The Resident Kensington in London, England

The Resident Kensington offers 65 air-conditioned rooms with mini-kitchens fitted with a fridge, microwave, Brita tap, and Nespresso coffee machine. Each room includes a private bathroom with a power shower, a work desk, and an interactive LCD Smart TV. Guests can choose from room types ranging from cost Luxury Bunk rooms to expansive Deluxe rooms, some with a private patio.

The hotel sits 300 metres from Earl's Court Underground Station, which has a direct line from Heathrow Airport. A 10-minute walk reaches the Museum Quarter with the Natural History Museum, and Kensington Palace is within close proximity. Half a mile away is Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, while Knightsbridge and Harrods are a 20-minute walk.

A 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, luggage storage, and tour desk assistance. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press services. Guests can enjoy complimentary wine during the nightly happy hour in the lounge, and a breakfast menu from a local café can be ordered for room delivery.

Families can book Luxury Bunk rooms or Deluxe rooms that accommodate up to five people with extra cots available. The hotel provides a free welcome fruit basket, personalized cards, and small gifts for children upon arrival. Babysitting services are not available, but the quiet residential street and proximity to playgrounds make it suitable for families.

Rooms: Kitchenette with fridge, microwave, Nespresso in every room

Location: 300 m from Earl's Court Tube, direct from Heathrow

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, nightly wine happy hour

Family: Luxury Bunk rooms, welcome gifts, spacious Deluxe rooms