We stayed at the Clearlake Hotel for a week in early August. Based on previous reviews and pictures on the hotel's website, I wasn't expecting much more than basic accommodation and a good location. We stayed in unit 15, two bedrooms (comfortable beds), two bathrooms, small kitchen and a large living room. Great view of Kensington Park. The carpeting and furniture are dated, but clean enough. The place feels more like you are borrowing a friend's flat than staying in a hotel room. The trade off on current finishes and fresh paint is space - lots of space. There were four of us, two parents and two kids, and we didn't feel like we were tripping over each other. Quite a difference from the postage-stamp sized hotel rooms we have rented in the past (at about the same price, too). Staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations for restaurants and making arrangements for transport to Heathrow. Convenience store, grocery, and bus/tube all within a couple of minutes walk. I'm ranking it 4/5 primarily for its value:cost ratio and location. I'd stay there again.
- Clearlake Hotel London
