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4 First Street, Chelsea, London SW3 2LD, England
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Ranked #219 of 421 London B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Rockport, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Charm in Chelsea”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2008

4 First Street is a real home away from home. Just off Walton Street in Chelsea, and handy for Harrods and the upscale stores and restaurants of Walton Street, Shirley Eaton is a welcoming host who makes you feel like family at once, offering tea on arrival and lots of local knowledge and information. She is an interior decorator, and the comfortableness and the charm of the house reflect this. We had the whole of the second floor to ourselves, in a comfortable suite with a balcony over First Street (very quiet, no through traffic), and were given our own key so that we could come and go as we liked. The continental breakfast, served in the basement kitchen/dining room, is fairly basic.

Stayed January 2008
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Have to agree...with previous reviewer, terrible communication!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2007
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I had this property booked for October. When I read the previous review it made me think twice. It all started when contacted the owner to book, because she didn't answer my email request. She had the week available, and would need a $200 deposit. I sent it in a letter asking her to let me know that she received it, she didn't. I had to email her to ask. I would email to ask questions, ie: can we bring our luggage over when we arrive, I never found out this answer. She finally emailed me to call her, when I would call, she would not answer, even though the call was transferred to her cell! I did get her to answer once, she said was running out the door, and could not really talk, said we had lots of time before my arrival, and would talk later. I got an uneasy feeling that maybe I would arrive, and no one would be present, so I cancelled 30 days prior to our arrival. She didn't acknowledge my cancellation email. I had to get the President of the company she advertises under involved. She then denied getting my $200, even though I had the cancelled check!
After a few weeks of emails with the President, she then decided she did get my check, and I would have to come pick up the money from her, while on vacation in London. This was not going to happen. As of 45 days after our cancellation, I still have not received my deposit back. I am only writing to warn other travelers of my experience with this owner, but I have not actually stayed here.

Stayed October 2007
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This is absolutely the worst place ever. The innkeeper is not reliable. Do NOT trust your reservations!! I suggest going elsewhere.

Stayed August 2007
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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4 First Street, Chelsea, London SW3 2LD, England
Price range (per night):* INR9,195

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