The NH London Kensington is very popular with flight crews, thanks to its easy access to Heathrow Airport by car or public transport. It's also ideal for families who want to explore an interesting part of the city without being right in the centre. Situated on a busy main road, the hotel is more peaceful and serene than you'd expect inside. Open spaces are bright and roomy with a starkly modern feel; the lobby is white with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and potted plants. At the back, there's a quiet garden with plenty of outdoor furniture for pre-dinner drinks in summer months.

The hotel is a little closer to slightly scruffy Earls Court than exclusive Kensington, on the busy and noisy A4. Earls Court is smartening up, though; it's home to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre and offers great transport links to the rest of London. It's a short and simple bus journey or a longish walk to London's most famous (and free) museums, including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

Rooms at the NH London Kensington are spacious and tastefully decorated, with carpeted floors, dark-wood furniture and simple framed prints on the walls. The color palettes are understated (mostly whites and grays), but an inset wall niche behind each headboard is painted with an accent color, such as red or violet, providing a bit of contrast. Amenities are fairly typical for a four-star hotel, and include minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. It's worth asking for a room facing the garden rather than the street, although the noise from the busy road outside is minimal. Some of the rooms have separate seating areas, and some have quirky features like an internal staircase with extra space upstairs.

The NH Kensington has a stylish restaurant serving international dishes and a bright and airy bar. There are also tables and chairs in the garden at the back of the hotel for summertime drinks. There's free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.