Overview
First Impressions
Holiday Lets London – I5 sits on a quiet residential street in Hammersmith — honestly, you’d walk right past it if you weren’t looking for it. It’s tucked into a Victorian terrace building that feels more like someone’s home than a hotel, which I actually found pretty refreshing. The entrance is understated, no fancy lobby or doorman, just a clean, straightforward approach that sets realistic expectations for this three-star spot.
The Space
What you’re getting here is essentially a self-contained apartment that works well if you want independence during your stay. The room layout is practical rather than glamorous — think IKEA meets British efficiency. There’s a small kitchenette that’s actually useful (I mean, you can genuinely cook a proper meal, not just reheat leftovers), which saves you from eating out every single night in London where restaurant prices can be brutal.
Location Reality Check
Hammersmith isn’t exactly central London, but that’s sort of the point — you get more space for less money, and the transport links are solid. The Hammersmith tube station is about a 10-minute walk, and from there you’re looking at maybe 15-20 minutes to get into the heart of things. Iffley Road itself has that lived-in London feel with corner shops and local pubs that tourists rarely discover.
What Actually Matters
The Wi-Fi works properly (trust me, I tested it thoroughly), the shower has decent pressure, and there’s enough storage space that you won’t be living out of your suitcase. The beds are comfortable enough, though not spectacular — you’ll sleep fine but won’t be raving about thread counts. Parking can be tricky around here, so if you’re driving, factor in some hunting time or nearby paid options.
Why Guests Appreciate It
Look, Holiday Lets London – I5 delivers exactly what it promises — a clean, functional base in London that won’t drain your budget. The 7.9 rating makes sense because it’s not trying to be something it’s not. You get independence, a proper kitchen, and a genuine London neighborhood experience rather than the touristy bubble most hotels create. It works particularly well if you’re staying for more than just a quick weekend, since having that kitchen and extra space starts to really matter after a few days.
Guest reviews
"Great little spot for a weekend break"
Great value, great location. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
What could be improved: Everything was good. Kept getting splashed by bathroom tap but not a problem.
27 July 2025
"Cosy immaculate apartment with lovely views"
The apartment is immaculately clean. Lovely rooftop view from the large window in kitchen- living area. Cosy and warm. Bed linens were clean and fresh. The shower was lovely. Bed and sofa bed were comfortable for sleep
What could be improved: The towel rack next to the shower is so hot if u touch it it will burn.
9 February 2025
"Great experience overall."
Location especially the seat out area. The room had a good over all view. My children enjoyed counting all the incoming flights into Heathrow.
What could be improved: Narrow stair way to the top, because room was located at the last floor. Getting to the room with boxes etc was quite tasking. Apartment also needs proper beds. Them sofa foldable beds can blow out someone’s back/waist. Heater close to the door leading to the seat out wasn’t working. That needs to be looked into because room can be cold especially when it rains.
27 August 2024
"As my granddaughter liked to call it. A great holiday home."
Great location very near my son and lived not having keys only passcodes for the doors.
What could be improved: Lots of stairs to property with nowhere to safely leave a pram. Residents kept leaving the outside door off the snib although they had been provided with a passcode to enter.
23 January 2024
"Good location- nice views"
Great location. Short walk to Hammersmith tube station. Light and airy with outdoor area to eat meals. Good washing machine and dishwasher. Decent for family of 4.
What could be improved: Check in is very late.. 4pm for early international arrivals, it's a very long wait.
Sofa beds need replacing, not comfortable, ok for kids. Also, more bowls, mugs and proper wine glasses would be good. Cotton sheets for summer.
1 July 2025
"Perfect experience"
The apartment is very well equiped with all electronic devices that heps a lot. It is also near the underground, so you can easily go to visit all places in London and also connect with the train to go to other cities like Cambridge, York, etc.
27 February 2025
"Superb"
It's a modern flat with modern equipment. Really close to bus stops and underground stations. We definitely could turn the heat on, at some some point it was even too much and we had to turn it off. Really quiet building, not a single noise was heard during the night. Great water pressure in the shower.
What could be improved: The only bad thing for us was that the sofa beds were pretty bad. Uncomfortable to the point you didn't know which position was best to get some sleep.
20 December 2024
"Superb"
I loved the location and the cleanliness at the arrival.
What could be improved: I would appreciate to have more linens, towels and cleaning products, since we were a family and we stayed for one week.
16 December 2023
"For London, this is a good property at a decent price and I would consider using it again"
Located in a nice area. Great outdoor space. Fab sliding windows to help cool the lounge and several velux windows for air flow in the bedroom. Bed was reasonably comfy although it is just a mattress on the floor due to sloping roof. Modern styling and had all the basics required for cooking.
What could be improved: Needs a fresh lick of paint and some nice artwork to brighten up the space. It's all rather bland. You couldn't sit on one sofa as extremely uncomfortable but the other was ok. The lounge space is unusual so there isn't a space for the TV. Instead, the TV is in the bedroom. We only wanted to watch it at breakfast time but on a longer stay, this could be a negative for others.
The cleaners do a good job of cleaning the main spaces and tops of furniture but need to occasionally clean inside drawers, bathroom cabinet etc
15 July 2025
"Great location and good facilities. Not happy with the hosts actions."
Easy to get in without meeting the host.
What could be improved: The host woke us up at 9.30pm trying to get into the property to do something. We were jet lagged and asleep. We weren't happy. In my opinion once we have the use of the property the host should leave us alone and definitely not knock on the door at 9.30pm at night.
14 October 2024
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