Overview
First Impressions
Walking up to Hill Apartments on Uphill Drive, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical hotel experience. The building sits quietly in a residential area of Brent, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. This four-star property feels more like staying at a well-appointed friend’s place than checking into another cookie-cutter hotel.
Location & Getting Around
You know what I love about this spot? It’s properly local — you’re in real London, not some touristy bubble. The nearest stations are actually quite reachable, and you’ll find yourself on proper residential streets where people actually live and work. There’s a decent selection of shops and cafes within walking distance, the kind of places where locals grab their morning coffee. It’s refreshing, really, especially after staying in central London where everything feels designed for tourists.
The Apartment Experience
Each apartment here is thoughtfully set up — I mean, they’ve actually considered how people live, not just sleep. The kitchen isn’t just for show; it’s properly equipped if you want to grab groceries and cook something simple. The space feels generous too, with enough room to spread out your stuff without tripping over suitcases. What struck me most was the attention to comfort — good lighting, decent Wi-Fi, and furnishings that don’t look like they came from a hotel catalog.
Practical Matters
The 9.7 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed here. Staff are genuinely helpful without being overly formal — they’ll sort out any issues quickly and give you proper local recommendations. Parking is available, which is honestly a godsend in London if you’re driving. The whole setup runs smoothly, but in a relaxed way that doesn’t feel corporate or stuffy.
Why Guests Love It
Here’s the thing — Hill Apartments gets the balance right between independence and service. You get your own space to decompress after long days exploring London, but there’s still proper support when you need it. It’s particularly good if you’re staying more than a night or two, or if you’re traveling with family and need that extra space. The neighborhood gives you a genuine taste of London life, and the apartment setup means you’re not eating every meal out unless you want to.
Guest reviews
"Wonderful stay in London – Highly recommended!"
We spent 6 amazing days in London in Mehdi’s apartment, and our stay was absolutely wonderful. Mehdi is an exceptional host — his kindness, availability, and warm hospitality truly touched our family.
The apartment is spotless, clean, and very well maintained. It is functional, cozy, warm, and has everything needed to feel at home. The place is very clean and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax after exploring the city.
We also want to highlight the excellent accessibility of public transport. The apartment is very well connected, and it is extremely easy to reach London’s main tourist attractions from this location. Whether it’s museums, shopping areas, or iconic landmarks, everything is simple and quick to access.
We genuinely had a heart-felt crush on the apartment, and even more on Mehdi’s personality — such a sincere, caring, and thoughtful person.
This stay was a real highlight for us, and we will definitely come back again with great pleasure. A truly heart-warming experience.
30 December 2025
"Absolutely wonderful stay in London"
From the first moment Mehdi made us feel right at home, we really enjoyed the hospitality and Mehdi‘s consideration for all the details during our stay. The location was also very convenient, close by to buses and the London jubilee underground line.
29 October 2025
"Superb"
The hosts, Mr Mehdi and his wife, were so welcoming. The very first day, he took us on a ride to introduce the nabourhood , to familiarise the shops and restaurants. We had a few troubles, but he was so kind to look into it and get things fixed on the spot.
The place is clean, the toilet is cleaner, and everything is equipped well.
There were toys for our kids to play, and it was lovely.
We stayed for 6 days, and the location is near to The Kingsbury station , where we could take the Jubilee line.
It was really convenient for us to travel daily to London zone 1. And Mr Mehdi was so generous enough to give us a ride when needed. He was always available, which made us more comfortable and safer, and I really appreciate his kind hospitality.
I highly recommend the place, suitable for a family and the location is in a family-friendly nabourhood.
What could be improved: It would be better if there's an air fryer or any electric/ gas oven.
18 August 2025
"Exceptional"
From the reviews, we could understand Mehdi is not a typical host. The kindness and hospitality felt from the first massage made us friends before we even met.
The apartment was perfect for our needs. We are family of five...and we could even enjoy two breakfasts in the wonderful garden.
12 July 2025
"Nice place with fantastic owners"
The owners Mehdi and his wife were fantastic! They helped us with the arrival and even with the grocery shopping. Their hospitality made our stay awesome. The location is very good: 10mins to the train station (~30mins to city center), plenty of shops in walking distance. The area feels safe. In the apartment you have everything you need.
What could be improved: Nothing we could think about.
7 December 2024
"Mehdi and Nancy were superb hosts and I was invited to dinner several times. Thoroughly recommended"
Mehdi, the host, met me at the station, was very welcoming and showed me around the flat. Over the next 5 weeks we solved many of the world’s problems through long evening discussions and much laughter in the garden. The flat was perfect for my needs; it was spotlessly clean, 10 minutes walk from the tube and 2 minutes walk from shops. The highlight throughout, for me, were Mehdi, Nancy and their family who were warm, welcoming, generous and delightful company. Thank you to the Farr family for looking after me.
What could be improved: Nothing.
30 October 2024
"Cute flat and great host"
Mehdi is an extraordinary host and made us feel very welcomed, even picking us up from the bus station. We felt comfortable and safe throughout our trip. The flat was clean and cozy with everything you may need, and you might find a cute surprise for you in the back garden if you’re a cat person :). There is also a bus stop a minute away, which you can use to reach the tube into city centre. Overall a really great experience with a really special host, we will definitely return.
What could be improved: -
26 June 2024
"Book with confidence"
Solid location, easy walk to Kingsbury station, with stores and diners along the way. Bus stop also near. Insulation is great, so no heating was needed although temperature dropped to slightly above 10 degrees Celsius (end of May! :) ). But what tops it the most is property owner's hospitality, whether it is for information, service or just small talk. Monsieur Mehdi and his family are truly here to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as humanly possible, which surpasses by a long margin any potential downside of the property itself. So, if you're traveling with kids and want to feel safe in any situation, feel free to book
What could be improved: Not being able to control my younger kids to behave XD
Hopefully they did not make much noise
11 June 2024
"Exceptional"
A quite location, within a short walking distance (8min?) to the Tube and you get to the city without even having to change the lines on the subway:-). grocery stores are next to the underground station. The owner is very nice and even picked us up at a bus station upon our arrival. The apartment is fully equipped for all you might need.
22 May 2024
"Exceptional"
We recently had the pleasure of staying at Hill Apartments's property, and we couldn't be more impressed with the level of hospitality we received. From the outset, the host ensured easy accessibility to the accommodation, providing clear directions and even offering transportation if needed – a thoughtful touch that immediately set the tone for our stay, we feel like we would be at home. Apartment has a lot of space and nice outdoor space.
10 December 2023