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St James House - Concept Serviced Apartments

London · United Kingdom

Holland Park Avenue, 173View location

7.8/10Very good275 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition8.2/108.2
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About St James House - Concept Serviced Apartments

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With a stay at St James House Serviced Apartments by Concept Apartmentsv in London (Kensington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Olympia Events. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 15 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Kitchenettes are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. 20-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Guests are recommended to download the property's DUVE mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • This property requires full payment upon booking.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Ukrainian

    English

    Polish

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Hebrew

Nearby attractions

Holland Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Westfield London Shopping Centre 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kensington High Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Olympia Events 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Portobello Road Market 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kensington Gardens 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cromwell Road 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Queensway 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Eventim Apollo 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Kensington Palace 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
River Thames 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Imperial College London 3 km / 1.8 mi
Royal Albert Hall 3 km / 1.9 mi
Hyde Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
Natural History Museum 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about St James House - Concept Serviced Apartments

7.8
Very good
275 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
Sean
Clean, easy check-in, short walk to Holland Pk or Shepherds Bush stations. The kitchenette was nice for breakfast and the surrounding neighborhood was very nice. The street was a little noisy but we had the windows open due to the above average temps in London, luckily there was a fan provided which helped for sleeping. Found the stairwell to be very hot. Great stay!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Hannah
convenient location room as described. bathroom plugs didnt drain
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2025
Kevin
The property itself was functional, clean and comfortable, however, I was provided with a room in the basement directly above the underground, so noise from that prevented me from getting to sleep and woke me much earlier than I would like. There was also significant traffic noise late into the evenings from the busy road outside (sirens, motorbikes, cars with noisy exhausts, etc.).
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Keith
Great location, midway between Holland Park and Shepherd Bush railway stations. Short walk to local specialty shops and to Westfield Shopping Centre.
Not suitable for people who can’t tolerate traffic noise.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
David

Excellent stay

Such an easy trip and stay. Communication great, access to the apartment was easy. Free overnight parking. Lovely apartment
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2025
PHILIP

Great Location

Easily accessed from Holland Park Tube Station, arrival was straight forward and as described.

The room, unfortunately, was stiflingly hot as the blackout blinds had been left up all day (we were an evening arrival) with full sun shining in all day. However, the room was neat, tidy and clean, with pretty much everything we needed for our stay.

Comfortable bed, great pillows, with a good night's sleep only spoilt by the heat and the noise from the occupants of the apartment above. However, that aside would definitely consider staying again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Jonathan
Great location, good sized room, clean and with coffee machine
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
OLGA

Lovely location, clean and spacious apartment.

Very easy directions to access the apartment, location was stunning, clean and spacious room. Had a small problem with the shower drainage which was resolved quickly. Would definitely stay here again.
The only thing I missed was a bedside lamp, although it is fitted with spotlights that illuminate both sides of the bed, but they were rather too bright if the partner was trying to sleep.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Clemir Amelio

Great location 😃

I was my second time in the hotel and at same Room, overlooking Holland park avenue, and the small garden opposite.

The hotel is located close to the tube station, walking distance to Westfield in Shepherds bush.

Would be great if windows were double glazing, however most of London hotels are not.

Sure, I would stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
polly
We very much enjoyed staying here. Great location. Would stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Colette

Lovely stay at Holland Park

It was my second stay at St James House in Holland Park. The apartment is clean, comfortable and well supplied, the neighbourhood is lovely with shops and easy access to the bus and Central subway line. Excellent value.
Business
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Quick work trip and better than the nearby hotel!

