The Portobello Review

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The Portobello

Fodor's Review:

One of London's most famous hotels, the little Portobello (formed from two adjoining Victorian houses) is seriously hip and attracts scores of celebrities. It's a quirky place, decorated with utter abandon. In your (small but stylish) room, you're likely to find an assortment of antiques, luxurious fabrics, statues, and bizarre bric-a-brac. Some rooms have balconies and claw-foot bathtubs. Room 16 has an extraordinary Victorian "bathing machine" that actor Johnny Depp is said to have once filled with champagne for Kate Moss, a former flame. Pros: stylish; great for celebrity-spotting; good location. Cons: most rooms are quite small; may be too eccentric for some.

  • Hotel Details: 24 rooms
  • In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar.
  • Rate includes: Continental breakfast
  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed 10 days at Christmas
  • Tube: Notting Hill Gate
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