Balcony Blue Theme 1 Bedroom Central London Luxury Flat Near Hyde Park! Accommodates up to 6! Double Sofa Bed and Next to Station!
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Balcony Blue Theme 1 Bedroom Central London Luxury Flat Near Hyde Park! Accommodates up to 6! Double Sofa Bed and Next to Station!

27 Holland Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W14 8HJ, United Kingdom
7.7 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

Look, I’ll be honest — Balcony Blue Theme 1 Bedroom Central London Luxury Flat Near Hyde Park! Accommodates up to 6! Double Sofa Bed and Next to Station! has quite possibly the longest name I’ve ever encountered for accommodation. But you know what? Once you step inside this three-star apartment on Holland Road, the quirky name suddenly makes perfect sense. The blue theme really does pop throughout the space, and there’s something refreshingly cheerful about it that immediately puts you at ease.

Location & Getting Around

This place sits right in the sweet spot of West London — close enough to feel central but far enough from the chaos to actually sleep at night. You’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Shepherd’s Bush Market station, which I actually found more useful than some of the bigger tube stops because it’s less crowded during rush hour. Hyde Park is genuinely walkable from here, maybe fifteen minutes if you take your time, and honestly, that morning stroll through the residential streets becomes part of the charm.

The Space Itself

The room layout works well for what it is — a proper one-bedroom that doesn’t feel cramped even when you’ve got four people staying (though six might be pushing it unless everyone’s very good friends). The sofa bed is actually decent quality, not one of those torture devices you sometimes get. What I really appreciated was the little balcony — nothing fancy, but perfect for morning coffee when London decides to cooperate with the weather. The blue color scheme could’ve been overwhelming, but they’ve done it tastefully with navy accents rather than going full smurf.

Practical Matters

The kitchenette is more functional than I expected — you can actually cook a proper meal rather than just heating up leftovers. There’s decent storage space, which matters when you’re staying more than a couple nights and living out of suitcases gets old. The WiFi worked consistently (always a gamble in London), and the heating responded quickly, which I learned to appreciate during a particularly chilly October stay. Parking isn’t included, but honestly, you won’t need a car from this location anyway.

Why Guests Love It

I mean, it’s not going to win any design awards, but this place delivers exactly what it promises — a comfortable base in a genuinely useful part of London. The 7.7 rating feels about right; it’s solid without being spectacular. You get proper space to spread out, reliable transport connections, and you’re not paying Mayfair prices for the privilege. The host clearly knows their stuff about what travelers actually need, from extra towels to local area tips. For groups or families wanting something more homey than a hotel room, this ticks most of the right boxes.

