The Distillery
186 Portobello Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W11 2DY, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 211 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Perfect location right in the middle of Portobello Road but not too noisy up in the rooms. Staff were great and greeted us like VIPs when we went down to the bar for a drink.

The Distillery in London provides adults-only accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 2.5 km from Paddington Station, 3.3 km from Royal Albert Hall and 3.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is 100 metres away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at The Distillery include air conditioning and a desk. Lord's Cricket Ground is 3.6 km from the accommodation, while The Serpentine is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 21 km from The Distillery.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
The Distillery has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 26 Jun 2018.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
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- James
United Kingdom
“Perfect location right in the middle of Portobello Road but not too noisy up in the rooms. Staff were great and greeted us like VIPs when we went down to the bar for a drink.” - Gary
United Kingdom
“The staff were very polite and helpful. The food was exceptional. The location was fantastic.” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff who brought my supper up to my room for me. Great food! The only shame was the lack of breakfast but I knew this in advance. It was much quieter than I expected too.” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Very central, beautiful rooms. I worried it would be noisy but the rooms are surprisingly quiet for this part of London. Staff we really helpful and the room was immaculate” - Elizabeth
Australia
“Fantastic location, very clean and great service. Staff were excellent, good food and drinks. Rooms had everything you needed. We were travelling from Australia and were made very welcome by everyone.” - Rambo_uk
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub in the centre of Portobello market. Lots going on and a great place to eat and sit outside watching the world go by. The room was clean tidy and reasonable size and decent value for money when I stayed. The staff were helpful and...” - George
United Kingdom
“Location was awesome, used for an event in Hyde park, a plethora of interesting places to eat on the whole street! Massive windows in the room gave it lots of light and an airy feel. Bed was more than adequate and really comfy.” - Declan
United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff. Amazing location. Got complementary cocktails in our room on arrival.” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Amazing location, so much going on but the rooms are really quiet all the time. 2nd time we've stayed and we will again. Just be aware there are 2 fights of stairs to the rooms no lift, not an issue for us and the staff are happy to help with bags.” - Nerys
United Kingdom
“Great location, easy to walk around Notting Hill and thru to Hyde Park, or to events at Shepherds Bush. Closest underground station is Ladbroke Grove. Save some energy for the stairs up to the rooms! Loved watching the market activity, lots of...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hey team! Hope you’re doing good :) does the standard double room have a table where you can put your laptop and work a little? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, Yes, all of our rooms come with a desk and chair. Kind regards, The Distillery TeamAnswered on 27 September 2022Hi, Just wondering if you have a room on a lower level as I'm physically compromised with a bad leg. Thanks.
Apologies, All 3 of our rooms are located on the top floor which can only be accessed via the stairs.Answered on 11 July 2023Are beds made including bed sheets? Other sites say that need to bring your own bedsheets
We provide bed sheetsAnswered on 4 July 2022
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- GinTonica
- CuisineSpanish
- Open forDinner
Facilities of The Distillery
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- View
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
The Distillery accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Distillery
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Room options at The Distillery include:
- Double
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The Distillery has 1 restaurant:
- GinTonica
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The Distillery is 3.1 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Distillery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Distillery is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Distillery offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):