Henley House Hotel - London, United Kingdom     

Never really connected with this place. The room was just OK, the staff was marginally helpful, and the lift was not safe. The location is great, within walking distance to the Tube, pubs, and local attractions. The breakfast was also marginal. Not the best value for the price.

I picked the Henley House out after looking though several TripAdvisor reviews of hotels in the Kensington area of London. They seemed favorable and now we certainly agree. I have to disagree a bit with the Texan that said the staff wasn't helpful in helping them find a place for traditional fish and chips other than MacDonald's. Come on! How about the pub that is on the corner right between the hotel and the Earl's Court tube station? Duh. It appears that Salsa-and-Chips from Central Texas had our room, #41, as did others with pictures. Maybe this is the room for folks from the Lone Star State. It was just fine. The ONLY drawback to me was the fixed overhead shower nozzle. You're going to wash your hair if you take a shower. But no big deal, really. Good location and friendly staff. No A/C, but we took a chance in late June on cool English weather and it was just fine. You could hear some Tube train noise from two blocks north, but it wasn't horrible, and it did quit after midnight. In the winter I'm sure you won't hear it at all. The elevator was small, only two people together or one with luggage at a time. How tough is that? Cost was about 71 GBP with VAT included. Wireless internet was included for no extra charge. Breakfast was only continental, but was also included with the room, It had cereals, yogurt, cheese, croissants, toast, OJ or apple juice or milk. If you can't find something to eat within two blocks of the Earl's Court station, one must be blind. For a really good value, try the Star Kabob place a block north. I would most certainly stay here again on my next trip to London.