Portobello House

Charming, small Notting Hill boutique

Word to the wise: In a nod to the cultural heritage of Portobello, you can take part in the Wine, Poetry and Film Clubs in the hotel.
Noteworthy for: With rooms starting at GBP 130, this is affordable style.

Being greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbly or a fabulous in-house cocktail always predisposes you to like a place. The Fellini-esque bar is definitely an appeal, but this charming boutique hotel has a lot more going for it. Each room is individually designed with different colourful embossed wallpaper, modern furnishings and luxurious touches like the down duvets and Millbrook beds. Couples can opt for the Romantic Rooms, with four poster bed and extra-special staff attention.
Located at the funkier end of Notting Hill near Ladbroke Grove, this is a great base for exploring up-and-coming Kensal Rise, the antiques markets of Golborne Road as well as Portobello Road right on the doorstep with more restaurants than you could possibly eat in. Nonetheless, the in-house bistro comes highly rated.