Definitely not my favorite boutique size hotel I’ve stayed in. Price was one of the best I found in the area, but you get what you pay for. Walls are thin and can hear people walking around on creaky floors. Hallways smell like an old bar, because you’re basically staying above an old bar. No separate entrance for hotel guests so returning in the evenings the bouncer for the bar would question us. Very little interaction with the “concierge” who seemed annoyed and busy when trying to check in. The hotel check in is a tiny desk right off the street by the bar entrance so not very welcoming at all. All rooms are walk ups so if you have heavy bags be prepared to carry them up a few flights. The room itself was okay, a little dirty looking, and cramped. Best thing about the room was the shower which was hot, good water pressure, nice size and luxurious toiletries. Location is nice for exploring Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market and shops, but not super convenient to other areas unless you are comfortable navigating the bus lines. Notting Hill Gate underground was about a 10-15 minute walk away, not too bad. There’s one closer station but didn’t use it as much for the places we wanted to go. Overall I’d probably not stay again unless everything else nearby was extremely out of price range.