Guest Scores
7.7
Very Good
Based on verified reviews
Staff
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Available Rooms
One-Bedroom Superior Apartment
1 extra-large double bed 2 sofa beds
Max persons: 2
$299
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 6
Toilet paper
Towels
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Outdoors 4
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Patio
Terrace
Wellness 2
Spa facilities
Beauty Services
Transport 1
Bicycle rental
Activities 7
Tour or class about local culture
Movie nights
Pub crawls
Bowling Off-site
Cycling
Billiards
Fishing
Food & Drink 1
Grocery deliveries
Miscellaneous 5
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities 6
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Private entrance
Carpeted
Ironing facilities
Iron
Languages spoken 1
English
Cleaning services 3
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Laundry
Safety & security 3
Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 1
Flat-screen TV
Reception services 3
ATM/cash machine on site
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities 1
Business centre
Other for your stay 12
Dining table
Cleaning products
Toaster
Oven
Tumble dryer
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
J
Jane
United Kingdom
8
"Comfortable stay in convenient central london location, very close to transport."
Spacious and well-located accommodation, just a 3-minute walk from the train station. The outside balcony was a lovely bonus! The apartment had everything needed for a comfortable stay: a fully equipped kitchen, windows that open for fresh air, central heating, reliable Wi-Fi and TV, and a pleasant lounge area with a dining table. Perfect for relaxing after a day out.
What could be improved: Bathroom was usable, though a few cosmetic improvements would make it even better.
10 October 2025
M
Marnie
United Kingdom
8
"Very good"
The location, cleanliness, staff & the balcony was a lovely addition!
What could be improved: A little cramped for 6 adults!
17 July 2025
Z
Zoe
Guernsey
9
"Really enjoyed our stay and host was very helpful and accommodating"
Good location, clean and a great space for a family of 3 with good facilities. Good WiFi.
What could be improved: Nothing
2 July 2025
M
Marcela
Czech Republic
9
"Perfect location,spacy flat"
Perfect safe location,enough space for 5 people,walking distance to the centre
What could be improved: Everything perfect
30 May 2025
M
Milena
United Kingdom
9
"Amazing location and great value for money"
We stayed for five nights on a family trip and had a great experience. The location is fantastic, with local coffee shops, a Sainsbury’s around the corner, and plenty of great restaurants - perfect for late dinners after sightseeing in the city centre. Transport is excellent, with the No. 9 bus stop just 2 minutes away, Kensington Olympia Tube Station around the corner(takes you directly to Harry Potter studio), and Kensington High Street a 12-minute walk. The apartment is great value for money- quiet, well-heated despite 0-degree weather outside heating was really good, and with a fully equipped kitchen. Amenities were clean, and while the bathroom is a little tired, it was fully functional, with good water pressure and plenty of toilet paper provided. Host communication was excellent -very responsive and helpful. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, and while a bathroom update would make it a 10/10, for the price in this area, it’s a steal!
What could be improved: Nothing - but the bathroom could be updated although it was clean and functional.
20 February 2025
R
Rabab
United Kingdom
8
"Nice and clean accommodation"
Nice location and the apartment is clean and has all the facilities needed
What could be improved: None
20 February 2025
E
Edward
United Kingdom
9
"Stayed with Hamza for two nights to attend a couple of gigs and to have a break with the wife, Hamza was a great host an"
Good facilities and ideal location
12 February 2025
D
Dean
United Kingdom
8
"Really great location and really helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for us to make our stay as seamless as possible. N"
Location was perfect and only 200 meters from bus stop with buses straight into central London.
What could be improved: Every thing was fine for myself and my young family, 4 flights of stairs to consider if you have very young children. This didn’t cause us any problems.
30 March 2024
J
Jessica
United Kingdom
8
"Very good"
Good location, comfortable bedroom, well equipped kitchen, apartment is clean, and Hamza the host is readily available to resolve any issues (not that we had any but it was kind of him to check that all was ok after our arrival time)
What could be improved: The sofa bed could be more comfortable and whenever you run any water the system makes quite a loud noise which can be a problem if anyone needs the bathroom in the night.
3 December 2025
J
Janene
Australia
9
"Perfect"
Location and cute accommodation bit of a squeeze for 5 guests but loved our stay would stay again if in London 🤗
What could be improved: Loud noise from toilet flush and loose rail on terrace
23 October 2025
Surroundings
Top attractions
London Zoo 7 km
Regents Park 6 km
Madame Tussauds 5 km
St James's Park 5 km
Trafalgar Square 6 km
Buckingham Palace 5 km
Piccadilly Circus 6 km
Churchill War Rooms 6 km
Natural History Museum 2.7 km
Victoria and Albert Museum 3.2 km
Restaurants & cafes
Cafe/bar Costa Coffee 200 m
Restaurant Miran Masala 350 m
Restaurant Hare & Tortoise 200 m
Natural beauty
Lake The Long Water 3.2 km
Public transport
Metro West Kensington 1.2 km
Train Shepherd's Bush 1.1 km
Train Paddington Station 3.7 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 5 km
Metro Kensington (Olympia) 300 m
Bus St Francis of Assisi Church (Stop J) 11 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 20 km
London Gatwick Airport 46 km
London Heathrow Airport 18 km
Balcony Blue Theme 1 Bedroom Central London Luxury Flat Near Hyde Park! Accommodates up to 6! Double Sofa Bed and Next to Station!
27 Holland Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W14 8HJ, United Kingdom
$299 / per night
7.7 Very Good
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