La Gaffe

Location: 107-111 Heath Street, London, England, NW3 6SS, London, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Continental breakfast
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Free continental breakfast

Rooms Available

• Basic Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  75 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Basic Single Room

  1 Twin Bed

  43 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Superior Double Room

  1 Queen Bed

  118 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Basic Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  86 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Family Room

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

  172 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Georg (10/5): - Breakfast include and very helpful staff
• Kevin (10/5): - Great location and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, will certainly stay again
• denise (8/5): - such a pleasant stay! yes, its older and the rooms are small, and since you read the "about" section, you know that before you book. blocks away from hampstead heath for a vigerous hike or run. around a few corners from the holly bush, whose sunday roasts are amazing. the haddock and scallop pie at the flask is not to be missed. and the brick oven pizzaria on heath street is devine, with a carafe of wine at £15! it must be said, lorenzo is the ultimate host and will be happy to hear all about your adventures and whatever else youve done during your stay! the vibe is home away from home, and many of the guests were clearly returning, some from months before or years before and lorenzo remembers them all! tip from the lovely deka, who hosts your breakfasts and doubles as the housekeeper... when arriving with luggage, take the bus up the hill. save youself the hastle of the stone sidewalks! you can catch it right outside the hampstead stop on the northern line and will drop you the block past the hotel. looking forward to the next time i can stay with the la gaffe family!!!
• Marcy (10/5): - A gem of a hotel! Location / friendly owner & staff / great coffee / comfortable room ... can't wait to stay again!
• Donald (10/5): - A super friendly place!
• Antonia (10/5): - we liked that this was a family run hotel , the staff were very friendly and room was just what we needed
• Ellen (10/5): - Lovely, quaint British inn. Excellent service and care for the guests. Perfect location to explore Hampstead.
• William (10/5): - It is a unique facility located in the beautiful Hampstead hills.There are beautiful walks in the hills and the nearby Hampstead Heath. A short walk to the Hampstead tube station. Lorenzo and his staff are hand on with great personal care and service.
• Michael (8/5): Super nice family hotel. - A very nice hotel. Very clean. Comfortable rooms. Great staff. Simple decent breakfast. M
• Paul (10/5): - Friendly place. Property is quaint. A really nice stay!
• Ryan (10/5): - Great spot with excellent host
• Ilan (10/5): - The location is very convenient. Minutes to the Tube. Very quaint area. Rooms are SMALL!
• Lorne (10/5): - Lorenzo and his staff are true professionals. They honestly care about giving their customers the best possible experience. The “cold” breakfast is substantial — the croissants are the best we have had!
• Roberto (10/5): - Convenient near train underground. Staff are helpful and accomodating
• Verified traveler (2/5): Awful room - Awful place, I would not recommend this to anyone. Booked a double room, room was very small, dated, hot and stuffy. There was a window which opened into a hotel landing area with a glass room. Requested a change of room but was advised there were no rooms available therefore checked out immediately and found another hotel. I would not recommend this place.
• Dale (10/5): - First off, Lorenzo was the quintessential host - knowledgeable, friendly, and didn't hesitate to help us with anything we needed. He truly went above and beyond. As first time travelers to GB, that was probably one of the most important things we could have hoped for. The room was small but all we needed. The bed was VERY comfortable and it was pretty quiet at night. The shower and bath were clean and a welcome relief after a long day site seeing. They offered a light breakfast which had a nice mix of offerings, but there were other places nearby if you preferred. Hampstead has a variety of store fronts so anything you want is within a 15 minute walk. It's a bit hilly, but the area is great! I want to thank Lorenzo and his staff for all that they did! They were first rate hosts!
• Stephen (4/5): - We had a room that was so tiny we could hardly open our cases or move around comfortably. The bathroom in our double room was so tiny you had to step outside to dry off! Coming in our room was a challenge as there was barely room to squeeze in. Extremely noisy at night even with ear plugs which were provided! The whole facility needs a huge makeover to bring it up to decent standards. The stairs up to the rooms are extremely dangerous and narrow. The staff however are very friendly and helpful.
