This movie-set-like 2-bedroom apartment (one big master, one small room squeezing in a full double bed - see floor plan) is ideal for families, business travellers, and small groups of up to 4 guests.
Guests love the unbeatable location near Paddington, Hyde Park and Little Venice, comfort, cleanliness, and stress-free self-check-in.
Co-hosted by the highly reviewed MoreThanStays team - "Matterport Below the Terraces by MoreThanStays" virtual tour available. đ Guests have private use of the entire apartment: - Entire self-contained apartment - Private entrance via shared hallway - Outdoor patio shared with one other flat / lightwell area (no smoking allowed) - Self check-in via lockbox - Fast Wi-Fi throughout
đ Self-check-in using a key box located near the flat. Clear, step-by-step check-in instructions with photos are provided through the digital Guest Portal (once pre-check-in is complete), making it simple and stress-free to locate the building and gain entry. The key collection code appears at the booked check-in time (usually 3 PM, unless early check-in is booked in advance).
đ 2 key sets are provided and clearly labelled for ease of use.
đȘ Basement level flat (no lift - 15 steps down from the street level). Please pay attention in wet weather and with heavy luggage as steps can become slippery.
đ There is no dedicated parking. Street pay-and-display is limited to 2 hours; public parking nearby is around ÂŁ35 a day (APCOA parking Paddington).
đïž Matterport virtual tour available online (using listing name).
Co-hosted by MoreThanStays â a highly rated team trusted across major platforms. Youâre welcome to look us up online to learn more about us and see how we work. Our goal is straightforward: to ensure your stay is smooth, stress-free, and memorable.
đČ Digital Guest Portal
Shortly after booking, youâll receive access to our digital Guest Portal, designed to give you everything you need in one place:
Self Check-In: clear, step-by-step photo instructions (key-box codes appear automatically at your booked check-in time, usually from 3:00 PM)
House Manual: Wi-Fi details and easy-to-follow guides for the apartment
Local Guide: our hand-picked neighbourhood favourites â from great coffee to hidden gems
đ€ Support & Privacy
We respect your privacy and wonât disturb you during your stay. That said, weâre always just a message away. Guests consistently mention our fast, friendly, and helpful responses, whether they need a local recommendation or practical assistance.
đš 24/7 Emergency Assistance
For urgent matters such as access issues, safety concerns, or heating and plumbing problems, weâre available 24/7 by phone.
đ Multilingual Team
To facilitate communication, our team speaks English, French, Spanish, Polish, and Russian.
Please donât hesitate to reach out at any point â we genuinely want you to feel comfortable, supported, and at home.
đ We prefer to set clear expectations so guests can decide whether the property suits them â this helps create better stays and stronger 5-star experiences:
Basement apartment accessed by external, windy stairs only (no lift, caution in wet weather and with heavy bags or shopping). - As common with many central London period buildings, entrance areas may feel compact and practical rather than hotel-style. - Some normal building or street sounds may occasionally be heard. - The second bedroom is compact, so please review sleeping arrangements carefully. - No air conditioning, but fans may be available in warmer months. - Professionally cleaned with fresh linen and towels before arrival đ§Œ - If anything needs attention, let us know quickly so we can help promptly. - There is no dedicated parking, but you can use APCOA car park within a 10 min walk for around ÂŁ35 per day.
Guests with REDUCED MOBILITY, please consider: - The apartment is located on the basement level and is accessible only by stairs (approximately 15 steps). There is no lift. - External stairs may get slippery in wet weather and can be tricky with heavy luggage. - Some internal steps are present in the flat - pay attention especially at night. Fluorescent stickers present. - The bathroom includes a standard bath with a shower over it and is therefore not step free. - The building entrance and staircase are typical of historic London properties and may feel narrow when carrying large luggage.
COMPLULSORY PRE-CHECK-IN AND OPTIONAL EXTRAS
To help protect our community and ensure a smooth check-in experience, we use a secure Guest Portal powered by BoomNow (our Property Management System) and Truvi (a leading guest-screening and holiday home insurance provider). Once your booking is confirmed, youâll receive a link to complete a quick pre-check-in form and securely verify your ID. The Guest Portal link includes check-in instructions with photos, an access code, and an apartment guide.
We also offer a few optional extras, not included in your Airbnb reservation, which can be arranged separately after booking:
Extra bedding sets â ÂŁ30 per set delivered by our laundry on your chosen day.
Mid-stay refresh clean â ÂŁ66 (light clean up to 2 hours, then ÂŁ22 per extra hour if required, no linen change).
Baby equipment hire â ÂŁ30 (cot without bedding, baby bath, high chair).
In-person check-in or luggage assistance â fee varies by time and availability - ask for more details.
These extras are entirely optional and offered for convenience only. If you'd like to arrange any of them, just let us know after booking.
