StayAreasIs Garden Court Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you want a quiet, residential base with pretty streets and Portobello Market. Garden Court Hotel is in Notting Hill, about 27 minutes from Natural History Museum by public transport. It suits couples and families, and the Central line reaches Oxford Circus in about ten minutes.
Our note: Simple rooms on a Bayswater garden square, a short walk from Notting Hill Gate.
- Area
- Notting Hill
- Address
- 30-31 Kensington Gardens Square, W2 4BG
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 7.7 / 10 from 2,479 reviews
- Stars
- 3 stars
- Typical budget double in Notting Hill
- About $140 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 50 minutes, Circle line to Paddington, then the Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express
How far Garden Court Hotel is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Notting Hill, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural History Museum | 2.2 km | — | 27 minbus 52 |
| Big Ben | 4.8 km | — | 33 minCircle |
| Buckingham Palace | 3.6 km | — | 37 minCircle |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 6.4 km | — | 39 minbus 52, Central |
| Trafalgar Square | 4.4 km | — | 40 minbus 52, Central, bus 29 |
| British Museum | 4.5 km | — | 40 minbus 52, Central |
| Covent Garden Market | 4.7 km | — | 42 minbus 52, Central |
| London Eye | 5.3 km | — | 42 minbus 52, Central, Jubilee |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Garden Court Hotel has
- Parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
Not listed: room service, restaurant, bar, gym, swimming pool, spa, air conditioning and pets allowed.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Notting Hill
Pastel houses, Portobello Road Market and quiet garden squares. A residential, romantic base that feels like living in London rather than visiting it.
20 min to Leicester Square. Notting Hill Gate (Central, District, Circle lines) and Ladbroke Grove.
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Garden Court Hotel: questions
Is Garden Court Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you want a quiet, residential base with pretty streets and Portobello Market. Garden Court Hotel is in Notting Hill, about 27 minutes from Natural History Museum by public transport. It suits couples and families, and the Central line reaches Oxford Circus in about ten minutes.
How far is Garden Court Hotel from Portobello Road Market?
1.0 km in a straight line, about 16 minutes on foot.
How do I get from Heathrow to Garden Court Hotel?
About 50 minutes door to door to Notting Hill: Circle line to Paddington, then the Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express.
Is the area around Garden Court Hotel safe?
Street crime in Notting Hill is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Garden Court Hotel have room service?
Room service isn't listed for Garden Court Hotel on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Garden Court Hotel have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Garden Court Hotel on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Garden Court Hotel have air conditioning?
Air conditioning isn't listed for Garden Court Hotel on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.