This historical hotel is located in Notting Hill, one of London's trendiest areas. A haven of culture over the years, Notting Hill is known for its breezy atmosphere, its famous market and of course the annual Notting Hill Carnival - one of London's busiest and most celebrated events - a bustling, bouncing testament to the capital's multiculturalism. 

Portobello Market (0.5km)
Portobello is really several markets in one, Saturday being the day when all are in full swing. Then you can experience a mile of hustle, haggle, colour and energy. The feature of Saturdays is the opening of hundreds of antique and specialist shops and stalls. There are some talented and bizarre street performers to be spotted too.

Kensington Gardens (1.8km)
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Kensington Gardens, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens, Albert Memorial, Peter Pan Statue and the Serpentine Gallery are all located within its 242 acres. Planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds, the gardens are also home to the popular Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

Kensington Palace (1.7km)
Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.

Why not travel in December? Christmas in London is like no other place, it’s a time when the city is transformed into a glittering metropolis adorned with show-stopping decorations throughout.  Get into the Christmas spirit while you listen to carol singing beneath Trafalgar Square's huge tree, warm up with a cup of steaming wine at the festive Winter Wonderland or take a trip down Oxford Street where huge department stores attempt to outdo each other with elaborate shop windows...Christmas in London is a magical place!

Located on a quiet street in the centre of West London’s Notting Hill, famed for its eclectic spirit and eccentric charm, The Portobello Hotel is two converted neo-classical mansions with 21 bedrooms. One of London’s most well-known boutique hotels, it was founded in 1971 and ever since has been THE hotel for those in the know from the world of music, show business and fashion. It has hosted many famous faces over the years.

Great Rooms are larger rooms with a king size bed and views onto the garden. Some with four poster beds, others with open baths or wonderfully high ceilings, no two Great Rooms are alike but all are equally special.

Breakfast
Continental Breakfast, served in the Sitting Room, is complimentary with your stay and includes a selection of fresh fruit juice, tea, coffee, cereal, pastries, yoghurt, meats and cheeses. A cooked breakfast menu is also available for an additional cost.

Honesty Bar
In the afternoon and evening, the Sitting Room becomes a place to relax with a drink and enjoy the views over the private gardens.  There is a light snack menu to accompany a selection of wine, beer and spirits from the well-stocked honesty bar.