just happened to be okay to sit outside. In short this hotel is cheap and for a lone traveler who wants a very basic one nights stay it is okay for the price. But personally from my experience I wouldn’t take my family here or stay for more than one night.
• Harry (8/5): - Very quaint hotel, lovely members of staff and delightful atmosphere.
• Martin (8/5): Good Budget Hotel - The hotel is a budget proposition and it shows a little in the communal areas but the staff are friendly, the rooms clean and the location is absolutely fantastic.
• PLYMPRR (10/5): Superb small London hotel in a great location - Stayed here a couple of times recently and it has many great features and advantages. Firstly it is in such a great area, Notting Hill close to Kensington Gardens, Portobello Road market, some lovely bars and restaurants. Secondly the hotel itself is exceedingly good value, very clean with modern fittings, good breakfast and helpful staff. The room and en-suite bathroom were very well appointed and quiet. The room looked out onto Pembridge Square which is a very pleasant small private garden and is a home for a small group of urban foxes.
• Reg (8/5): Would revisit - Clean, functional and close to all amenities.Tube station 5 minute walk away as is a wide and varied food offering. Continental breakfast had a great selection and was tasty!
• 792tammyt (4/5): Very disappointed - This is a very lovely looking hotel. However we found the bed very hard and uncomfortable. The pillows unfortunately were the same. Luckily we were that tired each night from walking around London we would have slept on park benches. The staff were lovely I could not fault them. The breakfast which we had each morning wasn’t great. There was only some bread which was slightly stale, slices of cooked ham and slices of cheese and a couple of choices of cereal. That was all there was with a choice of juice, tea or coffee. So it didn’t really fill our tummy’s for the day 😞. The room we had was a large room. However on the last night of our stay in the early hours of the morning, I heard one of my shopping bags rustling so my husband got out of bed to investigate and it seems as though there was a hole in the bag and bits from the paper on the floor, a bit more investigating there were droppings under the cupboard near to where my bag was which was evident there was a mouse. We looked under the wardrobe in the room to find there were poison pellets there so unfortunately the hotel knew there was a problem with mice or other vermin which disappointed us deeply. So we won’t be returning to this hotel unfortunately.
• Stefano (2/5): - The room was utterly small and uncomfortable. The mattress squeaky. Overall not clean.
• piggywiggy01 (8/5): Great solo stay - Booked 2 nights at this hotel as a solo traveler so I could go see some west end shows and do some sightseeing. The hotel is situated on a quiet square overlooking private gardens and about a 5 minute walk from Notting Hill Gate Tube Station, took about 15 minutes to get into the theatre land area. Short walk to Portobello Road. My room (26) looked out onto a brick wall but I had no problem with this as I could leave the window and curtains open when sleeping as it was warm. Room was small but clean, bed was comfortable, and added bonus was a small fridge. Breakfast was continental, plenty of choice - croissants, toast, cereal, yoghurts, fruit, eggs, cheese and ham. The filter coffee was very nice, also had apple juice, orange juice and water available. I was very happy with my choice of hotel and found it excellent value for money. I would definitely book again.
• steffr697 (8/5): Great location - We loved the location of the hotel. Beautiful area and round the corner from the princess diana memorial park which is brilliant for kids. The room was spacious and beds comfortable. Could have been cleaner and the shower ran cold but for the price and location I didn't mind. The location and value for money is great and I'd definitely stay again
• Paul (10/5): Super little hotel. - Excellent small hotel in a very peaceful area. Very handily places for transport connections, shops, bars, restaurants. Would highly recommend this place.
• welcome2warren (6/5): Good location, but hotel needs work - Ideal location close to shops, and tube. The hotel is clean and COVID compliant. The breakfast is ample and the serving area is clean. However, there is poor noise insulation so you can hear other guests too much, and we had a loud banging noise outside the bedroom window from poor maintenance. Prevented sleep all night. Window frames are in poor condition. Central heating was not working at all, and the water heating in the shower took a good while to navigate. Overall, it is ok but I would not stay again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Would stay again - Would stay again- that’s the main thing. Room could have done with a refurb as there were marks all over the walls and patched holes, but a big plus for me was that it was quiet. Breakfast was minimal but did the job. Really convenient for the central line. Felt safe.
