Backyard Market Tours

We had a family vacation in London and brought our adult children a grandchildren.The RIU was the perfect choice. They had spacious family rooms available and we had a lovely sixth story room with a view. The location was perfect, convenient, walkable to all of the iconic London sites, and convenient to buses, trains, and the tube. The staff were very helpful and kind they were accommodating and attentive. We loved the breakfast!

This is a very attractive small hotel in the busy area of Kensington. We had many buses to chose from that run past Harrod's or to museums or other things we wanted to visit. This is a big plus to us as we use buses to not only save a fortune, but to see cities as we get around. The concierge was very helpful, and helped us figure out that in the end it was going to be worth it to take a cab to the airport, for example, and called those cabs for us. Downstairs there is a really nice small restaurant with very good Italian food and good service. Breakfast was also served there and had a good selection and good service. The feel of the hotel is slightly old style, comfortable furniture and lovely decoration. I especially like the older style, as many notels in Europe have moved to a kind of black and grey and chrome look. This hotel made us feel as if we were in traditional historic London, and had the look and feel of a charming place to stay with tradition but of course modern amenities. Can't recommend it enough.

Amazing stay. Beautiful location. Across from Hyde Park. Comfortable and easy walking distance to the tube.