The independently owned Mayflower Hotel is easily the classiest place we visited in Earls Court. Sure, it's a bit pricier than other places we recommend in the area. But excellent attention to detail, an extraordinarily professional staff, and tasteful East-meets-West decor make it a worthwhile visit -- particularly if you're looking for a romantic getaway. And we're not the only ones who think so: the Mayflower Hotel has been hailed in "The Sunday Times."
The Mayflower's welcoming lounge is fitted with marble floors, comfy leather couches, a self-service coffee bar, and a well-spoken pet parrot. The 48 rooms, all en suite and spotlessly clean, have incredibly soft mattresses, attractive ceiling fans, and quality linens. These come in three classes: Standard, Executive, and Luxury. An Eastern edge permeates the ambiance: carved Buddha's, Indian throw pillows, wood varnish bed frames with henna-like designs. And in addition to the hotel's aesthetic bliss, the streets surrounding the Mayflower are quiet, making for a peaceful visit.
In addition, the Mayflower rents out 30 apartments. More spacious than the rooms, these come as studios or one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All have kitchens and the same rich decor.
» Arhan Virdhi
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
About the Mayflower neighborhood
Young by London standards, the area known as Earls Court wasn’t much more than a farm until the city decided to build Earls Court station in the 1860s. Located south of Hyde Park and west of pricier Kensington and Chelsea, Earls Court was popular with newcomers to the city, attracted by lower rents throughout the 20th century. Today the area is a mix of working class and gentrified developments, combing beautiful Georgian townhouses, quiet squares, cheap fast food restaurants, gay nightlife, and a youthful buzz on the streets. The neighborhood offers innumerable anonymous budget hotels.
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