London area of W14 guide

What to do and where to stay in London's W14 neighbourhood

The postcode area of W14 is primarily home to West Kensington, on the western edge of central London. The notable landmarks of the area are the Olympia, an exhibition and events centre, and The Queen's Club, a private sporting complex which hosts an annual grass court tennis tournament in the lead up to Wimbledon. A residential area, within touching distance of the centre of the city, W14 consists mainly of Victorian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats. There are excellent examples of Victorian architecture, with several houses and some entire streets listed. An influx of spill-over wealth from nearby Kensington means that the area has experienced significant developments including the opening of more speciality shops, eateries and gastropubs. The Olympia is perhaps the area's most prominent feature and it hosts such events as BBC Good Food London, the London International Horse Show and the Spirit of Christmas Fair. W14 also includes part of the upmarket residential area of Holland Park.

See our recommended nearby W14 Hotels, and Pubs.

Kensington West
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
25 Matheson Road, W14
This family friendly hotel in West Kensington is a good choice if you’re travelling on a budget. Functional and affordable, all rooms come with en-suite facilities, ... More

 

 

Hilton Olympia
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
380 Kensington High Street, W148NL
Though it is designed for visitors to the nearby Olympia Exhibition Centre, there are plenty of other reasons to stay at the Hilton Olympia, not least ... More

 

 

The W14 Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
16-22 Gunterstone Road, W14
The W14 Hotel London is a 3 star budget hotel located in trendy Kensington. Spanning four beautiful Victorian town houses with original features, mixed in with ... More

 

 

Hotels in W14

 

The Scarsdale
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23A Edwards Square, London, W14, London W8
If pubs were judged by their location and setting, The Scardale Tavern in Kensington would top many lists for this really is quaint London at its ... More

 

 

Colton Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
187 Greyhound Road, London, W14, London W149SD
Utter the word "gastropub" or mumble the phrase "wine bar" inside this dinky local boozer and chances are you'll be gently shown the door and promptly ... More

 

 

Pubs in W14