Great location and well-equipped. However, it is a small studio (and the bathroom is tiny!) but for one person or a couple it's fine. The only real drawback is that since it is on the lower ground floor, you can hear the underground, other residents and street noise. Would stay again but prefer an upper unit.
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2024
Gui Leng
Location is the best • bed frame is a little higher than usual to allow under bed storage • mattress is on the hard side
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Sian
Great location!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2022
Daniel

Clean, Convenient and Great Value Apartment

We booked the accommodation for a short stay in London. It was convenient for both tube and buses into the city centre and had a great choice of eateries close by. It was easy to find and easy to access. All the pre-arrival instructions were clear and easy to follow. The room was clean, as was the bathroom and was just what we needed for the stay. We had room 5 (ground floor) and the only negative points were that the bed was a very creaky and there was a lot of traffic noise. We fully appreciate that it’s a busy road in London and our home is in the Highlands of Scotland so everything is relative. In short. Great value for money and was all we needed for our stay
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Mar 2022
Anthony
Couldn’t sleep any nights. No sound proofing. Can’t charge people for zero sleep due to noise within building. Anything but a refund is unacceptable.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
03 Mar 2022
Anthony
Not paying for room where you can hear person next door snoring through walls. Zero sound barrier.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2019
Jonathan

Weekday business traveller

Much better than a hotel room - very quiet and easy to relax. The only let down was the old shower head which looked like it needed replacing and it would have been nicer if the TV screen was larger. But a quick walk to the underground and shops were close by. All in all one of the nicer places I have stayed at within this price range and I recommend it.
Business
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2019
Simon

Good balance between convenience, comfort and cost

My first time staying in a serviced apartment, I was pleased
Business
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The location is safe and nice environment. Easy to go to attraction, eg.oxford street, westfield London.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2019
Tom

No basement room can ever be considered 'superior'

The room was large, clean and decently appointed. The bed was comfortable and, apart from on the Saturday evening, the wifi worked well. However I'd paid for a superior room so was disappointed to find myself in a basement with windows at street level, which when opened on a windy day meant leaves and debris blew directly into the room and onto the kitchen surfaces. My view was, as I'd feared when I found I was on the lower ground floor, of the bins. Also the heated towel rail in the bathroom could not be turned off, meaning I had no choice but to open said windows because otherwise the room was sweltering. Contacted the managers on the first morning of my stay but received no reply until after I'd left, two days later. So not an entirely positive experience and I doubt I'd book again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2019
Emma
Really happy with the apartment. Well located, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommended to others and would happily return for another stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean, lots of hot water and plenty of space. Great location for transport links and lovely area. Short wak to Holland Park.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2019
Satya
Easy commute from a well linked transportation. Nicely equipped.
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The location was excellent and the amenities were quite adequate for us.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The location is great, very close to the Tube and coffee shops. However, Building is adjacent to very busy Street with a lots of street noises coming through the old single glass windows.
The subway is also running right below the building about every 4-5 minutes, one can feel the vibrations and also hear the noise. The walls are very thin, I could hear all my next door neighbors talking, music playing and her people walking right above me.
Would I stay there again: No.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
20 Aug 2019
Michal

I don't reccomend St. James House

I do not recommend St. James House. The service is very poor. We were not able to get an extra blanket (which we needed) although requested several times, neither an extra bedding sheet to be used as a blanket (after we learned they are unable to provide a blanket). The service was also unable to inform us that they are unable to provide this request, we had to call many times for this. I think that when you run a lodging business, an extra blanket is a very basic request. There were 4 cushions but only one blanket – \"this is our standard\" said the service lady.
The bed was pretty squeaky, so it disturbed our sleep. Together with the shared blanket, a good sleep was only a desired thing during this visit in London.
The room was much smaller than appears at the photo (the photo angles were clearly selected to present a much larger room, with the bathroom door open and the mirror effect).
The location is excellent, the wifi was working, and the shower current and temperature was good.
This is my 5th visit to London in the passing 3 years, and the 3rd one in Kensington. When it comes to lodging it is the worse one.
To summarize, we would never go there again, and would never recommend anyone to go there. The return for our money was really poor.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Emma

Great Stay

Great place to stay & really close to tube access & where we needed to go during the evening.
Clean comfortable & quiet......a great stay.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2019
Salim

Disappointing \"luxury\" flat.

