Monarch House - Serviced Apartments - Kensington

Excellent location right on Kensington high st. Near the metro station and lots of bus stops around. There's a waitrose right beside it which was just great and convenient. Walking distance from Notting Hill and Hyde Park. Staff were very friendly. We had a 2-br unit which was huge and clean. Complete kitchen equipment for cooking. The only downside was the timing, full renovation was going on at the entrance. They had to fully close it halfway our stay and we had to enter/exit through the basement parking which made it a bit of a hassle. Also, after check out, needed to use the toilet which apparently they didn't have. The staff merely told me "No toilet", shrugged and offered no alternatives whatsoever. This was before an hour & a half car ride to the airport so imagine my torture. If this was the case, having no public toilet, you should be prepared to have alternatives (e.g. where the nearest public toilet is at). The staff didn't offer help, they just told me "try the restaurants around".

As a family of 4, we stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment for 5 nights and we had a great overall experience. First of, the apartment was clean and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The best part was the location with easy access to the tube, grocery stores and coffee shops.

We booked our stay at Monarch House based on TripAdvisor reviews, and those reviews were spot on. Not only was the one bedroom apartment we stayed in one of the most spacious, but it was fully equipped, and all appliances worked. Monarch House is very conveniently located on Kensington High Street, just next to a Waitrose supermarket and close to the underground station. Almost all high street shops are on Kensington high street as are some fine restaurants, and with Holland Park just opposite, and Kensington Gardens a short walk away, it really is a perfect location. With The Royal Albert Hall, Brompton Oratory and many museums close by, almost all entertainment options are close at hand, and the rest easily accessible. The servicing of the apartment was done every other day, and meticulously. The staff were friendly and helpful and made this definitely one of our best stays in London. We visit London every year, and since 2012, have always stayed in serviced apartments. This one stands out! I highly recommend this place, and for sure it will be where we stay in future.