The Laslett Hotel, London
More photosThe Laslett in Notting Hill is a sophisticated boutique hotel spread across five beautifully restored Victorian townhouses. It is named after Rhaune Laslett, the community activist who founded the original Notting Hill Carnival. Designed by Tom Bartlett of Waldo Works, the hotel aims to feel more like a stylish, lived-in home than a traditional hotel, perfectly capturing the creative, slightly eccentric spirit of West London.
The interiors are a masterclass in British design, featuring a mix of mid-century furniture, contemporary art, and quirky antiques sourced from the nearby Golborne Road. The hotel’s ground floor is a dynamic social hub, housing a library, a shop filled with local curiosities, and the Henderson Bar, named after the Trinidadian musician Russell Henderson, a pioneer of the local carnival scene.
Every room is designed with meticulous attention to detail, offering amenities like a “Big Bar” stocked with locally sourced treats and craft beers, alongside curated books and rotating local art. It is a place that celebrates its neighbourhood’s history, with design touches that subtly nod to everything from 1990s Notting Hill fashion to the classic aesthetic of the London Underground.
Location-wise, you are just a short stroll from the world-famous Portobello Road Market, where you can hunt for vintage treasures. The historic Electric Cinema, one of the oldest in the UK, is also nearby, along with the charming boutiques of Westbourne Grove and the lush greenery of Kensington Gardens, making it an ideal base for exploring the best of London’s creative west side.
Expert reviews
“With its fine style, comfort and friendly staff, the Laslett fills a gap in a neighborhood with surprisingly few boutique hotels.”
“Notting Hill is oddly short of decent hotels and The Laslett has stepped neatly into the gap, converting five Victorian terrace houses into a luxury hotel, one minute’s walk from Notting Hill Gate. Expect creative ‘westies’ in the bar, and food, artworks and décor supplied largely by local, frequently famous, talent.”
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Nice breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 December 2025
Amazing staff, very friendly, delicious food
Very comfortable.
Master Suite - gorgeous room
Have stayed in lower ground room before and did not enjoy that
6 December 2025
I would recommend, lovely comfortable stay
Great location, comfortable room, fantastic coffee and breakfast, friendly staff.
A bit pricy
16 November 2025
great home from home
best hotel in London
nothing
13 November 2025
Fabulous staff, great reception area and we will re book.
Fabulous location, glamorous and cool.
Room a little on the small side
24 October 2025
A friendly and comfortable place to stay in easy reach of all London has to offer.
We only stayed for 1 night. We found the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed a meal in Henderson bar and kitchen. The food was delicious, great to be able to choose a small or larger plate and a short but nice selection of wine by the glass. I had the sea bass which was perfectly cooked.
The staff in the bar were friendly and helpful. Plus the cake of the day, chocolate and banana, was very good,
Our room was a good size with everything that we needed. The bathroom was clean and had lovely toiletries. The mini bar had a good choice of snacks, sweets and drinks and there was a coffee machine.
All in all we had a great stay and will definitely choose to stay here again.
28 September 2025
Beautiful property, lovely location, helpful staff!
The Laslett is a beautiful place to stay in a lovely location. Having a restaurant on site was very helpful. Staff was friendly and went above and beyond in helping us through a medical emergency. Millie in particular was so kind. I would stay here again.
The AC in our room wasn’t working upon check in but we appreciated that the reception staff promptly sent someone to inspect. Unfortunately the repairman couldn’t resolve the issue so we had to change rooms with a toddler, and one of the staff members helped us move our belongings.
21 September 2025
A pleasant if limited hotel, to be expected in a relatively small area.
Room was spacious and comfortable, though the beds were too hard for us.
Apart from the limited breakfast choice, we don't have any complaints.
21 September 2025
Nice little gem in a great part of town
Comfortable room, with everything you might need. Great bed. Kind and attentive team.
We found the breakfast menu a little limited. After 3 days we were having a hard time with it. But the quality and service are great.
13 September 2025
Great stay in a fantastic location
Fantastic location and intimate boutique hotel. Great staff, helpful and warm.
6 September 2025
Could not recommend a stay here more. We felt incredibly looked after
Kind and helpful staff, wonderfully decorated and clean, very comfortable bed and room, excellent food and drink and room service.
1 September 2025
Smart, clean, friendly hotel in great location
Excellent location, close to the station, but quiet at night.
The staff were all very friendly and the room was immaculate.
Breakfast was good too….
Just a very teeny minor moan, not a dislike. We opted to sit outside for breakfast in the sun, waited quite a while then had to remind reception that we were out there before we were served. But the breakfast was worth waiting for….
10 August 2025
A great spot to stay
It’s a beautiful property and I liked the common spaces, that they serve breakfast and lunch. The room was roomy and comfortable
Everything was great, the carpet itself was a little more business office inspired but aside from that the laslett did a great job welcoming us and we were very comfortable during our trip .
28 July 2025
Exceptional staff and quaint hotel in a lovely location.
Exceedingly friendly and accommodating staff. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and in a great location.
1 July 2025
Atractive comfortable boutique hotel in Notting Hill
Convenient to tube. Breakfast fabulous. Lunch good also. Staff fabulous. Room cool in spite of ambient 33degrees
No issues really
18 May 2025
Perfect for a whistle stop stay to London, seconds from tube station and beautiful terrace
Location was great, building was beautiful, terrace at the front wonderful for breakfast and cocktails
I didn’t like my room being in the basement
16 May 2025
Really friendly staff, fantastic location to the market, restaurants and the tube. Comfortable bed and fresh/new bed
Great location, beautiful boutique vibe, nice restaurant!
I wished I upgraded my room one or two levels for more room for large luggage. Our ensuite had water damage and should be fixed prior to putting people in that room
27 February 2025
Comfortable, clean and great location
Comfortable, clean and great location
22 February 2025
A delight, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left
Everything,, it’s a beautiful hotel, and the staff couldn’t be friendlier or more accommodating
Nothing
20 February 2025
Lovely hotel in fantastic part of London.
Fabulous location. Right beside Underground stop. Very friendly staff. Comfortable, nicely decorated rooms. Very clean.
Nothing.
16 February 2025
Would come back again to stay here.
Beautiful. Clean. Well organised. I had a late check in and Fash who checking us in looked after us and made us feel very comfortable with an upgrade, suggestions for where to order in. He organised our table setting in advance in anticipation of our very delayed order.
13 February 2025
Gorgeous hotel with beautiful room and lovely staff
Beautiful hotel, the most comfy bed and shower and the staff was so hospitable and accommodating!
The room was a bit small, so if traveling with big luggage it’s a bit tight
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage
- - Spa/wellness packages
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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