Travelling with CHILDREN: - The layout includes internal steps which may not be convenient for very young children without supervision. - Lower ground properties may require extra supervision for toddlers near stairs and patio/garden access. - Safety gates cannot be installed.
NOISE ADVISORY:
- The apartment is in central London near Paddington Station. While the street itself is generally quiet and residential, some city noise, neighbour noise and seagull calls can be heard despite the double glazing.
ALLERGIES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Our apartments are located in a variety of historic and modern buildings and may not be suitable for all.
- Guests with allergies or any special requirements are strongly encouraged to contact us before booking so we can help determine whether the property is suitable for their needs.
- While properties are professionally cleaned before arrival, we cannot guarantee fully allergen-free environments.
Weâre delighted to host you and want to ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Please take a moment to review our house rules.
1. General Conduct - Let us know if you need anythingâweâre happy to help! - Only the guests listed in your reservation may stay overnight. Contact us if youâd like to invite visitors. - Guests under 18 must be supervised at all times. - Please treat the space with care. Do not move or remove furniture and itemsâyou may be charged for damages or excessive cleaning. - Lock all doors and windows when leaving.
2. Respect for Neighbours - Keep noise levels down, especially during quiet hours: 10:00 PM â 8:00 AM (no loud music, shouting, or gatherings). - Please do not engage with neighbours â contact us via chat or call in urgent situations. - Drones and other unmanned vehicles are not allowed without permission.
3. Fire Safety - No smoking indoors or in the courtyard (including vapes). - No open flamesâthis includes candles, fireworks, or lanterns. - Do not cover electric radiatorsâuse the provided airer for drying clothes. - Keep communal areas clearâthese are emergency exits. - EV charging (including e-bikes/scooters) from domestic sockets is not allowed. - London Fire Brigade recommends charging gadgets only when you are present and awake.
4. Cleanliness - Remove outdoor shoes inside the apartment. - Follow the Guest Portal instructions for recycling and rubbish disposal.
5. Pets - Pets are not allowed unless agreed in advance. - Approved pets require an extra cleaning fee. - Pets must never be left unattended. - If travelling with pets, contact us for guidance on suitable spaces.
By staying here, you agree to follow these rules. Thank you, and enjoy your stay!
To find us, please use our postcode ( W2 6QT ) in your navigation or transport app.
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Very clean and cozy! Perfect location for travel to and from Paddington Station, and there were great dining and shopping options within blocks. Bart was very communicative and helpful. Comfy bed and very quietâwe could barely hear street noise at all. Would definitely stay here again!
Thank you so much, Tavia! Weâre thrilled you loved the location and the atmosphere of the flat, and we really appreciate your kind words about our communication. It was a pleasure hosting you â weâd love to welcome you back anytime youâre in London again!
The apartment is in a very quiet and safe location. It is steps from the Paddington Train station so it's a great base for taking the trains and tube. Wonderful restaurants and shops along the area too. The canal district is a few years away too. Apartment is clean and very comfortable. The kitchen has the basics. Washer and dryer available.
This property is steps from the Paddington train/metro station. Using the Heathrow Express got us from the airport to this flat in about 20 minutes! The street is lovely and very quiet. Even with the windows open all night, there were no disturbances.This flat is a quick walk to Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens. Walk to Notting Hill and enjoy the Portobello Road Markets.The space was great for our family of 4. There is 1 full bath and one powder room (sink and toilet). There is a Nespresso coffee machine that uses the larger pucks. Bart was super responsive and even brought us extra fans during our VERY hot stay. Air circulation was an issue on those hot, sunny days in London which I hear are few and far between.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Weâre really happy you enjoyed the unbeatable Paddington location (and the Heathrow Express convenience), the quiet street, and how close the flat is to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Notting Hill.
Itâs great to hear the space worked well for your family of four â and thank you for mentioning the bathroom setup and the Nespresso machine (itâs helpful for future guests).
Weâre also glad we could get extra fans to you quickly during the heatwave. Youâre right: on unusually hot, sunny London days, airflow can be more challenging in this type of flat, and weâre continuing to look at ways to improve air circulation for future summer stays.
Weâd love to host you again next time youâre in London!
The flat fit our needs exactly. So close to Paddington Station, but yet soooo quiet! The ground floor flat tended to be a little stuffy, and it was a challenge to get any good air flow to cool it down at all. There were fans available, and we did put those to use. The kitchen was well stocked, although we couldn't figure out how to use the oven, as it was missing a button. I'm sure that issue was us, just not familiar with a UK oven. Check in was fairly easy, but could be a challenge for people who aren't "techy". Overall, we had a good stay.
Thank you, Julie, for your review! Weâre really glad the flat fit your needs and that you loved the unbeatable Paddington location while still finding it wonderfully quiet.
