London: Paddington / Hyde park mews apartment

Though this apartment is small, we loved our time! We were able to walk to incredible restaurants, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, museums, and tube stations. Grocery stores and shops were also nearby. And it was an incredible price! The area felt very safe and friendly.

Much smaller than we ever expected. 4 of us and 2 of us had to sleep on a futon in the main room, that took up all the space. Bedroom was very small with no flat surfaces to put things, suitcases had to be on the floor, no room for walking or standing. Main room had one small dining table that worked as a flat surface for things like charging electronics etc. Everything else on the floor, no room for 4 people to sit. A dorm size refrigerator, a hot plate, a kitchen sink too small to wash anything, no place to do any food prep or eating in the unit. The bathroom was big enough to turn around in, no more. We were there a week, 4 old, scratchy towels were all we got, we ran out of toilet paper. It was dirty, hair etc on the floors, mold on the shower curtain. No windows so no fresh air or sunshine. It was very noisy as there is a restaurant/bar that shares the garage to get to the unit. Late into the night we could hear talking, dishes being washed, bottles being dropped, broken... No way would we ever recommend for more than 2 people. And, if you are 2 you need to be okay with no where to put things in the bedroom, a dirty unit, and no way to cook/eat in the unit, no fresh air, and lots of noise. Our first experience with VRBO and probably our last. So disappointed in the experience.

Was lovely taking the kids to the playground at Hyde Park in the mornings and eating at the tasty restaurants in the neighborhood. Let Supermarche was a good place for groceries.

This was a perfect location,close to stores, tube station etc. The pictures were accurate. Place is small but cozy, you can keep this GSM in the refrigerator but can only cook possibly an egg or something small. The host was very helpful we really enjoyed our time in London and only slept here. The restaurant upstails or behind one of the walls was loud until about 11pm but not a big deal.

We found the flat to be clean on the surface, but after being there for a while found that there were issues with maintenance of taps etc, the table was wobbly and the wardrobe falling apart. The worst problem was the musty smell in the shower, and the shower drain was blocked and we had to clean it. The smell came from the shower curtain and the drains. The plug in the sink did not work as the mechanism was rusted solid. There was black mould on the shower tiles. The tap in the kitchen couldn't be moved as it was seized up which made using it very difficult. On the positive side the wifi and tv worked very well, the flat was in a convenient position for shops, restaurants and overground and underground travel.

The location is central for visiting London.

We are a middle aged couple from California. Our reviews are based on two main factors: is the property as advertised and is it good value? In both cases the answer is yes. In fact, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the apartment is larger and much brighter than the photographs and description indicated - it is small but we did not feel cramped. The kitchen areas is really for coffee, tea, toast and maybe an egg. There is plenty of hot water and the underfloor heating works well. The bed is comfortable. The apartment is in a mews house. It backs onto a restaurant so there is the occasional crash but any noise was finished by 10 at night. There is a great pub on the corner and a french patisserie/bistro Lerclerc & Laurant about one block away where you can get the best croissant outside of France. The location is hard to beat - a two minute walk from Lancaster Gate tube station, 8 minutes from Paddington, three minutes from Hyde Park and maybe 12 minutes from Marble Arch. (Lancaster Gate is closed through July 2017). In all, we spent a happy 5 days in the apartment at a price of maybe 1/3 of surrounding hotels.

The property is small yet neat and clean. Great location and perfect for the daily rate

This apartment is situated down a small cobblestone street and tucked under a staircase in a small garage/courtyard. It's darling. Centrally located to the underground station, a bakery, a few eateries, and Hyde Park. Granted, it's small but nice and quiet. It was perfect for my sister and I on her first excursion to London. Our host was readily accessible via SMS and answered the couple of questions we had quickly. I would recommend this place to a couple or a family with one child as it is not spacious. However, I don't think you'll be disappointed by the amenities, cleanliness, and location.

I was in London with my wife and two kids 7 and 4 yo. Everything was just fine: the owner was extremely kind and friendly, the apartment was very clean and comfortable, despite not big. In my opinion it's perfect for couples. It was ok for my family for 3 nights, I would choose it again for my next stay in London for equal duration (few days). It's located in a very quite neighborhood, close to public transport - tube and bus. Just perfect for visiting London. I recommend it!