• Marianne (10/5): - Excellent place to stay. Enjoyed staying at La Gaffe. Everyone was so helpful. Very peaceful and quiet place to stay. It was easy to get to and you can walk anywhere.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Would not recommend - I don’t understand why there are so many good reviews, it’s very misleading. Location was good and shower pressure strong, but that’s about it. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Pillows were old and gross and had other guests hair on them. Walls are so thin I could hear the man in the room next door snoring, coughing, flushing the toilet, etc.
• Katherine (6/5): - My room was absolutely tiny. Although this was just a work trip and somewhere to sleep, the room was uncomfortably small. Breakfast was included. Coffee was lovely and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
• Stephen (2/5): - I booked this property purely based on the reviews, I would not recommend this property to anybody it was dingy and dirty, I was appalled when I seen it and walked straight back out, I would expect this level of accommodation in a third world country
• Richard (8/5): - An absolute bargain to get bed and breakfast for under £100 in fairly central London. Staff were very friendly and fun.
• Ennio (10/5): - The place is nice and the staff too
• Yvonne (10/5): - We would highly recommend this family owned hotel. Given the difficulties these days with getting staff etc. they did their utmost to provide us with individual things that we needed. A really friendly and efficiently run place in a beautiful area of London. Many thanks - we'll certainly be booking for next year ! YVonne and Neil
• Suzette (10/5): - I like that this hotel is in walkable distance to the stores in Hampstead and my Daughter's home.
• antonio (10/5): - Property felt very home like, the entire staff was a delight, very thoughtful and the room was ready before check in time which was great after an 11 hour flight. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend staying here.
• Valerie (2/5): - I do not recommend this place more like a hostel or bedsit than a hotel. Normally stay at premiere inn and thought we would try somewhere different. The room had dirty walls and then bed was squeaky. It reminded me of my student accommodation 25 years ago. No sound proofing I could hear neighbours arguing until 1 am. Staff were polite however fire alarm went off multiple times in the night. When I tried to exit the door was internally locked and no one greeted us outside. Worse than this was that a team member from the annex next door was clearly visible inside the property on the phone and distracted while his guests stood for 20 minutes on the pavement outside…in the end I returned back into the building and retrieved the contact telephone number for emergency contacts…as we did not know how long we may be stood outside for…I rang the number and the same man I could see wandering around inside answered and eventually came out…I was very annoyed that he did not approach us in all the time we stood there and left us to fend for ourselves until shamed into helping us. A truly awful experience and I would never stay there again the breakfast offer was boiled eggs bread rolls and cereal and the restaurant error had a strange odour.
• Colin (8/5): - Overall good value for money. A lot of street noise - unavoidable because of location - quite a lot of room noises: thin walls but, luckily, clientele on the quiet, respectful side. Twin room size adequate for one (myself) but would have been beyond cozy for two. Big bonus is location in Hammersmith: interesting neighborhood restaurants & bars, very close to Heath and close to Tube for exploration of London.
• Benjamin (10/5): Personal and lovely B&B - Fantastic little B&B in a beautiful and well connected part of London. A fantastic range of restaurants around the area also added to it. Personal touch and thoughtful enquiry by the staff and owners were the cherry on top.
• Matthew (8/5): Great stay, fantastic location and excellent value - I had a very good stay here. The location is fantastic, only 5 minutes from the Northern Line and 15 minutes from the centre of London, but it feels like another world. Hampstead is a beautiful part of London to stay in, with lots of cafes and small shops, and the Heath is right on your doorstep. It is also not far (15 minute walk) to the overground to head west to Kew or east to Stratford. The staff were very friendly. It is a continental breakfast, but that was perfect for me and great coffee (the most important thing!) My room was a good size--certainly for what you would expect in London--the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of storage and the bathroom was clean. The shower was rather difficult to set and very hot. My main reservation about my stay was that my room was at the front, and when it was warm if I opened the window there was a lot of traffic noise. The ceiling fan kept the air circulating but it was a little uncomfortable--but you wouldn't expect air-conditioning in a small hotel in the UK and it was only a problem on a rare hot day. The stairs were also a little steep with luggage but the staff helped me up on arrival. Despite that, I would have no hesitation at all in returning, and have already recommended the hotel to some colleagues at work. If you like a generic hotel that could be in London, Lisbon, or Las Vegas, you probably won't like La Gaffe; but if you like a hotel with character and charm and with friendly staff, this is the place for you.
