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Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments

Name: Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments
Address: 42 Princes Square, London, GB

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍42 Princes Square · London ↗

📞+442079858000·Official site ↗

Family roomsLift / ElevatorSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingTerraceOutdoor furnitureAll 33 facilities +

Review

Official

This establishment offers luxurious private apartments that are well-placed for Hyde Park, Notting Hill and Kensington Palace. All apartments have modern, open-plan kitchenettes and are fully furnished with high-quality modern appliances. They are ideal if you require independence, space and serviced accommodation. Grand Plaza is 5 minutes’ walk from Paddington Train Station and is a short walk from Whiteley's shopping centre. Bayswater and Queensway Tube stations are a short distance away. Complimentary high-speed broadband internet is available. The apartments, holding up to 6 people, have a double room and the rest of the guests sleep in the living room. The bathroom is inside the master bedroom.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 279 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the excellent location near transport and parks, plus practical apartment amenities and daily cleaning. Common complaints involve the aged building, cramped or dated rooms, and confusing layouts. Some report unfriendly reception, slow deposit refunds, and hygiene issues, though overall sentiment remains positive.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.4

Location9.2

Wi-Fi8.4

Rooms8.4

Cleanliness8.4

Service8.1

Value8.0

Facilities7.9

＋ PraisedExcellent location near tube and parks · Apartments with kitchens suit families · Clean rooms and comfortable beds · Good value for money

－ ComplaintsDated facilities and cramped spaces · Narrow corridors and complex layout · Unfriendly reception staff · Some rooms lack air conditioning

KEYSuitable for families valuing location and kitchen facilities. Expect aged interiors, navigate complex corridors with luggage, and confirm AC/room details upon booking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What are the nearby conveniences?＋

The location is excellent (score 9.2), minutes from Hyde Park and tube stations. Nearby shopping includes Portobello Market and Westfield.

diningDoes the hotel offer breakfast or dining services?＋

While breakfast isn't listed, all apartments have kitchens for self-catering. Room service delivery is also available for dining convenience.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes, it welcomes children and has family rooms. 172 family guests praised the location and practical kitchens, though some rooms are compact.

businessIs it convenient for business travelers to work here?＋

Very convenient. Rooms offer high-speed free WiFi (score 8.4) and desks. Fax/photocopying and safety deposit boxes are also available.

coupleHow is the experience for couples? Are rooms quiet?＋

Great value (score 8.0) with a romantic location. However, some couples reported noise, dated facilities, or odors; verify room condition if sensitive to sleep quality.

roomAre the rooms well-equipped? Is there a kitchen?＋

Yes, fully furnished studios include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and kitchen appliances. Guests praise practicality, though some rooms feel small due to the aged building.

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Room types · 10

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Three-Bedroom Apartment

1 × Double bed65 ㎡up to 6

This spacious apartment features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 4 beds.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (6 Adults)

1 × Sofa bed50 ㎡up to 6

This apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment features a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 3 beds.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)

1 × Double bed44 ㎡up to 4

This large, luxury apartment has separate bedrooms and an open-plan living and kitchen area. Some apartments are equipped with a dishwasher.

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Family Apartment sleeps 6

1 × Sofa bed40 ㎡up to 6

This apartment has a queen-size bed or 2 single beds, 2 double sofa beds, a dining area, and a kitchen with a fridge. Some apartments are equipped with an electric oven.

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Quadruple Executive Apartment

1 × Sofa bed34 ㎡up to 4

One double bedroom, a living room with a double sofa bed and a kitchenette. There is no space for extra beds.

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Quadruple Executive Studio

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed32 ㎡up to 4

Features an open plan room with a double bed and one double sofa-bed, a seating area and a small kitchen. No space for extra beds.

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Triple Executive Apartment

1 × Sofa bed30 ㎡up to 3

One double bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a kitchenette. There is no space for extra beds.

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Triple Executive Studio

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed28 ㎡up to 3

Features an open plan room with one double bed and one sofa bed, a seating area and a small kitchen. No space for extra bed.

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Double Executive Apartment

1 × Double bed25 ㎡up to 2

One double bedroom with a living room and kitchenette. There is no space for extra beds.

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Double Executive Studio

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed24 ㎡up to 2

Features an open plan room with double/twin beds, a seating area and small kitchen. No space for extra beds.