The bed was too soft and difficult to sleep in. The photos on your site (the flat was described as luxury) did not reflect the reality. It was difficult to use the wash basin which was very small.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Charles

Lovely no frills spot in absolutely surperb locati

Most excellent location. Very convenient to all transit. Very clean, simple, no frills stay. Perfect accomodation, Holland Park, Westview, Central line moments way.. Absolutely recommend! (Be sure to double check \"locker number\" or you could be accidentally locked out).
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2019
Kevin

nice little apartment

Conveniently located near Shepherd's Bush tube station (and the huge Westfield Mall) and Holland Park, this small but comfortable apartment was the perfect base for our six days in London. The washer and dryer were a little pricey at 4 pounds per load each and the bathroom was tiny, but those were the only quibbles.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2019
Verified traveler
this apartment was clean and convenient to the Tube station, but it was on a busy street and could hear the tube running beneath. A little noisy but we where on the lower level.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2019
Sue
Everything you needed was in this apt. - tv, microwave, convection oven, refrigerator, sink, dishes, teapot. Plus, it was close to a bus stop, metro station and the train. Please note: in Europe, the first floor does not mean ground floor. The first floor is located up the 30 stairs, and I don't recommend it for disabled people who have trouble with stairs.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2019
Verified traveler
The only negative was the stairs. Lots of space, good location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2019
Jonathan

Perfect

Nice clean, good location, easy access.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The privacy of the room was great The hallway, the room, and the bathroom were very clean and offered plenty of room. We were on the lowest level and there was quite a bit of noise from the guests above us at all hours which was a bit annoying. Other than that it is in a great area and very close to the metro. The room offers a small kitchen with supplies to cook with. The surrounding area has restaurants in all directions with gorgeous parks to walk through.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
I struggled with opening doors and they never responded to me since it was Sunday. I ended up with knocking neighbors’ door to help me.
Don’t think it was very helpful.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Everything was satisfactory, thank you. Will visit again when next time in London.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Great location , about 8 min walk to Westfield mall and Shepard's Bush station. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Room itself was great, nice bed with a great view from flat 9. Would definitely recommend and will stay again if ever in the area!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Very close to all eateries, local amenities. Central to all the places we wanted to visit. Good transport links. Apartment fully equipped, spotlessly clean, and we would choose to stay again.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Everything was great here, friendly helpful staff. My only suggestion would be to stipulate that the property has no lift, as it didnt say on here and i had to ring to find out.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2018
Ross
Close to tue tube, London overground and national rail.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2018
Rachel

Fabulous Concept!

What a find! Have now stayed here several times. Beautiful, clean, modern with everything I need. I am here whilst working in the city & is perfect for my needs.
Really easy to find. Quick walk from Holland Park Tube station. (Be warned, very expensive area!)
Grand clean entrance leads to a beautiful apartment. Large wardrobe with hairdryer & iron, fully functional modern new clean kitchen with microwave, hob, kettle, fridge, tea towel and bits & bobs.
Small dining area with table & chairs, (even a plant on table!) Very comfortable double bed with fresh clean towels. Beautiful clean, modern bathroom with lots of toilet rolls and wonderful walk-in shower. Plenty of storage space and even a lovely armchair situated by a small flat screen television. Wifi is great and I was able to continue working in a comfortable space.
Despite being on the ground floor, I was slightly higher than the pavements outside. Large windows with great blinds, didn't even hear the busy road outside.
Wooden floors throughout and a large full length mirror completes this wonderful spacious apartment. This is affordable for my business trips and is now my first option! Thank you Concept Apartments, makes a nice refreshing change to find value for money !
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
This really is a self-service kind of place, not a hotel. It was great for us as we don't require much assistance but there is no one on site and you will have to send an email to get assistance.
It is a great value for what you pay, however, and I would definitely stay again!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Clean, spacious and good price. Good location near a Tube station.
Check in and check out was easy.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2018
Michael

Simple. Clean and efficient.

Great location. Very easy to get on the hop on hop off bus at the start of the route. As well as perfect for shopping at the Westfield Shopping centre. Great bus connections as well for local museums. Apt was clean and well laid out and the bathrooms new great value for money.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2018
Robert

Short break in London

Really enjoyed the apartment, Location was good for Central london
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Great location not good nights sleep

Probably worst bed I’ve ever slept in in life. Basement floor could hear everything from about
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2018
neil

concept serviced apartmnt

good communication and arrival help
Wifi easy.
expected upper room with a view got a basement room with need to close blinds because of exposure. No view.
No mechanism for cooling and was like an oven because of hot weather.
no adequate cooking utensils or bowls for serving.
no toaster.
poor sound proofing for outside noise and neighbouring rooms.