• Lainie75 (8/5): Blue bells hotel great - Lovely spacious hotel , very accommodating staff. Room and ensuite were very clean , the bed was extremely comfortable. Continental breakfast had lots of choice. Location was perfect for what we needed and transport was easily accessible.
• Gary (8/5): Good value - Fab location, staff helpful and friendly. Only issue was no heating on the night I stayed, only 1 night. Was a bit cold, but given the low price I got its hard to complain too much.
• garyq980 (6/5): Visit portabello rd. - Stayed for 1 night. Room was very clean and spacious on the top floor. Bathroom was well appointed and clean but shower was poor maybe because of being on the top floor. Booked a double room but got a twin with the 2 beds pushed together. Regards the breakfast it was awful, and very unhygienic bearing in mind covid. There was shared tongs for the cheese and wet processed ham. Also my wife went to get a jam pot from the basket and there was sticky spilt jam in the basket which when pointed out was ignored by the staff. I picked out a butter pot and when I went to open it it was already open and half empty. At this point we left to get a coffee an something to eat elsewhere. Ok hotel but avoid the breakfast.
• 494reinhardl (10/5): Cute little boutique hotel - My family had a great holiday. Cute little family run hotel in Notting Hill. Rooms and hallway are comfortably warm, area is super-quiet apart from the off motor scooter or rumbling train. Continental breakfast sets you up for a day of sightseeing. Filter coffee available on our return. Carpets are soft and the lounge can be used for a bottle of wine or a game in the evening. Thank you again to the hard-working staff!
• chloe123xx (10/5): Great stay! - I stayed here for two nights, I had a lovely stay! The room was spacious, it is in a perfect location, and they was able to get us checked in earlier. They checked if we needed fresh towels and the room cleaning. Lovely stay, good price! Would definitely recommend!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Comfortable beds, super quiet, beautiful area and excellent hosts.
• Nancy (8/5): Nice hotel - The hotel staff was great...very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast options were limited but adequate. The room was spacious and the bathroom looked recently renovated. Could use better pillows and mattress toppers for better comfort.The location is outstanding. I’d definitely stay again
• Cynthia (10/5): Always stay here when I can find availability - One of my favorite places to stay. Love the great job they did with the remodel. My room for a solo was cozy, nice decor & great bathroom(even shower head choice).
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Blue Bells Hotel is in Notting Hill on a quiet neighborhood street. There is a lovely park across the street. While it is not too far up into Notting Hill to be remote, it's a little bit of a walk down to the TUBE station, restaurants, shops and activities. For those wanting to be more in the action, this would not be the property for you! Our first impression upon meeting the reception staff would be considered almost borderline rude - our room would not be ready by 2:00 pm - and we were summarily dismissed. We had to ask where we could go to wait. We were begrudgingly told we could wait in the other room (dining/lounge area) but we didn't get that information until we kept asking.The reception counter had a different individual there every day and no real, genuine connection to the staff. MAJOR DRAWBACK: There is no lift nor handicapped access at the property so a 5th floor room with luggage can be challenging. Also, there was no flexibility with the breakfast time. Other properties we've stayed at would've modified the schedule for the holiday time (make it a little later like 7:30-10 am) but there was no such thing and they closed breakfast even earlier on weekends (when people would've wanted to sleep in and eat later!) We would much rather have stayed at a mediocre hotel with fabulous, friendly staff, than in a hotel with not-friendly staff. We will not stay there again when we return to London!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, on a quiet street, friendly staff, good breakfast. Our room was spacious.
