Pros
- Near West Kensington station, with restaurants, supermarkets, and attractions within a 10-minute walk
- Traditional yet modern apartments with small kitchens and modern bathrooms
- Some apartments have iPod docks, game consoles, desktop computers, and outdoor spaces
- Business center with computer on-site
- Free coffee and tea in the lobby
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- No elevator or air-conditioning
- Guests have complained about dust
- Daily fee for on-site parking
- No on-site restaurant or bar
- Front desk has limited hours
Bottom Line
The 13-room Castletown House is a mid-range collection of serviced apartments -- ranging from Studios to three-bedroom units -- in a historic Victorian building that’s within a two-minute walk of the West Kensington tube station, and close to supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. Traditional yet up-to-date rooms come with small, equipped kitchens, washer/dryers and iPod docks in some units, and lovely tan tile bathrooms, although not all have bathtubs. Some units have dishwashers, contemporary fireplaces, desktop computers, and outdoor balconies or patios with gardens. Be aware that the units are not air-conditioned, and guests have complained about dust. And there is no elevator. A business center with a computer is available, plus free coffee, tea, and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have minimum-stay requirements, and the front-desk hours are limited.
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Amenities
- Internet
Scene
A family-run, historic hotel with a bright, antiques-filled lobby
The family-run Victorian-era Castletown House has a stately exterior of gray brick, columns, and lots of detailed molding. At the entrance a vintage hanging light fixture illuminates authentic, multicolored tile, and the small lobby is bright with a tiny front desk topped with frosted glass. Free coffee and tea are provided on a landing by reception. Red carpeting lines the staircase, along with lovely white wrought-iron spindles. Guest tend to be families and couples attracted to the location and the serviced apartments.
Location
Near West Kensington tube station, and within walking distance of restaurants, attractions, shops, and supermarkets
The Castletown House is in a peaceful, residential area of West Kensington, within a five-minute walk of supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. The Olympia Conference and Exhibition Center is within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, while Stamford Bridge Stadium, the London Natural History Museum, Broadway Shopping Center, and Hammersmith Apollo are within a five-minute drive or 15 minutes on public transportation. Riverside Studios and Holland Park are also within a five-minute drive or 12-minutes on public transportation. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are within a 10-minute drive. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey are within a 15-minute drive or 25 to 30 minutes on London's tube, while the Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car.
Rooms
Contemporary yet traditional rooms with tile bathrooms and small kitchens; some have washer/dryers and iPod docks
Studio through Three-Bedroom Serviced Apartments have a traditional yet stylish design with neutral tones throughout. Tan bed runners, wood furniture, and modern light fixtures adorn the apartments, along with tan couches, wood floors, and colorful oil paintings. Some units have bay windows, while all have flat-screen TVs with DVD players and weekly housekeeping. Small kitchens are outfitted with coffeemakers, microwaves, toasters, ovens, and full-size refrigerators or mini-fridges, neutral backsplash tile, and tan countertops. Most units have washer/dryers, and some have desktop computers, Xboxes, and outdoor patios or balconies with gardens. Others have PlayStations, iPod docking stations, modern fireplaces, and dishwashers. Be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned, some furnishings are worn, and guests have complained about dust. Some units require minimum-night stays as well. Modern tan tile bathrooms include white sinks and showers (not all have bathtubs), along with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Some have heated towel racks.
Features
Business center with a computer, plus free Wi-Fi throughout
As is typical with serviced apartments, there are few features on-site. A business center is available with a computer, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. There's no on-site restaurant, as guests are expected to make use of their unit's kitchen or go out into the surrounding neighborhood for meals.
Scene
A family-run, historic hotel with a bright, antiques-filled lobby
The family-run Victorian-era Castletown House has a stately exterior of gray brick, columns, and lots of detailed molding. At the entrance a vintage hanging light fixture illuminates authentic, multicolored tile, and the small lobby is bright with a tiny front desk topped with frosted glass. Free coffee and tea are provided on a landing by reception. Red carpeting lines the staircase, along with lovely white wrought-iron spindles. Guest tend to be families and couples attracted to the location and the serviced apartments.
Location
Near West Kensington tube station, and within walking distance of restaurants, attractions, shops, and supermarkets
The Castletown House is in a peaceful, residential area of West Kensington, within a five-minute walk of supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. The Olympia Conference and Exhibition Center is within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, while Stamford Bridge Stadium, the London Natural History Museum, Broadway Shopping Center, and Hammersmith Apollo are within a five-minute drive or 15 minutes on public transportation. Riverside Studios and Holland Park are also within a five-minute drive or 12-minutes on public transportation. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are within a 10-minute drive. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey are within a 15-minute drive or 25 to 30 minutes on London's tube, while the Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car.
Rooms
Contemporary yet traditional rooms with tile bathrooms and small kitchens; some have washer/dryers and iPod docks
Studio through Three-Bedroom Serviced Apartments have a traditional yet stylish design with neutral tones throughout. Tan bed runners, wood furniture, and modern light fixtures adorn the apartments, along with tan couches, wood floors, and colorful oil paintings. Some units have bay windows, while all have flat-screen TVs with DVD players and weekly housekeeping. Small kitchens are outfitted with coffeemakers, microwaves, toasters, ovens, and full-size refrigerators or mini-fridges, neutral backsplash tile, and tan countertops. Most units have washer/dryers, and some have desktop computers, Xboxes, and outdoor patios or balconies with gardens. Others have PlayStations, iPod docking stations, modern fireplaces, and dishwashers. Be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned, some furnishings are worn, and guests have complained about dust. Some units require minimum-night stays as well. Modern tan tile bathrooms include white sinks and showers (not all have bathtubs), along with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Some have heated towel racks.
Features
Business center with a computer, plus free Wi-Fi throughout
As is typical with serviced apartments, there are few features on-site. A business center is available with a computer, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. There's no on-site restaurant, as guests are expected to make use of their unit's kitchen or go out into the surrounding neighborhood for meals.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Dry Cleaning
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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