Thanks as well for the helpful notes. Weâre sorry the flat felt a bit stuffy â ground-floor properties can be warmer in summer, and weâre looking at ways to improve airflow (alongside keeping fans available). On the oven: weâll double-check the controls and add clearer, step-by-step instructions in the house guide so itâs easy to use even if youâre not familiar with UK appliances.
And we hear you on check-in â we aim to keep it smooth, but weâll continue simplifying the instructions to make it as straightforward as possible for everyone.
Weâd love to host you again on your next trip to London!
Insanely convenient, scrupulously clean, safe, and quiet
I'm not sure if it shows up in the VRBO listing, but this is SO close to Paddington. Seriously, you could leave out the east entrance and practically trip into the flat. But the neighborhood was quiet and felt safe; even though we were in the basement, we kept the windows open in our bedroom overnight with no concern, and no rude awakenings. Another green flag: EXTREMELY clean. I'm a bit of a neat freak, and I was immediately struck by how well-tidied the flat was and how spotless the linens were. It IS a historic property, so if you've never been in one, you should plan to give a small amount of grace to the steps down into the flat and in the layout (third compliment: they did so well with the small space they had, storage for DAYS), but the appliances are modern and work well. And the flat was provisioned well, no hodgepodge of thrift store cutlery here. French press and a nice kettle, plus a full complement of dishes and cooking supplies. Communication was prompt and helpful, the CSR team is ace. This was a great stay!
Thank you so much, Jessica, for this incredible review! Weâre thrilled you found the flat insanely convenient for Paddington, while still feeling safe, quiet, and comfortable â and we really appreciate you highlighting that even as a basement flat, the neighbourhood felt secure and peaceful overnight.
Your comments on cleanliness mean a lot (especially from a self-confessed neat freak!) â we work hard to keep standards consistently high, from spotless linens to a properly stocked, non-mismatched kitchen. Weâre also glad you enjoyed the thoughtful touches like the French press and kettle, and that the storage and layout worked so well for you in a historic London building.
Huge thanks as well for the kind words about our communication and support team. Weâd love to host you again anytime youâre back in London!
Overall a positive stayPositives: apt is stocked with everything you need such hand soap, body wash, shampoo, paper towels and dish soap/sponge, kitchen cooking/ serving items and appliances; close to Paddington station which has several Tube lines; safety was taken into account with hallway markers on steps; able to control temp; beautiful neighborhood; overall clean; Washer/dryer was the best and they provide detergent!; easy check in and out.Negatives: Mattresses were so hard that our backs ached every morning; need some fixing such as mirrors on closets/lamp which are cracked but taped up for safety; towel hook in 1/2 bath broken; window in full bathroom cannot close but there is a window guard so no one can come in; the flat is in the basement - go down steps to enter. The area where the front door could be spruced up. But they did try to make it safer to walk down narrow steps; We had trouble with door locks and hard to turn the door lock to open door. Would be nice to have a different lock and doorknob to open the door.
Thank you for your review â weâre really happy to hear you had an overall positive stay and that you appreciated the well-stocked amenities, the washer/dryer (and detergent), the easy check-in/out, temperature control, and the fantastic Paddington / Hyde Park location.
We also genuinely appreciate you flagging what didnât work as well. Weâre already taking action on the maintenance points mentioned.
On the mattresses: comfort is very personal, and weâre sorry they felt too firm and affected your sleep. Weâre reviewing options to improve comfort going forward.
Thanks again for staying with us â and for the detailed feedback that helps us make the apartment better for future guests.
This welcoming basement apartment, typical of the area, combines character, practicality, and an exceptional central location.
Inside youâll find: - Bedroom 1: King bed (150 cm x 200 cm) - Bedroom 2: Double bed (135 cm x 190 cm, compact room, best for one guest or cosy for two) - 1 full bathroom with bathtub with shower - 1 additional WC - Spacious open-plan kitchen and living area - Small dining table with 2 chairs, 2 extra folding chairs available - Small dedicated workspace desk in master bedroom - Fast Wi-Fi - Smart TV with streaming apps in the living area - Separate washer and tumble dryer in the bathroom - Plenty of storage for luggage and clothing Kitchen includes: - Oven - Gas hob - Microwave - Fridge/freezer - Dishwasher - Nespresso + French press coffee options â - Toaster, kettle, cookware, dishes, utensils
Guests often mention the flat feels comfortable, well-equipped, and bigger than expected for such a central London location.
đ International extension leads (UK, EU, US) with USB-A and USB-C ports located near beds for convenient device charging.
đĄ Comfort features include good heating with smart thermostats and portable fans.
đ§Œ The apartment is professionally cleaned before every arrival and prepared with fresh linen and towels.