Central London Bed and Breakfast
Hosts LHH/09: Sue and David
Area: City of London, EC2
Rooms: One double, one twin, private bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 4 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
In what must be one of London’s most exclusive locations, hosts Sue and David offer two comfortable rooms in their home, perched on top of a historic working church in the heart of the City of London. Close to the Bank of England, the Guildhall and the Museum of London, you can experience a taste of life in the capital’s busy financial district. High above the city buzz, the location is unexpectedly tranquil, but you may be lucky enough to catch one of the area’s regular civic events a sample of the pomp and circumstance Britain does so well! A double and twin room make this the ideal base for a family stay, and guests are welcome to use the spacious sitting room.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT including continental breakfas
DOUBLE, sharing a private guest bathroom, £96
TWIN, sharing a private guest bathroom, £96
FAMILY RATE for three £136, for four £146
Nearest underground: Bank, St Paul’s, Mansion House, all a five-minute walk
Nearest overground: Liverpool Street, Cannon Street and Fenchurch Street.
Buses: Many routes.
Parking: No parking
Pets: No pets.
Internet: WiFi available
Hosts LHH/10: Juliette
Area: NOTTING HILL, London W2
Rooms: 4 guest rooms, ensuite shower bathrooms
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
In fashionable Notting Hill, Juliette offers four spacious guest rooms in her large family home, which is a five-minute walk from the Portobello Road street marke and Notting Hill Gate tube station. A choice of family, twin or double, all with ensuite shower bathrooms. One room sleeps a family of five. All rooms have a dining table, tea and coffee-making facilities and a drinks chiller. A generous Continental breakfast is served in the room.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
FAMILY, DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOMS, ensuite bathrooms -
Single occupancy — Sunday-Thursday £74, Friday, Saturday £83, Double £96, Triple £124, Quad £134, Family of 5 £144
Nearest underground: Notting Hill Gate (Central, District, Circle lines), 5-minute walk
Nearest overground: Paddington (under 10 minutes on the No. 27 bus)
Buses: To Paddington station, South Kensington (for the museums), Piccadilly Circus.
Parking: Off-street, £10 a day.
Pets: No pets
Hosts LHH/26: Lee
Area: HOLLAND PARK/NOTTING HILL, London W11
Rooms: 1 double with ensuite bathroom, 1 single with private shower
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Quality accommodation in a charming mews house in fashionable Holland Park. In a quiet location, within walking distance of the Portobello Road antiques market and a variety of restaurants at Notting Hill Gate. The rooms have been decorated with flair by the designer host. A double with queen-size bed and a dressing area with deluxe bathroom ensuite, also a generous-size single with private shower bathroom. The formal dining room in the section of the house that was once a kiln is an impressive feature. Excellent value.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE, ensuite bathroom – Single occupancy £78, Double £88
SINGLE, private shower bathroom – £65
Nearest underground: Holland Park (Central line), 8 minute walk
Parking: Metered.
Pets: No household pets.
Hosts LHH/15: Anne
Area: SOUTH KENSINGTON, London SW3
Rooms: One double room, ensuite shower bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Anne and partner Ian’s home is located in a smart little street in a well-heeled neighbourhood. But while the area is chic and upmarket, the welcome is warm and the accommodation very comfortable. A stay here is a dream for dedicated shoppers, as some of London’s best fashion and interiors stores are just around the corner, as are excellent restaurants and cafes. Three major museums are a ten-minute walk away. Your art-loving hosts are helpful and interesting: Anne is a professional chauffeur and airport pickup may be possible, by arrangement. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the charming courtyard garden, when the weather allows.
ROOM RATE PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE ROOM, ensuite bathroom £96 Single occupancy £78
Nearest underground: South Kensington (District and Piccadilly lines), six-minute walk
Buses: Many routes
Parking: Off-street, £20 a day
Pets: Two cats
Hosts LHH/17: Jonathan
Area: SOHO, London W1
Rooms: One double room, ensuite bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Centrally located in one of London’s liveliest and most tolerant districts, Jonathan’s home is a superb base if you’re interested in theatre, shopping, eating and drinking. One of Jonathan’s main interests is modern art, so ask for tips on the best galleries to visit. Jonathan’s stunning penthouse apartment, perched above the day-to-day goings-on of a vibrantly busy street, is a calm, minimalist retreat from the bustle of central London and has wonderful rooftop views. The big, comfortable double room boasts a king-size bed, plasma wall-mounted TV with satellite channels and a designer ensuite bathroom with a top-quality shower. Enjoy serve-yourself continental breakfast in Jonathan’s spacious kitchen.
ROOM RATE PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE ROOM, ensuite bathroom – £102 GBP per night. Sorry, no single rates
Nearest underground: Piccadilly Circus, a five-minute walk
Buses: Many routes
Parking: Off-street, £42 a day
Pets: No pets.