• Joshua (10/5): - This was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at! All the hosts were so kind and made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived. The interior is beautiful, especially in the restaurant area. Unfortunately, they didn’t have staff for the restaurant during our stay, but there are so many great restaurants right nearby, and the complementary breakfast was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back again and would recommend!
• Suzanne (10/5): Perfect - Lovely find in Hamsptead. Perfect location to explore London without the hussle and bussle.
• Kim (8/5): Great Hotel, fantastic location - We really enjoyed our stay at La Gaffe. The hosts and staff were brilliant, friendly and helpfull. The breakfast was really nice and there was plenty of choice. The rooms were cleaned daily. The hotel is in a great location for Hampstead and a short walk to the tube and cafe's, shops pubs and restaurants. If we had any complaints we could say the room was warm and as we fronted onto a busy road it wasnt practical to sleep with the window open due to traffic noise. Im sensitive to noise, my wife didnt mind so its down to individual opinions. There is a ceiling fan which helps. If you are looking to stay here there are other rooms away from the road. But honesty this is a lovely friendly Hotel with good cleanliness good breakfast, great hosts and staff also a small bar. Also we thought it was good value given the location. We would go again. Hampstead is brilliant a great place to relax after any trips into London. A few celebrities wondering around also, so people watching is interesting
• Lindsey (10/5): 2nights in Hampstead - Stayed 2 nights, love that it’s a family run place, so friendly, nice room with all the amenities & great location in beautiful hampstead
• Linda (8/5): - I loved the quaint restaurant and the small but well-fitted out bedroom; walk-in shower and bath tub available. 2 minutes walk to Hampstead Heath. 5 minutes to Hampstead Tube Station. The people at La Gaffe make it what it is. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful; other guests are interesting people.
• Megan (8/5): - This was a nice place with the nicest staff I've encountered on my travels so far. The road is a bit noisy but nothing too disturbing.
• john (8/5): - In a great position near tube station in a nice area. Good price. Rooms fairly small and basic but clean and warm and had a great nights sleep. Staff friendly. Will return when down there again.
• Joy (8/5): - So friendly. Narrow, steep steps to some rooms so do check if you’re not spritely!
• Mike (6/5): - Firstly there's nothing terrible about La Gaffe, it's just not quite as good as I expected from some of the other reviews. It's been open since 1962 and to be honest, I can believe that. The whole place has a very 60s/70s feel. Nothing wrong with that and it could be called quaint. You should be aware that the restaurant is no longer open. I don't know if this is a temporary thing or not but whatever, it was closed when I was there which was a shame. Check-in was neutral. Certainly not what I'd call friendly and welcoming. The room was a decent size. Bed was comfortable and I slept well. The bath and shower room was obviously fairly recently installed but the shower was just about the worst I've ever used: Either scaldingly hot or freezing cold with only a few seconds of usable temperature between the extremes. This alone would put me off staying here again. Yes, there was a big Jacuzzi bath available but that really isn't my thing. All of the fitted cupboards had a very DIY look about them with MANY coats of gloss paint over the MDF. Again, nothing wrong with that except it's unusual and not what I expected for £156 a night. Breakfast was decent and as mentioned elsewhere, the coffee is excellent. It would have been nice had there been crusty bread rather than the sliced offerings, home-made rather than plastic containers of jam and a better selection of cereals but I'm being churlish. In all it was OK but I wouldn't rush back.
• natasha (10/5): - The room was clean, the staff friendly and coffee excellent!
• Percy (10/5): - It was a very nice and cozy place to stay. The staff was all wonderful and helpful. Would stay here again, just in a bigger room.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great - Nice little place
• Meyrick (10/5): Affordable Comfort - Nice to have the en-suite
• JM (10/5): - Staff were so lovely and helpful, I really enjoyed my stay. Room at the back was ultra-quiet
• Wyndi (10/5): - It was amazing. The host was most wonderful.
• nicholas (8/5): Superb location - Ideally located.Rooms were adequate for a two night stay.Breakfast was good and we also had an evening meal in the restaurant which was excellent.
• Sara Jane (8/5): Room in Hampstead. - Very pleasant. Delicious cappuccino’s made to order at breakfast. Small rooms but well kept. Suited our needs.
