🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
More House
📍 53, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2ED
Your stay — More House
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The Property — More House
More House is a clean, no-frills three-star on the northern edge of Hyde Park, with a lobby that smells faintly of polish and feels like a quiet retreat from the Bayswater Road traffic. Rooms are compact but modern, and the USP is location: you step out into Kensington Gardens in under two minutes. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a reliable base near central sights without paying for hotel dining or a bar scene.
Chronicles of London
London was founded by the Romans as Londinium around 43 AD, a bridgehead on the Thames that grew into a medieval trading hub. The Great Fire of 1666 swept away much of the timber city and spurred brick rebuilding, including Wren’s St Paul’s. Victorian engineering brought the sewers, railways and the embankments that define the modern riverfront. Today, London is a hyper-diverse global capital, equally known for its royal pageantry and its cutting-edge food markets and galleries.
Best Time to Visit
Full London guide →Best months
May–June: long daylight (nearly 16 hours in June), temperatures around 18–22°C, parks in full leaf, and crowds are still manageable before the school-holiday peak.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month, driven by school holidays, the Notting Hill Carnival (late August) and Wimbledon (July/August). Hotel prices can double from the spring baseline, and advance booking several months ahead is essential.
Budget shoulder season
September and October budget months: warm enough for outdoor sightseeing, lighter crowds after the school rush, and hotel rates drop 20-30% from the summer peak.
Weather & packing
London’s climate is famously fickle, often cycling through sun, drizzle and wind in a single afternoon. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes that can handle wet pavements — leave the umbrella at home, it will break or blow inside out.
Live City Briefing — London
- Elizabeth line is fully operational from Heathrow to Paddington (10 min walk from More House).
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is not running in June, but summer concerts in the park require advance tickets.
- New ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) now covers all inner London; if driving into the hotel, check your vehicle meets the standard or expect a daily charge.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to More House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (overlooking the garden/square). These floors have less street noise from Cromwell Road and the upper levels are quieter, away from the breakfast room and reception on the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid Room 1 on the ground floor (only step-free room, but directly adjacent to the side entrance and breakfast room, so can be noisy). Also avoid rooms at the front on the first or second floor — Cromwell Road is a busy dual carriageway with constant traffic, so early-morning sirens and buses are guaranteed.
Best views
The best view is from top-floor front rooms overlooking the garden squares of South Kensington — you’ll see the Natural History Museum’s roof and a leafy streetscape. Rear rooms look out over private gardens, which is pleasant but less iconic.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest — furthest from street traffic and lift buzz, and less foot traffic from other guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Cromwell Road is a main A-road with heavy traffic from early morning (7am) until late evening; police and ambulance sirens are common. The lift is audible on floors 1 and 2, especially near the shaft. The breakfast room (ground floor rear) starts service at 7am, so overhead rooms hear chairs scraping and cutlery clatter.
Insider tips
1. Parking: don’t bother with the NCP on Park Lane unless you have to — it’s £36 for 24h. Instead, use JustPark or similar for a resident’s driveway nearby; you can often find a spot for £15–20/day within 10 minutes’ walk. 2. Wi-Fi works fine but ask at reception for the password if the auto-connect doesn’t work — they’re happy to help, and the connection is fast enough for streaming.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — More House
Free for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps, no login—just connect to 'MoreHouse-WiFi'
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; lobby has magazines for sale. Building is a converted Victorian townhouse with original high ceilings
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop okay if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half night's rate
Free for day of arrival/departure at front desk
Step-free via ramped side entrance; ground-floor room available (Room 1); no adapted bathroom
No on-site parking. Nearest public: NCP Park Lane (5-minute walk), £36/24h. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 5% room rate per night (included in most booking quotes; verify at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: First night's charge taken at booking; £50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parish Church of St. Stephen (76 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (442 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St Jude's (534 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St Augustine's, Queen's Gate (535 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Kensington Arcade — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Redcliffe Square Gardens — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Natural History Museum — 616 m · ~8 min walk
Drayton Arms Theatre — 724 m · ~9 min walk
St Luke's Chuch PLayground — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Boots — 130 m · ~2 min walk
Tesco Express — 188 m · ~2 min walk
Gloucester Road — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at banks or supermarkets for best rates; avoid airport bureaux and tourist exchange shops which charge poor margins; Travelex and independent bureaux on High Street Kensington offer reasonable rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are standard and widely accepted; most venues accept major credit/debit cards; cash increasingly unnecessary but some smaller independent shops may prefer cards.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included (check bill); taxis: round up or 10% for good service; hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters; not mandatory but expected at service venues.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee shops (Pret, Caffe Nero, Starbucks) around South Ken tube and Exhibition Road: £2.50-3.50 for standard coffee.
Meal deals from supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury's) on Cromwell Road and nearby: £3.50-5.50 for sandwich/snack/drink combo.
Casual ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese) on nearby side streets or Gloucester Road: £8-12 for a main course.