• David (10/5): Friendly staff, absolutely fine for short stay - Nice reception, single room small but fine for short stay. Staff friendly and happy to help.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - The hotel is very nice and the room too. The only problem is that they don't give you the main door's key, so FROM MIDNIGHT TO 6 IN THE MORNING YOU CAN'T ENTER IN THE HOTEL. I was shock about this, the first evening the receptionist was very nice and he grant me to stay out until 2, but really I'm felt like Cinderella!
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great quite location in Notting Hill! Short walk to start of famous Portobello Market. Stayed in a nearby apartment for the rest of our stay in London on a main road and that was very noisy! Room was clean and cozy. Would definitely stay again!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The location was perfect. We loved the Notting Hill area and the short 5 minute walk to the underground. The hotel itself is in a well-maintained row house and was directly across from a park. It was very attractive and quiet.
• Sarah (8/5): Nice hotel in great location - Nice hotel only a few minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate underground station which is on the district, circle and central line. Restaurants and Kensington gardens close by. I was staying with 3 children and had a lovely big room with a fridge which was handy. We were on the ground floor and were aware of the underground during the night but not enough to bother us. Staff were friendly and breakfast was basic but fine for us.
• Steve (8/5): - Excellent location, on a private square and only a couple of blocks to Notting Hill Gate tube station and the building is a grand 19th century mansion. Staff was very helpful. There is no elevator and the building is four stories high, so rooms on upper floors require a bit of stair climbing.
• Susan (8/5): happy customer - great location. basic clean and tidy room.
• Marcela (10/5): - We love the neighborhood, the hotel is very well located, clean and affordable, walking distance to shops, restaurants, pubs, Portobello street market and train station. The staff is very friendly.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Well located great staff - A fan would have been nice in the room with the heat and humidity but apart from that most enjoyable stay.
• Jacqueline L (8/5): Blue Bells Hotel,, Notting Hill UK - Blue Bells has a great location, nice staff, updated rooms & decor. And lot's of stairs! Located in one of the beautiful old buildings in Notting Hill, England. Close/walking distance to the shopping & dining areas and Underground stations.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good location - The hotel is slowing updating their furniture so it’s a lot nicer than the photos. We were in London in the extreme heat so the room was very hot even with a fan. There is no A/C. The breakfast was nice with self serve toast and cereal. Coffee was not good, take the tea. The hotel is an easy walk to the Notting Hill station, and nice area to walk around like the Portebello Market.
• rony (8/5): - The hotel has a great location on a quiet street with many bars and restaurants within walking distance. Very close to Notting Hill and Portobello market. The room was spacious but the bathroom was tight. The hotel is under construction and there were signs of unfinished projects all over. We reserved a room for 4 adults and got one bed and one tiny sofa bed. After speaking with reception they brought a twin bed into the room the next day which made the room a little tight .The mini fridge did not work and some of the lights did not work either. The first day was very hot and since they did not have AC they brought in a fan which helped a little. The towels were small and old and they only gave us 1 hand towel for 4 people. Was a little weird. Continental breakfast was OK. and was included in the price. Most of the staff was nice . Overall I would recommend staying in this hotel.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great location - Really good location. Unfortunately my room wasn’t ready (which I had to inform them of after going into room with key) and I’d come on a long flight so I think I ended up with a room that wasn’t as good. Breakfast was okay but a little bit of change would be good as I had the same breakfast 9 times!! The safe wasn’t working. It is a great location and the overall standard was good and the cleaning staff were lovely.
• Catharina.C.J (8/5): Price and quality in balance. - Nice clean room/bathroom, good bed and pillows. I had A nice view on the park. Breakfast sufficient. Only minerpoint was no chair in the room.
• BluesBells (4/5): - Subway below the hotel. Also had mouse in wall behind the beds that you could hear eating all night long....
• Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent Hotel - Excellent. Recommend highly
• Katie (10/5): Good location - Staff friendly, helpful. Aided during medical crisis. Quiet Street near Kensington Gardens, many restaurants and Notting Hill Gate underground station.
