Westland Hotel - London, United Kingdom 

Cute Inn...would probably not stay again
Posted: Mon, Jul 21 2008
A pretty well known travel book recommended this hotel. We stayed 3 nights and although it was a quiet, cute, clean hotel; there were some aspects of it that I wish were a little better. Let's start with some of the good things. Location - almost dead smack in between Queensway and Notting Hill Gate Tube stations. Notting Hill Gate is nice because it is on the Central, Circle, and District lines. This makes it unbelievably easy to get around greater London. Staff - Very helpful, very friendly (there was one woman who appeared to be upset all the time, not quite sure what that was all about). Cleanliness - Hotel was clean, not spotless, but clean. I understand the need to keep these types of hotels authentic, but I do believe it is due for an upgrade. Carpets are starting to show their age, tile is cracking in bathroom, furniture is worn. Downsides include the following: Internet access - you are supposed to pay for access, however I was able to get unlimited access every day, it never showed up on the bill and I wasn't going to say something due to the next issue. Telephone...calling local, not internationally, locally was a $12.00 charge on the bill for a 4 minute call. Mind you it was to a mobile, but still, $12.00 seemed a bit steep - even with a horrible exchange rate. Breakfast - not really what you expect if you were paying $240/night. Very plain, very nondescript English Breakfast. Service was spotty and the food was just OK. I'd recommend walking the 1/2 block to the west and going to Cafe' Diana. We did and loved it every morning! Beds - Even if you request a double, you are going to get 2 twin beds pushed together. Not really a great way of sleeping - someone always seems to fall into the crack. Overall, if you are looking for one of the less expensive places to stay in Notting Hill, the Westland Hotel may be for you, just don't expect a lot and you won't be disappointed.

Enjoyed our stay
Posted: Mon, Jun 16 2008
My wife and I spent 3 nights at the Westland. Location was great, easy access to the tube and bus (weather and traffic made bus usage frustrating; tube much better). Staff was very helpful and made calls for us (on their own, not requested) to confirm open and closing times of the sights to see. Also, arranged for taxi. Hotel has an elevator (lift) which makes checking in/out much easier. Room was clean and very functional. Breakfasts were good; food service staff was attentive and efficient. Would stay here again.

Westland Hotel London: Very Bristish- SCHÖN
Posted: Thu, Feb 07 2008
Tiptop: am Hydepark- wunderschön zum gemütlichen Sonntagsspaziergang. Gut per U-Bahn zu erreichen, Station Queensway und dann Straße rechts hinunter, gleich rechterhand neben Ramada- Hotel gelegen. Sehr gemütliches Hotel im englischen Stil- nicht globaldesign wie in jedem Standardhotel. Zuvorkommendstes Personal. Geräumige Zimmer mit Flur+Bad separat sehr sauber Naja: Frühstück- kontinental= 8 Pfund für Tee/ Kaffee, Marmeladentoast Frühstück- englisch= 12 Pfund für Tee/ Kaffee, Marmelade, Käse, Wurst, Turst, Eier, gebratenen Schinken Tipp: Versuchen Richtung Hydepark ein Zimmer zu bekommen. Wartezeit im Hotel auf den Anderen kann man sich durch Sitzen in der Lobby (wie ein "typsiches Kaminzimmer") versüßen. Saison: Wir waren kurz nach Silvester und im Winter... kaum Regen, nicht so viele Touris in der Stadt ... wir werden es auf jedenfall wiederholen