Hotel in Detail:
The W14 Hotel is made up of four Victorian town houses that once were residences for the more affluent members of London society in the 19th century London. On arrival guests receive a free map of London.Bedrooms are available as singles, doubles or triples and all are air–conditioned. They each come with soundproofing, digital safe, tea/coffee facilities, ironing facilities, phone and flat screen TV. They have private bathroom facilities that include rain shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Entrance is by keycard. Daily maid service.
The restaurant serves breakfast daily (07.30 till 09.30) and there is also a licensed bar for drinks.
Breakfast options include toast, jams, cereals, milk, meats, yoghurts, pastries, coffee/tea/hot chocolate and juices.
Vending machines mean you can purchase snacks at any time.
The public parts of the hotel have complimentary wireless internet. The reception is staffed 24 hours. Luggage storage facilities are available and can be used both before and after check–in/check–out.
This is a non–smoking hotel. Iron and ironing board can be requested. Early and late check–in/check–out for a supplement.
Hotel Vicinity:
Nearest: Tube Station: Barons Court 0.2 miles (0.3 km), Railway Station: Kensington Olympia 0.4 miles (0.6 km), Motorway: M4 Junction 1 2.9 miles (4.7 km).It is no great shock to learn that The W14 Hotel is located in the London postcode area of W14. This part of London is known as West Kensington and is close to central London but just far enough from the most central parts to enjoy cheaper rates than the premium rates paid for being closer to the likes of Piccadilly Circus and Mayfair and indeed the main parts of Kensington (W8 and SW7). You will find a large number of bed and breakfast establishments in the surrounding area all benefiting from close proximity to two major exhibition centres, Olympia 0.3 miles (0.5 km) and Earls Court 0.6 miles (1.0 km). The W14 Hotel sits on Gunterstone Road which is a side street off of the major road link, the A4 Talgarth Road and West Cromwell Road. Guntserstone Road is a street made up of former Victorian Residences and the surrounding streets are still residential. In the surrounding area are plenty of shops and places to eat as well as a large supermarket. Just 0.1 miles (0.3 km) from Barons Court tube station on the London underground network and on the Piccadilly and District lines.
Bedroom Numbers: 25
Check-in: 10.00 am
Check-out: 13.30 (1.30 pm)
This hotel has averaged a score of 4 out of 5 by 2384 past guests
Booking. com (average customer rating 4 out of 5 from 435 reviews)
>>>Tripadvisor (ranked 455 of 1162 for hotels in London and rated 4 out of 5 from 1949 reviews)
Parking:
No parking available.Internet:
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Pets:
Pets are not allowed.Compared to other London hotels: This hotel has been rated 80% by past guests. The London average is 80% and the average for 3 star hotels is 72%. Therefore this hotel is above average for its sector (star rating) .
Milesfaster ranking: 544th from 853 London hotels, and 165th of 315 three star rated hotels.
Another to Consider:
A comparable type of hotel close by (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) would be the 3 star Holiday Inn Express Earl's Court,
with base rates beginning from £72 and which has an 80% guest satisfaction rating.
If you are looking for something a bit cheaper then take a look at the Garden View Hotel. 0.6 miles
away (0.9 km), has been rated at 66%
by past guests and has rates from around £51 (theres free WiFi too). Howabout selecting an alternative hotel by its higher guest rating? In that case the 4 Star St Pauls Hotel may be one too look at. The St Pauls Hotel is only 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away. A highly rated hotel with a guest score of 86%.
Local hotels analysed:
The fifty hotels that are closest to this location (16-22 Gunterstone Road, W14 postcode) which we list extend for a 1.1 miles (1.7 km) radius. Consisting of 1 five star hotel (rated 70%), 24 four star hotels (average rating 79%), 19 three star hotels (average rating 72%) and 6 two star hotels (average rating 62%). Top 3 star hotel is Ibis Shepherds Bush Hammersmith at 85%. Of the 50 local hotels top rated are Miiro Templeton Garden (4 star), the Malt House (4 star) and also the Hotel Xenia (4 star) (all joint top with 90%).Base Rates: We show you the average starting rates (base rates) in the area and break it down by star rating. Trouble with this is that base rates do not include special offers and limited low rate deals. However they remain a useful guide to general rates.
Of the 50 closest hotels analysed we have base rate data for 44 of them. The average base rate when considering all hotels in the surrounding area is £96 per night. Starting from £44 at easyHotel South Kensington (2 Star, 67%) with top rates of £219 at Collingham Apartments (4 Star, 89%). Rate averages listed by star level: Five Star average: £0, Four Star average: £102, Three Star average: £70 and Two Star average: £77.
Summary:
We rank hotels based on their guest rating but balanced for their influencing factors. We have ranked The W14 Kensington 23rd (joint) of 50 nearby hotels and 7th for the 19 three star hotels in the area. Our ranking for sheer lowest base rates is 11th of 44 (5th (joint) of 16 three star hotels.). We calculate an overall ranking combining the rates and rating scores. This hotel ranks 4th of 43 for pure value for money (Malt House was top).
History: Formerley known as The Ace Hotel.