Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment on the Kings Road, Chelsea
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Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment on the Kings Road, Chelsea

492 King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 0LE, United Kingdom
8.5 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment on the Kings Road, Chelsea sits right in the heart of one of London’s most coveted neighborhoods, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering. Walking up to the building on King’s Road, you’re immediately struck by how this four-star property manages to feel both polished and unpretentious — which is exactly what you want in Chelsea. The entrance has that classic London townhouse charm, but once you step inside, it’s clear this place has been thoughtfully updated for modern travelers.

The Space

What impressed me most about this apartment is how spacious it actually feels. You know how London accommodations can be cramped? Well, this isn’t one of those places. The two bedrooms are genuinely comfortable — not just “London comfortable” — and the living area gives you room to actually spread out after a day of sightseeing. The kitchen is properly equipped too, which matters if you’re staying for more than a couple nights or traveling with family.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about being on King’s Road — you’re literally in the middle of everything that makes Chelsea special. I mean, you can walk to Sloane Square in about ten minutes, and the boutiques and cafés right outside your door are the kind locals actually use, not just tourist traps. The Saatchi Gallery is practically around the corner, and if you want to head into central London, the transport links are solid without dealing with the chaos of staying right in Zone 1.

Daily Life

What I really appreciated was how easy it made the day-to-day stuff. There’s proper storage space (miracle!), and the living setup means you’re not constantly tripping over each other if you’re traveling as a group. The building itself is quiet — Chelsea tends to be more residential than other central areas, so you actually get decent sleep. Plus, having your own space means you can grab groceries from the local Waitrose and have breakfast in your pajamas instead of rushing down to a hotel restaurant.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it gives you the best of both worlds — you’re staying in one of London’s most desirable postcodes, but you’ve got the comfort and flexibility of your own space. The 8.5 rating makes sense when you factor in the location, the actual room to breathe, and that feeling of living like a local rather than just passing through. It’s particularly great if you’re doing a longer stay or need space for a small group, since hotel rooms start feeling pretty cramped after a few days in London.

Guest Scores
8.5
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Available Rooms
Two-Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed 1 double bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 6
$398
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 8
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Living Area 1
Sofa
Food & Drink 2
Fruits
Breakfast in the room
Miscellaneous 2
Non-smoking throughout
Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities 9
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Clothes rack
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Fan
Ironing facilities
Iron
Languages spoken 1
English
Safety & security 1
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 2
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Reception services 1
Invoice provided
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services 2
Board games/puzzles
Board games/puzzles
Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £3 per hour. 1
Street parking
Other for your stay 12
Dining table
Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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
D
D
United Kingdom
10
"10 out of 10"
Brilliant location, spotlessly clean, great communication with host, easy check in, very spacious. and priced very well. i will be back everytime i visit Chelsea. 10 out 10 from me.
What could be improved: absolutely nothing
12 February 2025
J
Jj
New Zealand
8
"Comfy and safe"
Comfortable place, good base to explore London. Great neighbourhood, felt safe, went running in the early morning and was fine. Even a cute xmas market across the road where we grabbed some Jamaican food for dinner! Good set up, all you need to cook and hang out for a bit.
What could be improved: The dryer didn't work :(. Quite loud on a Saturday night. A few minor things that I'm sure other guests would like fixed up: the toilet button was broken, there was no toilet paper stock, the tv glitched and was hard to watch, and the communal hallway entrance is untidy - not a great first impression. Quite loud and bright for the guests sleeping in the lounge. Other than that was a great little place for us to explore London
24 January 2025
Z
Zaida
Finland
10
"This was my first trip to London and my family and I were absolutely delighted! The location is super!"
cozy and comfortable
What could be improved: Everything was fine
24 October 2024
M
Magdalena
Poland
7
"Good"
The location was very good and the apartment was clean.
What could be improved: The apartment was advertised as including breakfast. In reality, breakfast was only included on the first day. We were left with one loaf of bread, eight small jams, a liter of milk, cereal, and fruit. We were six people in the apartment for three nights. After complaining, the owner said it wasn't a hotel and that the fee was for the entire stay. The advertisement shouldn't be misleading. Other than that, everything was fine.
15 October 2025
M
Meike
Netherlands
9
"Great value, location, and host!"
In a lovely area, very doable with public transport. Great value for money. Hosts were very accommodating and responded quickly. We really enjoyed our stay!
What could be improved: Only downside would be that the beds were slightly on the smaller side and that it could get noisy as it’s located on a main road.
9 June 2025
I
Isabel
Spain
8
"We will definetely repeat here"
It was a cheap option and the property was like an expensive one!!! we loved the common areas and every room was pretty and comfortable
What could be improved: Some sheets and towels were a little dirty, it had yellowish stains and red ones, we couldn’t use the wall heaters but because we didn’t know how to. The oven could’ve been cleaner
30 November 2024
A
Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
7
"Good"
The location and everything is nearby
What could be improved: The entrance be the Staircase is very tight and not comfortable The cars sound is very noisy The doors inside the apartment has no Kays to lock the doors The the building main door is not enough strong can be broken easily
22 July 2024
N
Nicholas
Australia
3
"Good location but lots of problems."
The location is very central. The owner was quick to come out and address the hot water and wifi issues on the weekend.
What could be improved: No hot water for almost half of our stay. Wifi kept dropping in and out, then stopped working. The key to get in didn’t work all the time. Stove top pilot broken. All the settings around the oven knobs have faded off so left guessing what temp/setting/timer it’s on. No milk for breakfast. Not enough toilet paper.
16 September 2025
A
Anonymous
United States
8
"Really enjoyed our stay."
Great location close to restaurant and shops.
What could be improved: A bit noisy.
11 July 2025
C
Cecilia
Spain
10
"Exceptional"
Hemos pasado una estancia formidable, éste apartamento es muy confortable y está bien equipado. La zona es hermosa con todo lo necesario en sus alrededores. El desayuno fue muy correcto. Muchas gracias por todo.
What could be improved: Lo único que no nos gustó fue el detalle del transporte, que nada tiene que ver con el piso ni con el anfitrión. Este llegó tarde con la casualidad de que hacía frío y llovía. Pero también he de decir que fue un detalle tener el transporte incluido.
25 November 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Hyde Park 2.2 km
Ropers Gardens 750 m
Science Museum 2.3 km
Hurlingham Park 2.1 km
Cremorne Gardens 350 m
Baden-Powell House 1.9 km
Battersea Park Zoo 2.4 km
London Science Museum 2.3 km
Natural History Museum 2.2 km
Victoria and Albert Museum 2.2 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Myrtle 10 m
Restaurant La Famiglia 20 m
Restaurant Johnnys Fish Restaurant 8 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 4.8 km
Regents Park 6 km
Somerset House 6 km
Madame Tussauds 5 km
St James's Park 4.2 km
Banqueting House 5 km
Trafalgar Square 4.8 km
Buckingham Palace 3.7 km
Piccadilly Circus 5 km
Churchill War Rooms 4.5 km
Natural beauty
Lake The Serpentine 3.6 km
Public transport
Bus Smith Close 10 km
Metro West Brompton 1.6 km
Train Imperial Wharf 1 km
Metro Fulham Broadway 1.2 km
Train Clapham Junction 3 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 2.9 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 18 km
London Gatwick Airport 43 km
London Heathrow Airport 19 km
Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment on the Kings Road, Chelsea
492 King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 0LE, United Kingdom
$398 / per night
8.5 Excellent
★★★★☆
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