North Kensington

London

When you travel always be open to new experiences or events. Attending the Notting Hill Carnival was not on my list when I planned my trip to England. My son discovered it was going on while we were there and wanted to go. Now this was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone and I am glad he made me go. 

Learn more about this great event and how to open yourself up to new things. 

https://midlifemilestones.com/find-the-unexpected/
When you travel always be open to new experiences or events. Attending the Notting Hill Carnival was not on my list when I planned my trip to England. My son discovered it was going on while we were there and wanted to go. Now this was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone and I am glad he made me go. 

Learn more about this great event and how to open yourself up to new things. 

https://midlifemilestones.com/find-the-unexpected/
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London covered with snow. (And yes, that's Battersea Power Station of Pink Floyd fame you can see on the horizon). Photograph is taken from Trellick Tower
St Michael & All Angels, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 - East end

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Top hotels in North Kensington

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is €170 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€170
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,970 reviews)
Clean room | Friendly staff | lovely location.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is €142 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€142
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,462 reviews)
Staff were friendly and there had been an issue where I had been charged twice for my room, which after an hour was sorted out. Stayed in a suite which was lovely but could do with a spruce up as cracked tiles in bathroom, light in kitchen not working, damage to bedroom wall and very dusty lamps. ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is €127 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€127
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Loved the customer service as it was exceptional.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Drey
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is €124 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€124
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,049 reviews)
Extremely satisfied with the hospitality and excellent service all around. I would recommend your hotel and I will be back again soon. Thank you for your service

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is €178 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€178
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,502 reviews)
Easy/quick check-in (although you have to pay extra for early checkin which really isn’t a new concept), extremely clean both common areas and rooms, daily room housekeeping which isn’t the norm nowadays, centrally located to a lot of things (the Eye, Big Ben, Westminster etc.). I would definitely ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is €257 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€257
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,160 reviews)
Great location and staff

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
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Other neighbourhoods around North Kensington

Notting Hill as well as a large group of people

Notting Hill

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.

Notting Hill
Kensington Gardens showing a park

Kensington

4.5/5(1,515 area reviews)

Kensington High Street and Kensington Roof Gardens are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.

Kensington
Paddington which includes a square or plaza and a city

Paddington

Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington
London Natural History Museum showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views

South Kensington

Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

South Kensington
Marylebone High Street which includes street scenes and autumn leaves

Marylebone

4/5(36 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Mayfair

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

Mayfair


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