The Portobello Hotel, Notting Hill, London - Explore & Book
"The Portobello Hotel first opened in the 1970s, but the team behind Canal House have taken over this showbiz favourite, bringing it bang up-to-date yet embracing its old-school elegance and colourful past. This is the place where Alice Cooper kept his boa constrictor in a bathtub; where Johnny Depp and Kate Moss filled their bath with champagne and holed up for several days; where Damon Albarn was a barman. This is a place of legend.Spread across 2 neo-classical townhouses on a quiet street off Westbourne Grove, it is prime people-watching territory; glamorous boutiques, historical boozers and chic eateries are within a short stroll. Location is key here. All 20 rooms are unique and choc-full of beautiful antiques (you're a stone's throw from Portobello Market), plus crisp linens and fancy coffee machines hidden behind moving bookshelves - nifty! Service is charming but discreet, and the team will make sure your stay is perfect - no matter what the request. Tina Turner loved it so much she bought the house next door. Highs Location, location, location; this is a prime spot in the heart of Notting Hill - the famous market, boutiques shops, and cool cafes and restaurants are right outsideThe eclectic decor and star-studded history - there's no other hotel quite like itMany rooms look out onto leafy Stanley Gardens, a rarity in a city hotelWarm, friendly staff, and a refreshingly unpretentious vibe Lows As with most London hotels, parking is on the surrounding streets and is metered during the dayBreakfast is simple, and there's no restaurant (but there is room service, plus tons of great places to eat nearby)Some outdated features in a few rooms but these are gradually being refreshedNo wheelchair access" - Kate Parsons
