1 Bedroom Apartment in the heart of West London
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1 Bedroom Apartment in the heart of West London

40 Addison Gardens, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W14 0DP, United Kingdom
8.6 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The 1 Bedroom Apartment in the heart of West London sits on a quiet tree-lined street in Hammersmith and Fulham, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better for exploring London while avoiding the tourist chaos. I mean, you’re getting a proper one-bedroom apartment here — not some cramped hotel room — which makes all the difference when you want to actually live like a local for a few days.

The Space

What struck me about this four-star place is how it feels like stepping into someone’s well-appointed home rather than a sterile rental. The kitchen is properly equipped (you can actually cook a decent meal), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without tripping over your suitcase every five minutes. The bedroom gets good natural light, and you know what — the bed is comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up with a crick in my neck, which is more than I can say for some places in this city.

Location & Getting Around

Addison Gardens is one of those London streets that feels residential but isn’t completely cut off from everything. You’ve got the District line at West Kensington just a short walk away, which gets you to South Kensington’s museums in about ten minutes or into central London without the usual Tube nightmare. The neighborhood has that West London vibe — a bit quieter than Kensington proper, but with decent cafes and a Tesco nearby when you need basics.

Practical Details

The parking situation is actually manageable if you’re driving, which is rare for London — there’s permit parking on the street and you can usually find a spot within a block or two. The apartment itself runs efficiently; good WiFi, reliable heating, and the shower has proper water pressure (trust me, this matters after walking around London all day). The hosts are responsive without being intrusive, which is exactly what you want when you’re settling in for more than just a night or two.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to blow your mind with fancy amenities or concierge service, but it delivers exactly what it promises — a comfortable, well-located base for exploring London without paying West End prices. You get the independence of your own place with the reliability of a properly managed rental, and that 8.6 guest rating reflects people who appreciated having a genuine London address for a few days rather than just another hotel experience.

Guest Scores
8.6
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Value for money
8.9
Available Rooms
One-Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 4
$228
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 1
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower
Living Area 3
Sofa
Seating Area
Desk
Miscellaneous 4
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 1
Garden view
Room Amenities 1
Carpeted
Languages spoken 3
English
French
Japanese
Safety & security 3
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 1
Flat-screen TV
Reception services 2
Invoice provided
Private check-in/check-out
Other for your stay 4
Cleaning products
Tumble dryer
Kitchen
Washing machine
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
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
L
Lesley
New Zealand
10
"A fantastic apartment in a great location. An easy walk to the tube, quiet, clean and warm."
The location was excellent. Easy five minute walk from Shepherds Bush Tube station. The apartment exceeded my expectations. It was clean, warm, had a great small kitchen with everything you needed. It was fantastic to have a washing machine as well. It was also very spacious and quiet. I would highly recommend this accommodation to family and friends coming to London.
3 April 2025
S
Sümeyra
Germany
9
"Superb"
Great host. Chris is super helpful and friendly
17 June 2024
L
Lisa
Australia
7
"Very nice."
Excellent location. The bedroom and lounge room are spacious, the tv is large, beds and bedding are comfortable and clean and the carpet is thick and soft pile. The heating is excellent and the availability of a washer dryer was very useful.
What could be improved: The kitchen is less than 1m square so only one person could be in there at a time. The apartment accommodates 4 people but there were only 3 mugs and 3 china plates. A little extra cleaning wouldn’t go astray, such as the cutlery drawer and the blinds in the bathroom.
18 December 2024
C
Catherine
France
8
"Super séjour à Londres"
Appartement bien situé, proche des commerces et du métro. Bonne surface pour 4 personnes. Chris a anticipé l’envoi des informations pour le check in / check out et a été disponible pour répondre à mes questions.
What could be improved: Rien
5 May 2025
P
Philippe
France
9
"Superb"
Excellent emplacement, proche du métro, dans un quartier relativement central. L'appartement, qui donne en partie sur une rue, en partie sur un jardin, est élégant, très calme et très confortable. Chris a été un hôte très disponible et très serviable.
What could be improved: L'équipement de la cuisine est un peu limité. Il manque un saladier, une essoreuse à salade, un épluche-légumes... et une plaque de cuisson un peu plus moderne ne serait pas du luxe.
29 September 2024
C
C
Argentina
10
"Exceptional"
El depto supero nuestras expectativas y las fotos publicadas no reflejan lo cómodo y bien equipado que esta
18 September 2024
A
Aude
France
9
"Perfect place to stay in London"
Très.bien situé dans un quartier résidentiel, parfait pour se déplacer partout dans Londres. Très propre fonctionnel et au calme.
What could be improved: Rien de particulier.
6 July 2024
A
Ana
Spain
10
"Exceptional"
La ubicación es genial, la estación de metro y tren muy cerca. El apartamento muy acogedor y con todo lo necesario
8 April 2024
I
Itziar
Spain
8
"Confortable apartamento para escapada con amigos"
Salón espacioso, buena calefacción y estación de metro cercana.
5 January 2025
N
Noris
Switzerland
9
"Excellent"
L'emplacement, très calme, c'est sobre et l'accueil de la hôte !
What could be improved: Juste le matelas de lit principal qui n'était pas ferme !
23 October 2024
Surroundings
What's nearby
Hyde Park 2.4 km
West Lodge 2.1 km
Perks Field 2.8 km
Avondale Park 1.4 km
Kensington Palace 2.4 km
Kensington Square 2.4 km
The Design Museum 1.7 km
Kensington Memorial Park 2.4 km
Latymer Upper School Playing Fields 2.3 km
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground 1.9 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Studio Kitchen 200 m
Restaurant Zarathustra Cafe 150 m
Restaurant Jones Restaurants Limited 400 m
Top attractions
London Zoo 7 km
Regents Park 6 km
Madame Tussauds 5 km
St James's Park 6 km
Trafalgar Square 7 km
Buckingham Palace 5 km
Piccadilly Circus 6 km
Churchill War Rooms 6 km
Natural History Museum 3.4 km
Victoria and Albert Museum 3.7 km
Natural beauty
Lake The Long Water 3.7 km
Public transport
Train Shepherd's Bush 550 m
Train Paddington Station 3.8 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 5 km
Metro Kensington (Olympia) 800 m
Metro Shepherd's Bush (Central line) 600 m
Bus St Francis of Assisi Church (Stop J) 10 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 20 km
London Gatwick Airport 46 km
London Heathrow Airport 17 km
1 Bedroom Apartment in the heart of West London
40 Addison Gardens, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W14 0DP, United Kingdom
$228 / per night
8.6 Excellent
★★★★☆
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