10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2018
H
Very nice stay
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2018
Andy

Meh

Decent location, only a few minutes from Westfield and the tube station. Quiet-ish area. But you can hear every steps of the room above which can be very noisy and annoying if you are unlucky. The bed is stiff like wood plank so either do wonder to your back or you can't walk for weeks
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2018
Valerie
The apartment was basic so would benefit from a toaster or combi microwave because there is no oven. The bed was a little hard for my taste and too low to the floor. There were 2 minor maintenance issues that I reported that didn't affect my stay. The area was quite nice within walking distance of parks and gardens.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2018
Trevor

Everything I needed, and then some

I enjoyed my stay at the St James House apt, from the ease of the self check-in, to check-out. The shower was great, as was the bed, solid WiFi, nice little fridge, and cook top. Plenty of space for luggage, and a good size closet. A couple minute walk to Waitrose supermarket at Westfield, Shepherds Bush, the washer and dryer in the basement were also handy, all in all it was a very worthwhile place to stay, and I will happily stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Great place

Fantastic location and the apartment had everything I needed. Will definitely stay here again.
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2018
Palitha

A nice comfortable studio

Really great love pad to spend a romantic stay. Shower too small and the TV should be a larger screen for the studio.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2018
Daniel
Only problem was a new bed or mattress is needed other than the it was a nice stay. Would recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2017
julie

Great Location but Lacks Anything Extra

One knife,fork,spoon, plate, glass, towel each (2 of us) - not really adequate. No toaster either!
The idea of having a studio apartment implies you can cook a meal - but even breakfast was difficult to organise with the limited kitchenware available to us. Shame really because the rest of it was pretty good - just too lean to be comfortable.
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2017
S J

BE WARNED:This place survives DUE TO LOCATION ONLY

+ thank you for the early check in, it was much appreciated.

- I found myself in a basement (some would try to say lower ground!!) room that was sparse, unwelcoming, cold until I turned the heating up and it got warmer a few hours later.

- Feels like an old boarding school dormitory that is soul-less, colourless and depressing.
- - Noisy, every time the guests on the ground floor scraped their chairs across the floor or played thumping music, I was woken up. The washing machines are in the basement too and lots of opening and banging doors in the early morning.
- The one and only bedside light had a broken light bulb so the only other option was cold, uninviting spot lights that lit the whole room.
- anyone walking past my Mths street can see in so I had to close the blackout blinds for privacy... no curtains whatsoever.
- Bathroom lighting is awful and doesn’t light the mirror area.
- Feels like a boarding school dormitory that is soul-less, colourless and depressing.
- Too many rules are thrown at you and only an hour after I had checked in (early), I got an e-mail telling me to check out at 11am the next day and to confirm that I had received this e-mail. More rules say that if you leave a personal belonging behind you will be charged £100.... what is that all about?
- There is a kettle in the room but no teabags or coffee or sugar. NOTHING! No toaster
- poorly equipped
- terrible bed
-not even worth £80 and needs a complete re-think... such a shame
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2017
Steven

Good little apartment in good location

Good location, good clean rooms with a small kitchenette. Did not have a toaster, which was strange, but was quieter than expected, although this depends on your neighbors.
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Very nice

A bedside lamp for atmosphere would have been nice
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2017
Susan

Clean, good location.

I booked this hotel because of the location and that it provided kitchen facilities. The room was clean and the contact with the staff was efficient. If you want service, this probably isn’t the place for you, but a clean, convenient bed with a kitchen was all I was looking for. For the price, you won’t do better.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2017
Clemir Amelio

will stay again.

Amazing place. Great location. Sometimes noyse from the main Street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2017
Carolina
Fantastic stay!! Great location!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Definitely worth the stay

Incredible location, great price, seriously modern rooms with big windows. Compact but still spacious studio accommodation.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2017
John

Great deal!

