| When I received a request from one of our readers | | | | staff is reportedly very friendly and helpful. |
| for a recommendation on a 4 to 5 star hotel for | | | | Corus Hyde Park |
| $150/night, I really didn't think we'd have much luck | | | | 4 Stars |
| especially since dates for her stay are relatively soon | | | | Decor: Modern |
| - which means there is a possibility of less supply. | | | | Address: 1-7 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3LG |
| $150.00 is the equivalent to 0.608679774 British | | | | Nearest Tube: Lancaster Gate |
| pounds (Sept. 15, 2009) and considering the fact that | | | | Price 5 Nights: $945.08 ($189/night) per room |
| you pretty much pay in pounds for the equivalent in | | | | Including Taxes and Fees |
| dollars, I thought there'd be no way I'd find a great | | | | K West Hotel & Spa |
| place for GBP 91.30. I'm glad to say I was wrong. For | | | | 4 Stars |
| just a wee bit more, you can stay in a beautiful, | | | | Decor: Modern/Tres Chic |
| conveniently located 4-star hotel in London - even | | | | Address: Richmond Way, London W1 40AX |
| booking almost last minute! Here is what we came up | | | | Nearest Tube: Shepherds Bush |
| with: | | | | Price 5 Nights: $945.08 ($189/night) per room |
| Grand Plaza Hyde Park | | | | Including Taxes and Fees |
| 4 Stars | | | | Room Type: Leisure Double/PrePaid |
| Decor: Modern | | | | Gainsborough Hotel |
| Address: 42 Princes Square W2 4NL/just north of | | | | 4 Stars |
| Bayswater Road | | | | Decor: English Country House |
| Nearest Tube: Bayswater | | | | Address: 7-11 Queensberry Place |
| Price 5 Nights: $850.75 ($170/night) per room Including | | | | Nearest Tube: South Kensington |
| Taxes and Fees | | | | Price 5 Nights: $1052.20 ($210/night) per room |
| Room Type: Executive Studio with Double Bed | | | | Including Taxes and Fees |
| Although not in Kensington or Notting Hill, Grand Plaza | | | | Room Type: Large Double |
| Serviced Apartments is not far and still is close to | | | | Located in fabulous South Kensington, this is a |
| everything in London. The hotel is actually a serviced | | | | particularly nice find for the price. Beautiful and classic, |
| apartment residence with a hotel flare. | | | | the Gainsborough offers every amenity you could |
| Guestrooms at Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments | | | | want surrounded in a rich traditional English Country |
| offer DVD players, satellite tv, kitchenettes with | | | | Hotel feel. You're close to everything here with the |
| refridgerators, microwaves and even dishwashers. Full | | | | Sloane Square tube stop only a block away. Talk |
| high-speed internet with a desk and direct-dial phone. | | | | about a great location! |
| Bathrooms are showers and tubs with hairdryers. All | | | | There is a bar on site and the staff are reviewed as |
| guestrooms are non-smoking. | | | | helpful - just keep in mind that unless booking a |
| The hotel is very chic and modern with vessel sinks | | | | superior room or suite, the rooms tend to be a bit |
| in the bathrooms, high-end cabinetry, and fresh-clean | | | | small. But the overall reviews on this hotel are very |
| lines. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the | | | | good. |