Henley House

Frommer's Review

This B&B stands out from the pack around Earl's Court -- and it's a better value than most. The red-brick Victorian row house is on a communal fenced-in garden that you can enter by borrowing a key from the reception desk. The staff takes a keen interest in the welfare of its guests and is happy to take bewildered newcomers under their wing, so this is an ideal place for London first-timers. A ground-floor sitting room overlooks a rear courtyard. The decor is bright and contemporary; a typical room has warmly patterned Anna French wallpaper, chintz fabrics, and solid-brass lighting fixtures. Each room is fitted with a well-maintained shower-only bathroom. Breakfast is a cheerful event, served in a room decorated with terra-cotta accents and pots of dried flowers. For those who prefer to stay in rather than hit the area's hot spots (mostly gay bars), there's a shelf of books you're welcome to borrow.

Facilities:
Breakfast room; lounge; nonsmoking rooms

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