Hosts LHH/401: Su and Martin
Area: HAMMERSMITH, London W6
Rooms: Double ensuite, twin and single
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Su and Martin’s spacious Victorian family home is located in a quiet tree-lined street, part of a conservation area. Choice of four tube stations, with easy commuting from all of London’s airports. An internet cafe and a great choice of restaurants nearby. A double room has a luxury ensuite bathroom with tub and power shower and a twin and single room share a luxury guest bathroom. A healthy continental breakfast is served in the pretty open-plan dining area. Hosts enjoy the arts, travel and fine wine. Easy commuting to Portobello Road antiques market, Earls Court and Olympia exhibition centres and Westfield shopping centre.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE with ensuite bathroom £94 Single occupancy £79
TWIN sharing guest bathroom £86 Single occupancy £71
SINGLE sharing guest bathroom £67
Nearest underground: Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush and Goldhawk Road
Buses: Services to Hammersmith, Notting Hill Gate and Oxford Circus.
Parking: Metered (£1.60/hour). Free from 5pm to 9am and at weekends.
Pets: No pets.
Hosts LHH/27: David and Julia
Area: South Bank, London SE1
Rooms: 1 double, ensuite bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
This charming accommodation is located in the heart of London, just a short walk from the Tate Modern, National Theatre and the London Eye. In David and Julia’s modern two-level apartment, the upper guest level is private, with its own entrance, and has a double bed with TV, hot drinks tray and a refrigerator, plus ensuite bathroom. Lift or stairs to the apartment. The hosts serve a Continental breakfast in the guest room.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE, ensuite bathroom – Single occupancy £80, Double £96
Nearest underground: Waterloo, Southwark and Blackfriars, 10 minutes.
Buses: Many services, including River Bus from Covent Garden to Tower Bridge, passing many of London’s major attractions.
Parking: Secure space, £10 a day.
Pets: No pets.
Hosts LHH/25: Mews House, Knightsbridge
Area: London SW1
Rooms: Suite of 1 double bedroom, sitting room, ensuite shower bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Situated on the Knightsbridge/Belgravia borders, within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, the Royal Academy, the fashion shops of Sloane Street, Harrods, Hyde Park and museums, this suite of rooms in a charming mews house comprises a cosy bedroom with standard double bed, a private sitting/dressing room and a sparkling ensuite bathroom. The rooms are bright and airy and designed cleanly to a high standard. A very helpful hostess who knows London well. An excellent Continental breakfast is served in the adjoining kitchen, where tea and coffee are also available.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE, ensuite bathroom – Single occupancy £78, Double £94
Nearest underground: Knightsbridge, 5-min walk, or Hyde Park Corner, 10 minutes
Buses: Numerous services.
Parking: National Car Park.
Pets: No pets.
Hosts LHH/16: Theresa and Tony
Area: VICTORIA, London SW1
Rooms: 1 double, private bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
A superb location for tourists in a quiet street near Buckingham Palace and Victoria station. The welcoming hostess, who comes from West Africa, offers accommodation in her comfortable apartment, which comprises a spacious double room with queen-size bed and private bathroom and a living room with television. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen for light food preparation. Laundry facilities are on hand. Westminster Cathedral and the Royal Horticultural Society hall is nearby.
ROOM RATES, including Continental breakfast
DOUBLE, private bathroom – Single occupancy £78, Double £102
Nearest underground: Victoria, 5-minute walk
Buses: Many services.
Parking: National Car Park.
Pets: No pets.
Hosts LHH/14: Roberta and family
Area: MARBLE ARCH, London W2
Rooms: 3 family, double or twin, ensuite shower bathrooms
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
Situated near Hyde Park and Marble Arch, a modern townhouse offering three large guest rooms.. The spacious rooms, all with ensuite shower bathrooms, accommodate up to four people. King-size, double or twin beds. A generous Continental breakfast is served in the stylish dining room. Very convenient for guests arriving at Paddington on the Heathrow Express.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
FAMILY, DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOMS, ensuite bathrooms –
Single occupancy — £74, Double £94, Triple £122, Quad £132, Family of 5 £142
Nearest underground: Marble Arch, Edgware Road and Paddington, a 10-minute walk.
Nearest overground: Paddington
Buses: Many services.
Parking: National Car Park.
Pets: A dog and a cat
Hosts LHH/06: Marilyn and Alan
Area: SWISS COTTAGE, London NW6
Rooms: 4 guest rooms, ensuite and shared bathroom
MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS * NON SMOKING * RATES INCLUDE BOOKING FEE
A great location! Congenial hosts offer four comfortable guest rooms in their modern town house: a triple with ensuite bathroom, also a triple, twin and single which share a guest bathroom. This home is geared for the convenience of guests, offering a sitting area with TV, payphone, fax and a phone line for Internet connection. Under ten minutes on the tube to Baker Street (for Madame Tussaud’s) and Bond Street (for the major stores). The Jubilee line connects Waterloo and Swiss Cottage. The Metropolitan line at Finchley Road connects with King’s Cross.
ROOM RATES PER NIGHT, including Continental breakfast
TRIPLE ROOM, ensuite bathroom – Double occupancy £79, Triple £106
DOUBLE or TWIN, sharing bathroom – £74
SINGLE, sharing bathroom – £47
Nearest underground: Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line), 3-minute walk and Finchley Road (Metropolitan line), 10 minutes.
Buses: Numerous services.
Parking: Metered.
Pets: No pets.