Very nice area, with embassies and little shops. No frills hotel, as expected, but everything was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2017
Nicholas James

Great for tube / touring

Fab little apartment. Ideal for touring London!
Would def recommend and will be back
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2017
Verified traveler
Clean, well equipped apartment. Very hot when we stayed (27 degrees +) and no aircon. Nice area but is on busy road.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2017
GAVIN

Very good base in London on a budget

Stayed here for4 nights with my son for his work experience. Flat was small/basic but absolutely met our needs - cleanliness spot on/shower/small kitchen area with microwave/hob meant we were self sufficient. WIFI v.good.
Position great - 5 minutes walk from Shepherds Bush tube plus all the facilities at Westfield shopping centre. Very reasonably priced and would use again/recommend.
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2017
Verified traveler
Great place to stay. Very convenient with 5min walk to public transport (bus/metro), major shops and restaurants. The apartment was clean and had all the essentials need for our stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2017
robert

Cool place

Great place, clean lady knocked on my door at 10:30 and asked me if I was staying, I only booked it for one night, she seemed irritated that I was still in room, checkout was 11.00
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2017
Bruce

Self Service

Good set-up, nice and clean and all self service - you need interact with any staff, codes provided by e-mail.
Nice area, 5 min walk to Westfield shopping centre, Holland Park tube and close to some embassies - so nice neighbourhood.
Only negative was that the bed seemed to be a very firm \"memory foam\" type mattress. I like firm beds but this was too firm even for me!!
6/10
Pleasant
30 Mar 2017
Kate

Nice building a couple of let downs

Nice overall, the road noise is pretty loud -busy road all night and the mattress was ridiculously hard so not the best nights sleep. Everything else was spot on.
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2017
susan

If you like to sleep, take a pass

The good: location, room cleanliness, and newness of fixtures.
The bad :
1. noise - people upstairs stomping around at 3am with their shoes on sounded like a herd of elephants. the ambulances were a minor annoyance.
2. trash can spillage - trash was spewed in the front side yard. I cleaned up some of it. It bugged. The wind kept sweeping the trash to the stairwell to the lower level where my room was. They should have someone check the property EVERY DAY. This same spillage was there for a few days.
3. the bed - this is the deal breaker. I know people complained about it. I thought they were special snowflakes. I like firm beds. This bed was like a wooden block with a cotton cover. It was completely unacceptable. I would not believe any assurances by management that the beds will be replaced soon. Management has had notice of the problem for several months and nothing has changed.

I was looking for a place to come back to as I will be visiting London a few times over the next year. This place will not be on my list. I wish I could give zero stars. I only used the room to sleep. It was a major fail in this area.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2017
Natasha

Cheap and functional.

I stayed in a studio apartment for 3 nights. The room was clean and had all basic necessities and the block is conveniently located for shopping, restaurants and transport links. There are a couple of downsides, however. The building sits on a road junction and above a tube line so it was surprisingly noisy. The space itself is clean and high-ceilinged but has all the charm of an abattoir and could do with a bit more charm to make it feel a bit more special. Bottom line: a cheap and functional place to spend a few days in London.
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2016
MICHAEL WILLIAM

More than adequate apartment in nice location

The apartment has all the essential ingredients. Unfortunately the main road outside is noisy at times - there must be a hospital nearby because ambulances pass regularly with their sirens blaring.
2/10
Poor
17 Oct 2016
F

I had to buy bedding

We wrote ahead for mattress toppers and a fan. Neither were there when we checked in. My room stank of smoke, and the bathroom was the worst. My complaints and questions were completely ignored, though my travel partner did get a topper and fan after complaining. On day two, I bought bedding.