• Mark (8/5): - Great location. Room was clean and the staff were friendly. Common areas need some renovations as the hallways were shabby and unkempt. The hall carpets were in bad shape for example. Overall, a pleasant stay and priced accordingly. Close to everything.
• Susan (8/5): - Lovely central location.
• Alison (8/5): Excellent location - The hotel is perfectly placed for the Notting Hill and Kensington Gardens areas. My bedroom had a comfortable bed and wide screen TV (with good reception). The bathroom was very clean and had a powerful shower.The carpet was in good condition (looked new) but the bedroom furniture (tables and wardrobe) were rather shabby. The stair carpet has definitely seen better days and was frayed in places. The continental breakfast was very good and was served in a lovely room overlooking the Pembridge Gardens. I would be very happy to stay at this hotel again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Well worth it. - The hotel was in an excellent location with the room clean but forget to top up with conditioner and then no water one morning but resolved quickly. Ask for updated rooms as one of our rooms was very small and not modern. Otherwise staff friendly, breakfast very basic, price good, recommend.
• peter (10/5): Jolly old london - Excellent
• Ged (10/5): The hotel in the right place! - Lovely building with original features. Pleasant welcome. Rooms warm, clean and spacious. Reception room good for chatting over tea/coffee. Ample, well presented breakfast. Would stay again
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Good place. Breakfast was a little sparse. Would have been good to have eggs or yoghurt and fresh fruit.
• Alison (8/5): Cute hotel in a 19th century townhouse. - We were looking for a hotel that was walking distance zone 1 tube station, had an ensuite bathroom, two separate beds and wasn't too expensive. The room was small but we loved the aesthetic of the hotel and enjoyed the included breakfast. It was very convenient to walk to Nottinghill Gate Station. If you're a budget traveller looking for a nice place, this is it. The staff were also very friendly and helpful.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - I had explained on booking that i was disabled and could walk up only few stairs. So they put me on the top floor where we had to go up about 60 steps to get to the room.A very basic room. But lii the night staff was concerened and very kindly got us a room on the first floor. This made life easier. But the bin and the bedding had not been changed and the first night the toilet was blocked. again the staff were very good and polite and did their best to sort it out by the next day. The hotel is a little run down, the staff are wonderful, the breakfast good,the rooms basic. But the hotel is in a great area,and for what we paid I am satisfied. Would I go back.?. Have to think hard about it hoping that the owners do some improvements to the place ,and plumming, and not put me on the 3rd floor again!!!
• Verified traveler (6/5): Great location, but offers little more than a bed - Great for a bed to sleep in while exploring london. I found the location fantastic & accommodation nice enough. Wld stayagain.
• Mohammad Arif (6/5): - No airconditioning or fan in the room. End up having to open the window for ventilation.
• darrel (6/5): - It was a great price, excellent location, very quiet, nothing special about the room, old but clean,but for a old building it was great, I would take less luggage next time . Lots of stairs, good breakfast would stay again
• Sarah (10/5): Yes, please. - The location of this charming hotel is perfect; an easy walk from Notting Hill Gate Underground Station in a very pretty, quiet neighborhood. The staff was wonderfully kind, helpful and gracious. The building is undergoing some renovations, so parts of it were a little shabby, but it's clear that improvements are being made and I don't doubt it will be beautiful when it's finished. The breakfast was delicious, if quite basic and the current serving locations is a little cramped, but again, I expect that renovations will improve this. The only thing close to a complaint that I have is that the pillows are atrociously thin and floppy, but perhaps some people prefer that. I would recommend this hotel quite heartily and wish I could see it when the work they're doing is done.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Basic hotel with all necessities and good location - Great location, close to metro. Room basic but adequate, bathroom was very small. Breakfast basic.
• Vlad (8/5): Very good value for money. - The hotel is in a very good neighborhood, great public transport access. The staff was very helpful, the room and bed where comfortable, but the rest of the furniture and the bathroom, although functional, was dated. The breakfast was very good and the WiFI was great.
