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In 1999, the movie industry unleashed ‘Notting Hill’ on an
unsuspecting world. Since then, simply utter the words, and
you will evoke notions of romance in a foreign country. But
Notting Hill is much more than that. Overlooking a private
leafy square, Somerset Prince's Square, Notting Hill offers
you an exclusive haven within London’s trendy and culturally
diverse district; renowned for its wealth of cosmopolitan
shops, cinemas, bars and restaurants.
Every year, during the last weekend of August, since 1964
Notting Hill hosts the second largest carnival in the world,
after the Carnival in Rio De Janeiro: parades with people in
colourful costumes, partying in the streets, cultural and
musical performances featuring Calypso music and other
international acts are just some of the fun not to be
missed.
Somerset Prince's Square is also close to the well-known
Portobello market with its hidden treasures and collectibles
ranging from high-class antiques to affordable crafts.
Another very popular haunt is the Mandarin Kitchen, winner
of the London restaurant awards for Best Chinese Restaurant;
savour the excellent Peking duck and lobster noodles that
are only two streets from your residence.
When returning from a hard day’s work, or an enchanting
evening at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, take the
Central Line to Notting Hill Gate Underground station. In
less than 10 minutes of a slow walk from that station, you
are back at Princes Square, being pampered with luxury and
comfort of the highest order.
Guest Rooms:
Great care has been taken with the choice of materials
and design of all the 37 deluxe residences at Somerset
Prince's Square: maximizing space, light and ease of living.
Stylish wooden floors and modern furnishings create a
contemporary feel within our executive studios, one and
two-bedroom apartments. Enjoy your much valued space and
privacy with a sumptuous meal prepared in your kitchen
(equipped with electric kettle, toaster, microwave oven,
cooker hob & hood, oven, utensils, crockery, cutlery and
glassware), followed by your all-time favourite movie. All of
the apartments have individually controlled heating and some
of them have a washing machine and dryer. DVD and VCR are
available on request.
The Restaurant:
The very popular haunt Mandarin Kitchen, winner of the London
restaurant awards for Best Chinese Restaurant; savour the
excellent Peking duck and lobster noodles that are only two
streets from your residence.
Facilities:
The hotel's reception team makes every effort to ensure that
your life at Somerset Prince's Square is one of comfort and
ease. We are always on hand to assist you with airport
transfers, theatre and restaurant bookings or any other
requirements you may have. Your maid service is ever attentive
to your specific housekeeping needs and maintains a sparkling
clean residence for you. Laundry facilities, dry cleaning and
grocery shopping services all provide freedom and flexibility
for enjoyment of your leisure hours.
Local Attractions:
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Borough of Paddington
– Paddington Underground station where you can take the
Heathrow Express directly to Heathrow airport
- Kensington Palace and
Gardens – features the magnificent State Apartments,
exhibitions and art galleries
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Hyde Park – Royal
Park opened to public, with a Serpentine lake, the War
Museum and the Wellington Arch and Museum
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Portobello Road
Market – shopping zone featuring attractive antiques and
reasonably-priced collectibles
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London School of
Economics – about 7km away. Take the tube from either
Bayswater, Queensway or Notting Hill Gate Underground
stations, to either Holborn, Temple or Charing Cross
Underground stations where it is another 5 to 10 minutes
walk away.
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London Business
School – about 3.5km away. Take the tube from either
Bayswater, Queensway or Notting Hill Gate Underground
stations to Baker Street Underground station where it is
another 5 minutes walk away in the opposite direction on
Baker Street until Park Road where you then turn left and
walk along Park Road for about 2 minutes to the school.
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Imperial College
(South Kensington Campus) – about 2.2km away. From South
Kensington Underground station, it is only a 5 minutes walk.
Either follow the subway signposted to the museums or walk
north up Exhibition Road. The college is next to the Science
Museum.
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