• Paul (8/5): Cosy comfortable and affordable hotel - Staff was very friendly. The building is quiet. You can hear the outside noise but they provide ear plugs. It’s a cosy hotel with a nice family vibe. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It included kettle and coffee in the room.
• Virginia (10/5): - Great location; excellent restaurant; friendly and helpful staff; an absolute pleasure to stay at La Gaffe; definitely recommend, and hope to return.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good find in Hampsted - Staff were welcoming and friendly and the rate was very reasonable for this part of London. Tube station nearby for easy access andHampstead village just a short walk. Breakfast was fine, lovely coffee and the usual continental fare. Room was spacious, clean & quiet. The only down side was the bed quite old, squeaky & not very comfortable! The stairs to access our room would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues as quite steep.
• Gregory (10/5): Excellent hotel - Excellent location in Hampstead, very friendly staff and a great restaurant. Continental breakfast was very good
• Verified traveler (10/5): Nice stay at La Gaffe - Quaint little space with a nice Italian restaurant at the bottom - with a French name for a hotel, go figure! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and my dinner was pretty good too. Rooms a bit small but clean and everything in good working order.
• Penny (8/5): - This hotel is for the budget minded who value a great location. It puts you right in the middle of Hampstead Village, near the coffee shops and the Heath. Not luxurious, but clean and adequate at a good price.
• P (10/5): Very friendly comfortable stay. Excellent location - Great location 5 minutes from Hampstead Heath and Hampstead Village. Very friendly and peaceful place to stay. Continental breakfast very good. Room was slightly small but bathroom was quite good.
• Robert (8/5): Excellent Stopover in Hampstead - Excellent location for visiting Hampstead and the staff were superb. Although the decor could do with an update would recommend La Gaffe as the food at dinner was first class and the breakfast was just what was needed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Lots of character and local history. Friendly service. Good attention to detail. Plenty of hand sanitiser.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent hotel + restaurant in charming Hampstead - This small and quaint hotel in the lovely area of Hampstead is an excellent alternative to the large chain hotels. It is only 5 minutes walk plus 20 minutes underground ride to the center of London (e.g., Leicester Square). The structure is old, but everything is very clean and well-maintained. Its Italian restaurant is excellent (note that well over 50% of restaurants in London are "Italian" but very few are authentic), and the staff is extremely cooperative. The only negative is that rooms are rather small.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Individual unique small hotel. Helpful owner. Centre of Hampstead.
• Joseph (8/5): Unexpected charm - I don’t know the history of this family owned hotel but they have made use of the space available. It is a bit spartan but they have added everything necessary in the room for our convenience. It wasn’t the Hilton nor the Holiday inn but probably the best example of a family owned business that has used the space as well as they could. I was welcomed by a family member who had me sign the ledger book (like one would have done 100 years ago). Then I was assisted up the stairs with my luggage. I was instructed as to how to turn the key to enter my room along with other basic instructions. The individual instruction was actually charming in a way that I was not use to nor was I expecting. I travel all over the world for a living and stay at high end corporate hotels year round. When I booked the hotel online I didn’t scrutinize the photos since I was in a rush and saw the price was very affordable. The restaurant was very good! I had breakfast both mornings and dinner once. All in all I enjoyed my stay and would return here if I needed to be in the area again. The location was good since most shops and pubs were within walking distance. The tube station was just down the street also. I always test the speed of the internet where ever I go. The download speed at this hotel was a blazing 190 Mbps! I have NEVER recorded a speed this fast anywhere! Not even at my home!! Netflix says 5 Mbps will allow you to stream in High Definition to give you an idea how fast this is.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Good value, but dated, poor soundproofing of rooms. Good service
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved our stay at La Gaffe. The room was comfortable, warm, clean, and it was easy to come and go as we pleased. The staff were all very helpful and courteous. The location is superb whether your stay is purely to spend time in Hampstead of explore London given the proximity to the tube station. The WiFi was also very fast so always easy to connect. We will stay there again.