The futon had lumps the size of cantaloupe. There is no excuse, as they regularly get complaints about the condition. I expected some lumps due to the complaints, but I did not expect a mattress that was so bad it should be hauled off. The room layout and kitchen are pleasant. The location is nice. They could make this a nice place if they repainted the stinky rooms and replaced the mattresses. A hook in the bathroom might be smart, as the layout required that I jump out of the shower and get the towel from the kitchen counter.
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

very easy to check-in with instructions

Very good quality of decorations and facilities. Downside is that our room was in the lower ground which was not known when booking. We could hear the trains running which was annoying at first, but we got used to it. Amazing location between Notting hill and Holland Park.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2016
Lizzie

Nice location not far from Hyde Park and Olympia

Short trip to London for family get together and trade show at Olympia. Location perfect for both. Lovely area good transport links but not far from centre of London for those who want to walk. No reception but this wasn't a problem, the instructions to access the flat were straightforward. Would book again. The bed is low and the mattress is firm so may not suit everyone
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2016
Marianne

No staff - it's a studio strictly.

Great location - small,noisy `and minimalist. You do not book here to spend time in your room but it is close to Westfield and Overground and Underground with great connections.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2016
Arthur

Great spot in a happening city.

Very good location in a fine neighbourhood, with excellent access to transportation.
Modest accommodation at a very reasonable price. Facilities in the apartment are adequate for the provision of self catering.
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2016
Simon

Basic but reasonably priced.

Arranged at short notice. Easily walkable to Shepherds Bush. No reception, needed pre-registration. I'd missed that and just turned up unable to gain access. Helpful staff over the phone sorted that quickly. Nice building, room was fine. 2nd floor no lift. Fortunately I had only hand luggage. Very very basic room, very small TV by modern standards, limited crockery (wine glasses, no tumblers etc..). Very basic toiletries, small shower but nice one. A futon style low double bed. So 9/10 for location, 6/10 Comfort. Certainly not the finest apartment hotel but reasonable for price if you've got meetings that end of town.
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

Lovely apartment but hard bed

room was perfect for a couple days and for the money it cost. Room was spotless and the bathroom was modern. The only negative point was the bed was very hard making it an uncomfortable sleep and a aching back in the morning.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2015
Steven
Very nice room. Great location, 5 minutes walk to Holland Park/Shepherds Bush tube. Building well kept.
Would definately stay there again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2015
Judy

Holland Park Apartment

Apartment is airy & comfortable and in a good position for transport and shops.

However a toaster could be added to the utensils provided.

Also the corners on the bottom of the bed base should be padded as it is very easy to catch them on the shins when walking around the bed.
2/10
Poor
05 Oct 2015
Janine

The worst experience EVER!

Misleading advertising here. No lift and 3 flights of narrow stairs Impossible to do if you are on your own. Could not get any reply from the ph numbers given over the weekend, they reply to emails and only during business hours; The room had no toaster and minimal utensils. Bed was a double and up against a wall so one of you has to climb over the other to get out. 5 days of hell!!!! Give this a wide berth;
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2015
Rosie

Excellent

We needed a place to stay overnight and this was perfect. Central, affordable and easy. Will stay again whenever we're in town overnight
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Sep 2015
darren

Take earplugs and you will enjoy it

Everything was lovely until you tried to go to sleep. The walls are paper thin and the windows even worse. It is right on a very busy main road and you can hear the traffic all night. I didn't sleep more than a few hours.
4/10
Poor
09 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Very uncomfortable stay: never again

My room was in the basement & was dark,noisy & oppressive,not aided by the fact that 2 out of the 5 ceiling lights were out.How come hotel room cleaners never notice or remedy things like that?The bedsit was small & v uncomfortable.Be aware that you are paying for location & not much more than that.The bed was in fact a futon, a few ins of foam on a slatted wooden base.Excruciatingly uncomfortable,so much so that I checked out early & didn't stay my final night because my poor back couldn't stand it anymore. The \"bed\" was jammed into a corner of the room, with no bedside table or even a light.I found it impossible to read in there due to the terrible lighting & nor could you watch TV, due to the angle of the TV on the wall bracket. The main room has no mirror, so how you're meant to use the hairdryer safely, I have no idea: plug it into a kitchen socket and then reach round into the bathroom, I suppose. It was useful to have the fridge.Decent wifi but no phone service, I assume due to being in the basement.The basic concept is great,but the room itself has been furnished so very cheaply that an opportunity has been missed to create a good go to destination for people wanting a self catering spot in that part of London.I have stayed all over the world, from hostels to 5* hotels and never have I known such an uncomfortable bed or badly lit room; I've stayed in Indian and Thai beach huts which were more comfortable.
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Nice apartment

