1 Lexham Gardens

The three-star 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel is not the fanciest spot around, but it does the trick for the unfussy budget traveler in search of a clean and cheap home base in London. The hotel’s 55 rooms are equipped with coffee and tea facilities, a TV, phone and private bathroom,.

The basics

• Clean, no-frills rooms. The hotel may feel a bit down at the heel, but rooms are adequate, cozy and offer all the necessities.

• Some guest complaints. Some guests find the beds uncomfortable, and a few had issues with hot water for showers. Overall, though, those looking for a simple, affordable place to sleep found the 1 Lexham Gardens to be a good value.

• Fabulous Kensington location. For ritzy Kensington, where room rates can easily soar, the modestly priced 1 Lexham Gardens represents a solid value.

• A full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Location

The 1 Lexham Gardens is well located, within a 15-minute walk from Earl’s Court, the Kensington High Street shopping thoroughfare and lush Holland Park. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace can be reached in 30 minutes on foot.

• Tube: The 1 Lexham Gardens is a 10-minute walk from both the High Street Kensington (Circle and District lines) and Earl’s Court (Circle, District and Piccadilly) stations.