• Joe (10/5): Convenient well located hotel - Excellent location, close to tube and markets nearby. Friendly and caring staff. Clean and comfortable room. Good decent breakfast. Good price to quality ratio. Not for those expecting a luxurious venue but more than sufficient for a comfortable stay.
• Cheryl (10/5): - Great place very friendly and helpful staff
• Natan (6/5): - Very basic. Nothing special. Good if you want to spend all day out of the hotel.
• Brenna (8/5): Great staff, small room - The hostess who greeted us was amazing, super friendly and helpful about all the questions we had. The breakfast in the morning was alright, croissants, ham, cheese, jam, toast and a couple different cereals and juice.The free coffee all day was great. The room was small and a bit cramped for me and my boyfriend but it did the job. Overall it was a pretty good stay! No real complaints
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great place for a budget hotel. - This hotel has a wonderful location in a beautiful Notting Hill neighbourhood. The hotel is 2 minutes walk from the tube and 10 minutes from Portobello Market. The staff are really lovely and helpful, the breakfast is basic but what we needed and the bedrooms are relatively small but comfortable. Given how little we paid, we couldn't have been happier - location, breakfast included, nice room with bathroom and TV and clean. Highly recommended if you're on a budget.
• Tracey (6/5): Good Value for Zone 1 Location - I was travelling to London alone so didn't require much for my stay. The hotel's location is great; right in posh Nottinghill and on both the Central and Circle lines. The hotel exterior blends in. The room itself was a bit like a dorm room with a bed, TV, table, and chair, but was very clean and all I needed for my stay. The bathroom was a surprise. It looked like it was recently renovated and was very modern and clean with both a tub and shower. For a 3 star, I was pleased to note it had a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. The breakfast was also a pleasant surprise made up of coffee, tea, juice, cheese and meat slices, croissants, toast, and fruit. Again, more than I expected for a 3 star and it got me well started on my day. The staff were pleasant, but strictly adhered to the 2pm check in time. They were fine with leaving luggage behind until then. My only other request was for an iron which they readily provided. I would suggest anyone with disabilities makes that clear when booking. My room was 4 floors up, and there wasn't an elevator. Even though I was travelling light, the walk up the stairs with my luggage was a bit of an effort. The common areas are definitely tired looking, but my plans were to explore London, not hang out in a hotel. Anyone expecting a more refined accommodation experience should look in that direction and expect to pay for it. Overall, the hotel was an excellent value for its location, private room and bath and breakfast.
• S (6/5): Nice Location, hotel is not used to online booking - Unfortunately our check in was very complicated. I emailed the hotel the day before stating we would arrive later in the evening due to the timing of our train. I then received a call on the day of check in at 10 pm stating our room was double booked for 1 night and we were put up in a different hotel with a lower star rating for the night. When we arrived the next day after spending the night in a different hotel, which appeared to be a converted hostel, our luggage was stored in an un-secure room as our room wasn't ready. I then negotiated lowering the price of our stay which was acceptable and appreciated due to the inconvenience. The hotel is a converted victorian style home and is actually very nice. Room was secure and bathroom newly renovated. Breakfast was bread, cheese and ham slices, you had to ask if you wanted it toasted. It was free however. The other unfortunate experience was check out. We were not given any instructions and when we asked for a taxi to be scheduled for us at an early morning pick up it was said to be arranged. The staff was not in the office that early in the morning and so I left the key under the door. The taxi did not arrive and after 15 minutes we called our own taxi. Overall if their booking system is updated or better managed and they have more clear instructions upon check in this would be an adequate hotel to stay in. Locked luggage rooms would also be an easy renovation.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Needs some improvement but good for a cheap hotel! - For the price paid, this hotel wasn't terrible but I did expect a little more. No wardrobe to hang up my suits for my business trip and the tea, coffee and milk was not always replaced. The window wouldn't shut and the door was difficult to open until I learnt the trick to it. Breakfast was nothing special but if like me you are happy with a crossiant in the morning it's not a problem.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Lovely quiet location - Helpful staff. Lovely location. Challenging stairs and tiny though adequate room for one.
