The Laslett
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Perks for the Parents
This 51-roomed Notting Hill hotel is made up of a series of 5 Grade 1-listed Victorian townhouses in the heart of cultural west London, close to many family-focused attractions. The Diana Memorial Playground is 7-minute walk away, Portobello Road market is a short stroll away and the museums on Gloucester Road, including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, are an 8-minute tube ride away. Staying here is a uniquely British experience, with a focus on sourcing award-winning local London goods including Workshop Coffee, Joe's Tea Co., Sipsmith Gin and Press London Juices. Penguin Classics are provided for bedtime reading, while the ground floor lobby has a library of British art and design books, walls of art and a cocktail cart, along with a restaurant serving anything from cocktails and cake to seasonal British dishes.
Why Kids Love it
The larger suites are set up to accommodate children (for up to 3) while extra rooms can be booked together for larger groups. and interconnecting rooms are available. There is a small selection of toys and games in the library, and the menu includes mac'n'cheese and toasted sandwiches. The location is great for exploring the best of child-friendly West London: the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Hyde Park, and 5 minutes from the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens. The in-room bar has items for parents - including cocktail making sets - and also a selection of retro British sweets to please younger visitors. The lobby includes a Little Shop of Curiosities by Jerome Dodd, a pop-up shop from the eclectic antiques curator, including decorative crystals, sparkly geodes and taxidermy butterflies to admire.
Things to Know
Guest bathrooms offer full-size skincare and bath amenities from REN. Guests are provided with complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, complimentary passes to a local, private gym, in-room spa treatments, food and drink from The Henderson Bar and Coffee Shop (available in the bar, restaurant, library, on the terrace or as a room service option), and off-site parking. All bathrooms have walk-in showers except for the Master Bedroom Suites, which have either a shower/bath combo or walk-in shower and freestanding bath. Windows are child safe and cannot open wide. There are stairs in common areas but none in the bedrooms. Extra beds can be added to some of the larger rooms for £45. Baby equipment can be provided on request through a rental partner, please inquire for more information.
About the Location
The Laslett is in Notting Hill, West London, just off Notting Hill Gate. The Notting Hill Gate tube station is a 1-minute walk away, and Portobello Road is under 5 minutes’ walk away. Car rental is not essential in this area - parking is difficult and there are plenty of reliable public transit and taxi/Uber options nearby and in the city. West End theaters are a 10-15 minute tube ride away while Hyde Park is an easy walk away. The nearest airport is Heathrow, approximately 40 minutes away by car/taxi or 30 minutes by Heathrow Express/Heathrow Connect.
Accommodation Details
The hotel has 51 rooms set across 5 interconnecting townhouses. Double rooms start from from £204 ($250 USD) per night, based on double occupancy. For families, options include interconnecting rooms that can come with 2 large beds, and suites with 1 king size bed and fold out sofa. Please consult the hotel directly (via ‘Contact Host’) for an accurate quote based on your party size and dates, and advice on the best room for your needs.
Master Bedroom Suites measure 323-367 sqft /30-34 sqm and sleep 2-3. They include a bedroom with super kingsize bed, day beds in some suites, high ceilings, French windows and desk plus dining table for 2. Bathrooms have a bath/shower combination or walk-in shower and freestanding tub. Treats include a bar, Roberts digital radio and Nespresso machine.
Master Bedroom Doubles measure 240-356 sqft /22-33 sqm and sleep 2. They have a kingsize bed, a desk, a bathroom with walk-in shower and a bar.
Double Bedrooms measure 204-235 sqft /19-22 sqm and sleep 2. They have a kingsize bed, a desk, a bar and a bathroom with walk-in shower.
Spare Room Doubles measure 193-203 sqft /18-19 sqm and sleep 2. They have a double bed, a small desk, and string shelving for storage. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower.
Spare Room Singles measure 172 sqft/16 sqm and sleep 1. They have a small double bed, a small desk, and string shelving for storage. They are mezzanine rooms, with the upper level acting as a wet room with shower.
Style Notes
Cool Britannia. Designed by London-based architecture and interior design firm Waldo Works, the hotel takes inspiration from Notting Hill’s colorful and creative heritage. Named after Rhaune Laslett, a well-loved Notting Hill community activist and organizer of the original Notting Hill Festival, the hotel include guest rooms and suites that look and feel as though they could be straight out of a stylish friend’s townhouse. Furnishings come from British designers, including furniture and lighting from the award winning Pinch, Race Furniture and Simon Day at Nocturne Workshop, while curated artworks and vintage curiosities come from antiques dealer Jerome Dodd.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Notting Hill, London
Movie stars, museums and the market
This pretty, arty and desirable area of West London has characterful streets of Georgian and Victorian houses, the vibrant Portobello Market on a Saturday and easy access to the rest the city. Close to Kensington Garden and Palace, it has Gloucester Road’s blockbuster museums on the doorstep, including the V&A, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. And - tell the kids - it’s also the area that Paddington Bear calls home.