• Valerie (8/5): - We stayed one night as we were attending a reunion of old friends. Pleasantly surprised with the accommodation. Very central and close to the heath. Parking is a little bit of a problem but were advised by the hotel of free street parking 20mins walk. Very nice continental breakfast, next time would like to try the restaurant in the evening😺
• David (10/5): North London gem :-) - Great little hotel and restaurant. Very friendly and efficient staff and first class restaurant. Rooms are smaller but have all the conveniences one could wish for. Great value for money and the Hampstead area is wonderful with the Underground a short walk away.ust
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very friendly admosfera ,good food ...very happy being there,,
• Verified traveler (6/5): Old building but nice staff - The staff were very friendly and helpful. though the hotel is Old building with small rooms. The rooms are not sound proof so you can easily hear the noises. My room was on street side and I could not sleep because of loud noises from the cars even about 2am! The hotel is located in a OK/fairly nice area but it is far away from many city attractions.
• MOTTI (10/5): Highly recmmended hotel - We have stayed for 6 nights during october. Excellent and personal service. very comfortable bed and good shower room. Tasty breakfast with great coffee. very close to Hampstead tube station.
• N (8/5): Good location close to tube - Nice welcome and good location. Good value but room a little tired.
• Timothy (10/5): Fantastic London Stay - Hotel accomodations were great and the staff were absolutely pleasant.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were very welcoming and it is situated in Hampstead Village. Our room was compact but had every thing we needed and was very clean. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and throughly enjoyed our short stay.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Good location. Lovely part of London. Very traditional hotel
• Morris (10/5): Very very good. What a location. Great price. - What can I say? Such friendly and caring service. So hospitable. What a location (Hampstead) - AND affordable. This is now my go-to hotel in London. For London the rooms we had were spacious, newly refurbished, clean and functional. A good breakfast included.
• Ann (10/5): Lovely individual hotel - A lovely individual hotel. Small room but comfortable, very clean and with all the facilities we needed. Great croissants at breakfast! Handy for the tube, local shops, walks on Hampstead Heath. Lovely restaurant too.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Seventies charm, to some it might need a make-over but it's alright. Staff pleasant.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Fern Lodge Stay - Stay was fantastic with easy walk yo the boardwalk and hythe village for local food and pubs. Easy 2-3 minute access to Eurotunnel. Lovely quiet room with fantastic English breakfast. We will be back!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff very friendly , dinner in restaurant very good
• JennieB (8/5): - Nice, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. Located in an affluent suburban location with good transport links into central London.
• Tracy (10/5): Perfect Stay - Our new London Home - Really lovely hotel. Lorenzo was charming and so friendly. Our room was ideal for a short stay with very comfy beds and good quality linen and towels. Hampstead was beautiful; we have never been in such high class charity shops!
• Lynne (10/5): Great place - Wonderful and comfortable room. Staff are all so friendly and warm. Didn’t eat in evening but restaurant attached looked great and is very popular. Would recommend staying here. Super rooms super price. Great location.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Bit noisy from traffic at night. Good ceiling fan and breakfast was ideal
• Verified traveler (10/5): Utterly charming in Hampstead - This hotel is an amazing find! It is over a small Italian restaurant. It is utterly charming and the room has character, is spotlessly clean, and has a sparkling bathroom. This must be one of the best hotels in London for the price. Breakfast was also excellent, with proper expresso on offer.
• Pamela (10/5): Pleasant and Friendly - The hotel was well maintained with warm and welcoming staff. The room was presentable and clean. Just a 5 min walk from the underground and local shops. Would recommend staying here.
• Louisa (10/5): La Gaffe - La Gaffe is a really friendly hotel in a fabulous location
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice little pleasing hotel, family style excellent service, very friendly
• Julie (8/5): - It's charming and a good location in Hampstead. The rooms are too small though.
• Fran (8/5): Small, family-run hotel in a lovely part of London - My stay at La Gaffe was a very pleasant experience. The single room was small (no surprise, as they honestly mentioned the size), and a bit spartan, but had a nice, new bathroom, and was sparkling clean. The cold breakfast buffet was simple but adequate, and the restaurant provided excellent Italian dinners. My only caveat would be location...it’s on a main Street in Hampstead, a good three block walk up a hill, so anyone with mobility issues might have a struggle. Also, my room was up a fairly steep stairway, which again might prove to be a challenge. Despite those concerns, I definitely would go back.
• Richard (10/5): - Great value for its location and really good traditional Italian restaurant
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Good place to stay for what we needed - walks, family visits, concert.Next to busy main road so windows had to be kept closed. Delightful restaurant - old fashioned atmosphere, good food. Room functional but fine.