• Marwen (8/5): Great stay ! - Everything was 4/5 . The only downside is there was no elevator . We were out of breath carrying our luggages to the 3rd floor .
• Andrew (8/5): Great Location Great Price Poor WiFi - Great Location Great Price Poor WiFi - WiFi worked well downstairs but not in room - they also seemed to switch it down from about 7pm and the whole thing got less useful. Otherwise brilliant - but I found the WiFi thing very frustrating.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Great location and unbeatable for price - Standard room in lovely quiet area inside great looking building. Easy access to variety of transport and great for our short theatre/shopping break. Hotel needs general TLC throughout however for the location and size of the room it cannot be beaten for equivalent price. The room and communal areas could do with touching up and updating which would give the interior the same appeal as the exterior and surrounding area (prime example is wardrobe door was missing in room) however cannot complain for the price paid. Ideal for a quick overnight stop in Central London. Didn't bother with very basic breakfast offered and reception staff were efficient enough but the room was clean and bed was comfy. If you're looking for convenient stay in a room better than you'd expect for the cost then Blue Bells, Notting Hill cannot be beaten for price.
• Jennifer (4/5): Somewhat disappointing - Rooms are very tired - furniture scratched, chipped and worn out. Room smelt very musty. Got the central heating turned on and went out - came back and it had been turned off!!! Continental breakfast which was very ordinary. For some reason with a name like a Blue Bells I expected something bright, breezy and maybe a nice lady in a pinny - wrong!
• peter (6/5): Good location - Good location, freindly staff, hotel seriously needs some renovation with badly worn carpets, room was OK and the bed comfortable, bathroom was very nice. Breakfast was very boring.
• Diana (4/5): Avoid if possible - Reasonably priced, nice residential neighborhood, close to some shopping and the tube. However, we were in room G3 which shares the hallway with reception and a wall with the public lounge and kitchen. You can hear everything that goes on in the lounge and in reception. The staff all talk LOUD when in the hallway or in reception. The guests in the lounge can't know, but the staff should be courteously cognisant of guests staying in G3 and they should keep their voices down, The desk staff was watching tv LOUD at 12:43 AM! I had to go out and ask him to turn it down, There was NO HEAT during the night and I was freezing. If reception is not staffed, you have to call someone and i did not have a phone. The pillows are flat and hard. There is only one outlet for guest use in the room, only 4 hangars in the closet, an empty light socket in the bathroom, & no bath mat.
• Fourth trip to (4/5): Very sad with potential - The Hotel is under renovation, but not described that way on their website. The carpet is horrendous with heavy tape over threadbare places on the stairs, no doubt worn out by having to drag your suitcase up the stairs because there is no lift. Our bathroom was under construction, so to speak, with wiring for a bathroom light over the sink, but without the light fixture. The toilet paper holder was a pipe coming out of the floor. The room was spacious with a beautiful large bay window and very high ceilings. We had plenty of room to spread out. The furniture could use some paint or refinishing to make it charming, but there is potential here. The carpet desperately needs to be replaced. The breakfast offerings could use some pastry or muffins. There is no lobby. The one staff member we encountered, a student, was very helpful and got us a car for our trip to the Eurostar. The young ladies in the breakfast room were nice. Great neighborhood and we felt safe in our hotel and walking around. Once the property is spiffed up, it will be a decent place to stay.
• Gerhard (6/5): Central London, good location some gaps in service - Breakfast was insufficient - starch only Rooms had insufficient cup/glasses for 5 guests Shower was good. Bedding was clean.
• young family (4/5): Mouldy walls, good location - Nice staff, room had mould on the walls and bath was black with dirt. Underground runs underneath

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