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DiningSights

The Ledbury

Modern Cuisine · ★★★ Michelin

££££

Among The Ledbury's many strengths has always been Brett Graham's close relationship with his suppliers. In some cases that supplier is himself, with pigs raised on his farm and the restaurant housing its own mushroom cabinet. These stunning ingredients are amplified by beautifully balanced combinations and the kitchen's ability to deliver multiple layers of flavour without overcomplicating things, such as in the hay-aged pigeon with girolles, vadouvan, cherry and sauerkraut. The service team are refreshingly approachable and have an impressive knack for putting everyone at ease.

732m

CORE by Clare Smyth

Modern British · ★★★ Michelin

££££

From the charming welcome to the last of the delicious petit fours, Clare Smyth's elegant Notting Hill restaurant offers a superb experience. Start with a drink in the delightful Whiskey & Seaweed bar, before choosing between an à la carte or two tasting menus. 'Core Seasons' features more recent seasonal creations, while 'Core Classics' includes Smyth signatures like 'Potato and Roe' and 'Lamb Carrot'. Throughout, the eye-catching dishes take outstanding ingredients and fashion them into beautifully balanced, skilfully composed dishes with supreme depth of flavour.

850m

Dorian

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

Terse menu descriptions belie the quality of the cooking at this energisingly busy neighbourhood brasserie in Notting Hill. Excellent primary ingredients are at the core, which are lovingly treated by the kitchen team, with highly skilled wood-fired grilling a feature of the menu; grab a seat at the counter to get a view of the chefs in action. Dishes vary from single-bite snacks such as creamy liver parfait toast to shared main courses like deliciously filling Limousin veal chop with vin jaune. First-timers should follow the friendly service team's advice on what – and how much – to order.

765m

Caractère

European Contemporary, European · ★ Michelin

££££

'Never judge a book by its cover' certainly rings true here, as within this former pub sits a convivial and really quite stylish restaurant, where sophisticated cooking combines with efficient, unstuffy service. Alongside an à la carte, you have the option to ‘build your own’ 5 course tasting menu by selecting one dish from each of their ‘character’ profiles; these range from 'Subtle' (such as Acquerello risotto) to 'Robust' (roast lamb, perhaps) and finish with 'Greedy' for dessert. Top-notch ingredients and strong classical technique run throughout.

851m

Kitchen W8

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

Relaxed and free from pomposity, there is a lovely neighbourhood feel to this restaurant that provides both great cooking and a warm welcome. The versatility of the place knows no bounds, as it’s as suited to a romantic dinner as it is to a quick lunch while out shopping or when celebrating with friends. The reliably enjoyable dishes are based on classical combinations and often have a Mediterranean inflection – such as carpaccio of scallops or grilled octopus with smoked paprika aioli. A good value set menu is available alongside the à la carte, but must be booked in advance.

1.6km

AngloThai

Thai · ★ Michelin

££££

‘Rooted in Thailand, Uniquely British’ is the tagline of this joyfully run restaurant from John and Desiree Chantarasak – John is half-Thai, half-British, a duality that informs his cuisine. The exemplary ingredients – from crab to venison – are sourced from across the UK, including from Desiree’s family’s farm, but you can certainly expect more than British ingredients simply married with Thai flavours. There are reimagined and innovative dishes aplenty here too, such as Brixham crab with caviar and coconut ash cracker. Clever sourcing also extends to the furniture, with the tables made from

2.1km

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

As soon as you are welcomed with warmth and charisma by the outstanding service team, you know you're in for a special experience at this jewel of a restaurant. The chefs achieve a perfect blend of modernity and classicism, combining seasonal dishes that embrace Alain Ducasse's beloved 'naturalité' with a roster of his signature recipes – such as the peerless rum baba, a dessert that consistently delivers culinary ecstasy. Underpinning it all are outstanding ingredients, technical mastery and miraculous balance in dishes that can be at once intense and fresh, both rich and delicate.

2.7km

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Traditional British · ★★ Michelin

££££

Heston Blumenthal has announced that this restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel will close for good in early 2027, so now’s the time to see exactly why it has always been so highly rated. The menu may take inspiration from England's oldest recipe books, but there is still something decidedly 'Heston' about the creative dishes. The signature illusory 'Meat Fruit' epitomises his playful influence, while providing a reminder that superb flavours underpin his dishes – in this case it's a smooth, delicious chicken liver parfait. In another twist, guests are asked how much interaction

2.5km

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Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 10

Three-Bedroom Apartment

Two-Bedroom Apartment (6 Adults)

Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)

Family Apartment sleeps 6

Quadruple Executive Apartment

Quadruple Executive Studio

Triple Executive Apartment

Triple Executive Studio

Double Executive Apartment

Double Executive Studio

Facilities · 33

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