Was a very nice hotel. Everything was clean apart from the bins which the rubbish had not been thrown out from the previous guests.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2015
Lilibet

Decent, but a hassle

Room was good, had everything you would need, cookware, plates, fridge. Only downsides were that there is NO AC, it didnt got hot, all you have to do is leave the windows open, but beware if youre staying in the lower rooms as dust and dirt will get in and dirty the room. There is no main office near by to present any problems, youd have to walk 30/40 mins to wear they are located, when we stayed there they said there was WiFi available but when we got there it was down the entire week and they blamed it on the phone company and didnt want to give a partial refund.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2015
David

Good location

Busy street.
Room is sparsely furnished
Linen needs upgrading
Good location
Information of washer/dryer needs to be updated as it was not accurate.
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2015
frank

great location

fantastic location, great price and very accessible. We would definitely stay again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2015
Samantha

Great little place of your own in London.

Nice clean room in a great location. Perfect as a base to explore London from and kitchenette is great. Only wish there was a balcony to smoke from and for window to open more as did get hot.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2015
Verified traveler

Not the best

Check in process was slick. Bed was terrible, duvet was old abd not very good as were pillowz. Windows let in to much street noise and noise from above flat. Painters turned up early morning and woke me up. Cheap, not great if value sleep.
4/10
Poor
01 May 2015
Chas

Don't stay here if you want to sleep.

This was a terrible apartment. The bed did not have a proper mattress instead it had foam sponge. It was hard and when you lay on it your body left an impression that stayed in the sponge, if you don't have a bad back you will by the time you leave. The internet did not work properly although we were told it was fixed after three days. There was no toaster and we were told we could use the grill on the oven to toast bread. The oven was a microwave so not possible. Don't expect to drink your wine our of a wine glass as they don't provide them. you get two spoons, two knives, two forks, two plates, two mugs and two glasses. The staff were unhelpful and quite rude when called (international phone call to do). Someone came into our room on the day before we left and removed the full roll of toilet paper for a quarter of a roll. Not sure what they were doing in there.

The apartment is near a police station and the double glazing is basically ineffective. You are on a main bus line. You are in zone 2 for the metro so additional cost required. Overall a very expensive place to stay for what you get and ruined my first visit to London. Very expensive to wash and dry a load of washing. At least 8 pounds to do one load.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2015
Tem

Week stay

Close to Shepherds Bush, shops and Tube. Apartment excellent. Bed a bit hard but bearable. Onsite facilities (laundry) excellent. Staff very helpful. Will book again b
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2015
Sibylle

OK, but very noisy

The positive side to it : close to two tube stations and many bus lines, quite easy to get too. It's a nice area. The studio was clean.
The negative : There is NO reception, you access your key through access codes. I didn't find this very pleasant, the box where my key was and that should have opened with a code was already open!That's not very safe ! The apartment was on the 3rd floor with no elevator. The studio is OK, although the kitchen is modern, it contains only the minimum. I've stayed at 4 different \"apartments\" so far in London, and this one had the least to offer. There should be at least a broom. There was a cup and a bowl missing, a lamp didn't work. The bed was very uncomfortable, but the sheets were of very good quality! What is really a shame though is the noise ! The window is not double glazed and therefore you can hear the traffic from the road below, and it's very loud. The light in the studio is unpleasant.
Family
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

An 'ok' stay

Pros: Great location, nice area, close to Holland Park tube station. Plenty of cafes in area, also a Tesco express.
Cons: the bed was terrible - very uncomfortable, the kitchen smelled like sausage, very noisy - windows/walls are not sound proof.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2015
Grace

Too noisy at night.

The room is clean and the location is close to bus and underground stations. It's very convenient. But it's very noisy at night, and the bed is uncomfortable.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Nov 2014
Verified traveler

Good location

Convenient for the tube. Could do with some new bedding though. Rest of the facilities were good. Bit noisy on the road.

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St James House - Concept Serviced Apartments
Holland Park Avenue, 173, London, United Kingdom

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