Elegant, spacious 2 bed Hyde Park flat, near Paddington, Bond St, Notting Hill.

Excellent grocery shops nearby and tube stations nearby. Wonderful proximity to Hyde Park.

A lovely apartment in a great central location. Tastefully furnished and well maintained. Host was attentive, warm and welcoming. Helpful throughout. Thank you for a nice couple visit of days in London.

Francesa was wonderful to communicate with! She knew we were arriving in London a few hours before the check-in time at the flat and suggested we come by and leave our luggage so we didn't have to pay for a storage place. So that's what we did. She texted us later to let us know when the place was ready for us (earlier than expected).Tourists to London who rent a flat during their stay should be prepared to expect lots of stairs! Usually, these flats are in older townhomes that were converted into multiple flats. We were on the fourth floor and it was a lot of stairs! If you have difficulty with stairs, be aware. I don't usually see the stairs situation listed in the description for these flats but it has been our experience consistently over the many years we have been vacationing in London.Speaking of older buildings, the toilet had low pressure and did not always do the job when needed. Other than that, everything was comfortable.The location of this flat is wonderful! We were near the many restaurants of Bayswater and a short walk to Kensington Gardens.The flat was pleasant and clean. It was decorated with Francesca's lovely art. The big windows let in lots of fresh air which kept the place cool and comfortable. A nice stay!

Perfect stay

When I visit London, I always stay in this neighborhood. Quiet, charming, easy access to busses and tubes, and near grocery store (Waitrose is the bomb) and plenty of restaurants. Every place has been charming and a bit quirky. This is how it is in London. If you seek all the comforts of home, stay home. But I will give you my honest observations. Pros: Big stunning windows and lots of light, nice view of trees, big bright living room, old building with plenty of character, gorgeous claw-foot tub, no shortage of hot water, adequate water pressure, plenty of TP, shampoo, tea, spices, oils, etc., fun artwork, good WiFi, personal greeting by host, starter carton of milk (nice touch), fresh flowers (really nice touch), comfy mattresses and bed linens, and of course location. Cons (for those who might be picky about such things): bathtub/shower can be tricky to get in/out if you are short/old/unsteady, so many stairs to get to flat (this is typical in London), some spaces filled with owner's stuff are a bit dusty, towels are crispy (just at first- you'll be OK - they soften up with use, this is common for line-dried towels, no clothes dryer- this is common in London), small beds (also common in London - you sure you want to visit London?), creaky distressed floors (did I mention the building was old and charming?), fridge is small and wobbly, and kitchen cabinetry could use some TLC. Would absolutely stay here again as the above "cons" do not concern me.