• Edward (8/5): - Great location, room was clean and bed comfortable. It was in line with our expectations.
• Jordan (10/5): Great Staff & Location - Top location and terrific staff. Lorenzo and company were phenomenally welcoming and accommodating to us from start to finish.
• Kathryn (10/5): - Loved this hotel. It's in a quieter part of London (Hampstead is pretty far north), but the tube station was close by. The owner and staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was quite small (to be expected anywhere in Europe) but had lots of storage. It was clean and convenient if you're traveling solo. Breakfast was decent, but there are so many great bakeries within walking distance if you want something warm or a little more special.
• Maricela (10/5): - The location was excellent. Close to an underground station in a lovely neighbourhood with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. The hotel is modest but very clean. The reception, and service were very good as was the breakfast. WiFi worked efficiently. It was perfect for our needs and true value for money.
• Mark&Polly (8/5): - Very pleasant ambiance, away from the tourist bustle. Close to public transport. Interesting walks through winding historic streets and access to a huge public park.
• Eric (10/5): - As advertised, La Gaffe is not a hotel. It is an Italian restaurant with rooms upstairs. That said, it is charming and delightful, in a perfect location in lovely Hampstead, just a 3 or 4 minute walk from the Hampstead underground station. Lorenzo is kind, caring, and friendly. He and his small staff will bend over backwards to accommodate your needs. The rooms are simple, but clean and comfortable. I had told Lorenzo in advance that I was a light sleeper. He reserved Room 10 for me, upstairs and in the rear, which was super quiet, yet had good light. The breakfast is also simple, but fresh and filling, and the coffee is superb. I had a family dinner in the restaurant, which was delicious and authentically Italian. I also ate dinner in the cafe/bar, which offers a different menu on the chalk boards, but was also delicious. It was also lovely to sit in the cafe in the afternoon for coffee and to get some work done. The free WiFi works very well, indeed. All in all, a wonderful stay at La Gaffe! I will be back. Thanks, Lorenzo!
• Paul (10/5): - Great location and friendly staff. Nice breakfast too. Would love to go back and try the restaurant for dinner next time!
• JJ (10/5): - Really lovely traditional Italian hotel/restaurant. Our stay was faultless, food excellent and looked after by people who went the extra mile.
• Helen (10/5): - The Hampstead location is wonderful. The room is an excellent value if you are looking for basic accommodations. The room was small but the bed was comfortable and the shower was excellent. Good coffee and continental breakfast.
• Verified traveler (4/5): - Rather disappointing to be honest. I was travelling by myself, booked a twin bed (as I usually do as I am quite tall, 1.95m), got a confirmation for a twin bed (via Orbitz) but did get a very small room with a single bed instead when I checked in. The room was 2.5 x 1.5m, max. I pointed out the mistake to the staff at the reception, the staff member agreed that there has been mistake but said he could not do much for me as all rooms were booked but said he would take it up with the manager to fix this. Nothing happened, I did not hear from the manager. I only saw him when I checked out. I brought it up again. His response was that he was sorry but thought that it was a mistake of the 'system', that the particular room was wrongly classified in the system. Nothing else, very disappointing reaction in my view. Furthermore my room was nowhere as nice as the one displayed in the picture and you would hear every person walking by in the hall.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Simple but nice - La Gaffe is a small family run guest house and restaurant. The highlight is being able to eat in the restaurant. The breakfast was simple - no fried food here. Try to avoid a room at the front as there is traffic noise though ear plugs were provided.
• John (10/5): - This was an overnight stay in a lovely part of north London with good underground access to the centre, theatres and shopping. The hotel is bijou, run by lovely people and if you enjoy Italian cuisine the restaurant is first class and well worth a visit in its own right. The few rooms on the Heath street side are subject to noise from local traffic, however this did not spoil our one overnight in this very charming hotel.
• Linda (8/5): Very Local - I really enjoyed the place. So informal and friendly — and so many repeat customers. The room was of good size and the bathroom was clean and updated (bath and shower). The bed was a little dated and the linens were a little rough but overall - good! Breakfast was buffet style and offered a good range of food. The coffee was outstanding. Great location within easy walk of many Hampstead restaurants and shops.

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