South Kensington tube area and Exhibition Road have food vendors; Gloucester Road has diverse street-food options; food courts in shopping areas (like at Bayswater border) offer budget options.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose branches on Cromwell Road and Knightsbridge; Lidl and Aldi less common but present in adjacent areas—budget basics 20-30% cheaper at discounters.
High Street chains on Brompton Road (Zara, H&M, Topshop level retailers); Kensington High Street has mid-range and budget options; Oxford Street (15-min tube) for larger budget fashion selection.
Oyster card or contactless payment for London buses/tube (daily cap ~£8.50 zones 1-2); cheapest airport transfer: National Express coach (£6-10) or District/Circle line from Heathrow (£1.75-3.40) combining with tube.
Buy an Oyster card immediately and use contactless/mobile pay to avoid tourist pricing; visit supermarket meal deals for lunch/snacks rather than cafés; many museums (V&A, Natural History, British) nearby are free entry.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in London, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at More House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 175 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 130 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Central London attractions (Leicester Square, Charing Cross) → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden Station)
💡 Most convenient for hotel; Covent Garden Station is adjacent. Contactless payment auto-caps daily fares at £8.50. Download TfL Go app for real-time updates.
Airports/Central London → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden)
💡 Get Oyster card or contactless payment; cheapest local option. Piccadilly Line goes near Covent Garden. Avoid rush hours if possible.
Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden area)
💡 Use official taxi ranks at airports; Uber available but black cabs are iconic. Surge pricing during peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm).
Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (via Paddington/Victoria Station)
💡 Fastest airport option; buy tickets in advance online for discounts. Connect via Circle/District lines to hotel area within 10 mins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at More House?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (overlooking the garden/square). These floors have less street noise from Cromwell Road and the upper levels are quieter, away from the breakfast room and reception on the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at More House?
Avoid Room 1 on the ground floor (only step-free room, but directly adjacent to the side entrance and breakfast room, so can be noisy). Also avoid rooms at the front on the first or second floor — Cromwell Road is a busy dual carriageway with constant traffic, so early-morning sirens and buses are guaranteed.
Is More House noisy?
Cromwell Road is a main A-road with heavy traffic from early morning (7am) until late evening; police and ambulance sirens are common. The lift is audible on floors 1 and 2, especially near the shaft. The breakfast room (ground floor rear) starts service at 7am, so overhead rooms hear chairs scraping and cutlery clatter.
Which rooms have the best views at More House?
The best view is from top-floor front rooms overlooking the garden squares of South Kensington — you’ll see the Natural History Museum’s roof and a leafy streetscape. Rear rooms look out over private gardens, which is pleasant but less iconic.
What are insider tips for staying at More House?
1. Parking: don’t bother with the NCP on Park Lane unless you have to — it’s £36 for 24h. Instead, use JustPark or similar for a resident’s driveway nearby; you can often find a spot for £15–20/day within 10 minutes’ walk. 2. Wi-Fi works fine but ask at reception for the password if the auto-connect doesn’t work — they’re happy to help, and the connection is fast enough for streaming.
What time is check-in at More House?
Check-in at More House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does More House have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps, no login—just connect to 'MoreHouse-WiFi'
Is there a city or tourist tax at More House?
5% room rate per night (included in most booking quotes; verify at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near More House?
Meal deals from supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury's) on Cromwell Road and nearby: £3.50-5.50 for sandwich/snack/drink combo.
What is the cheapest way to get around from More House?
Oyster card or contactless payment for London buses/tube (daily cap ~£8.50 zones 1-2); cheapest airport transfer: National Express coach (£6-10) or District/Circle line from Heathrow (£1.75-3.40) combining with tube.
When is the best time to visit London?
May–June: long daylight (nearly 16 hours in June), temperatures around 18–22°C, parks in full leaf, and crowds are still manageable before the school-holiday peak.
Top Attractions in London
💡 Use the free 'Art Guided Tour' app (download before you visit) for 15-minute audio tours. The Sainsbury Wing entrance is less crowded than the main portico.
💡 Go early on weekday mornings (10am) to avoid crowds. The permanent collection is free; special exhibitions cost extra.
💡 Walk the full length from Marble Arch to Kensington Palace (about 2.5 km) for the best cross-section of the park. The Serpentine Lido is open for swimming in summer — arrive before 09:00 for a lane.
💡 Walk from Hyde Park Corner to Kensington Palace via the Serpentine Bridge. Free deckchairs are available near the Lido (first come, first served). Avoid the paid boating unless you really want to.
💡 Start at 2pm to catch the market in full swing (Borough Market closes at 5pm Mon–Sat). No entry fee for any part of the walk itself. Cross Tower Bridge for a free view of the Tower of London.
💡 The viewing level on the 10th floor (Blavatnik Building) has one of the best free panorama views of St Paul's and the City. Entry is free; book a timed slot online.