Hotels near The Serpentine, London

"I booked the room for 1 night as I was attending a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. I was very happy with the cost of £73 for the night for a Superior Single room. The staff were friendly & welcoming. My room was on the 4th floor. The lift was very noisy which was a bit of a worry but it worked ok. The room was small with nowhere for me to put my small suitcase. When I first opened my room door I was met with a very noisy portable air con unit. Thankfully the heatwave earlier in the week had eased so I turned off the air con unit. The furnishings & bedding in the room were a little bit tired for a 4* hotel but ok. There were complimentary toiletries, bathroom robe & tea, coffee & a small packet of biscuits. I’d asked for a quiet room if possible & that’s what I got. I had a shower the next morning but it took a while to heat up. Also a non-adjustable monsoon shower head which could be an issue for some. Also part of the shower drain edge was broken. I didn’t pay for a breakfast upon booking as wanted to keep my options open. Both the Trip website & the signs in the hotel stated the cost of the buffet breakfast was £14 but the staff said it was £15. I decided on the breakfast in the end. There was plenty of choice even if the bacon & sausages were a bit dried out but that’s to be expected with a hot buffet breakfast. Caffeine free coffee was also available. I was happy with my short stay at The Rockwell & would definitely book again."

"Stayed at Zedwell Knightsbridge and honestly it was such a smooth, fuss-free experience. The location is the biggest win — right in Knightsbridge, super convenient for shopping, food, and getting around central London. The rooms are very minimalistic and calming, almost like a little cocoon in the middle of the city. No unnecessary clutter, just clean design and a really peaceful vibe, which made it surprisingly easy to rest even in busy London. Check-in was quick and straightforward, and the staff were helpful whenever needed. It’s not a “luxury hotel with extras” kind of place, but more of a modern, sleep-focused stay — and it does that well."

"Paid for a 5m^2 room for ＜80£ a day (Mon-Thurs) thought I had a good deal but was placed in the tiniest room in the basement - it looked like someone’s storeroom. Asked for an upgrade (was willing to pay) but there were no rooms available that night, however they shifted me into a new room at the top level that was better than the original room the next day. This hotel deserves a 2-3 star based on the 5m^2 room, and it’s a 10 min walk from paddington / 8 mins walk to lancaster gate. Felt cheated about the listing - no pic of the room because it was tiny xx"

"A lovely hotel in an excellent location - a safe and quiet area. Good room for too people, with a nice and clean bathroom. We also had a small kitchen. Great value for this London area. Close to the tube station and good shops. Would definitely consider it next time."

"Tiny room , tv from the 1970’s ( faded picture ) but at least it was cool and surprisingly quiet for a room facing the street with no double glazing. Staff very nice. If you travel from Paddington it’s a few minutes walk so scores on that."

"I was very surprised to find such clean stay at a hostel. And also they had options to book a private room at a cheaper price as compared to a hotel. Loved the staff, they were very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely visit again. 😇"

"The hotel is very comfortable and pleasant to stay in. The staff are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent recommendations. The location is very convenient, with easy access to tourist attractions. The room is clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was a very good experience."

"Stayed in a capsule for three nights. Overall, it was a great experience and very good value for money. Pros: • the capsules are very comfortable - I was able to sleep just as well as in a hotel • very cheap for the comfort, cleanliness and location • they are also very fun and different so enjoyed the new experience • the corridors are mostly silent apart from the occasional noise of people moving around • no noise from outside the building • corridors and capsules both have good air conditioning • capsules have hooks, dimible lights, a mirror and a plug socket and USB-A and C charging ports • bathrooms are cleaned regularly • the check in and out is an easy self service on an iPad but there are also staff who can assist with this and anything else if needed (for example I got a free toothbrush as I had forgotten to bring one) - I was very impressed with the customer service overall • the lobby area has vending machines for some toiletries, snacks and drinks • there is 24/7 security at the door • the location is incredibly central and just 30 seconds from the underground - but so much of Central London is within walking distance • especially good value for solo travellers Cons: • towels are not included so you need to bring your own or pay • luggage storage is the same • the capsules have a lock on the inside but you need a padlock for the outside which is not provided (you can buy one from the vending machines in the lobby) • there is only one vertical bar per capsule to hang up a towel - you might struggle to dry wet clothes if it was rainy • there is a big room of toilet and shower cubicles - the shower cubicles have a small bench and area for changing, which gets wet when you use the shower - making changing a bit uncomfortable (perhaps installing floor-length shower curtains between the sections could help) • the local area is very touristy so you miss out on the slightly quieter London neighbourhood feel of somewhere people actually live • the area can be a bit rowdy at night • not great facilities for shaving However no hostel or hotel is going to be perfect at this price, especially in such a central part of London. I was quite skeptical of staying in this kind of accomodation, but overall I loved my stay and it was brilliant value. I will definitely be staying here again many times in the future when I am in London and I would highly recommend it. Tips for staying here: • bring your own padlock and towel • bring flip flops, sliders or sandals for the toilet and showers • women who would prefer not to share facilities with men can book women's only capsules • pack light - there isn't a lot of space for bags and large bags aren't allowed in the capsule"

"The hotel's location is excellent, very close to the metro station, about a 3-minute walk; it's also not far from the British Museum, around an 8-10 minute walk. There are plenty of supermarkets and restaurants nearby, which is very convenient. The room size is quite spacious for London standards. The soundproofing could be better, and the hotel rooms don't have air conditioning, which was the only thing that was really difficult to accept – it was very uncomfortable without AC in 30-degree weather. Check-in isn't until after 2 PM, which feels a bit inflexible, but they do offer free luggage storage."

"Nice clean, small room, convenient location of the hotel, 5-10 minutes to the South Kensington underground. Breakfasts are on the territory of the college, you need to walk a little, like a morning walk. Amenities: cleaning every day, there are towels, but no hair dryer, wi-fi is good. I'm glad to stay, I recommend it."