London area of W9 guide

What to do and where to stay in London's W9 neighbourhood

The residential district of Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue is the main presence in W9, falling between Kilburn and St John's Wood. The area is mainly quite affluent, consisting of many large Victorian and Edwardian blocks of mansion flats. The area is characterised by wide tree-lined avenues, large communal gardens and red-brick mansion blocks, not to forget the picturesque Little Venice, the junction between Regent's Canal and the Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal. Maida Vale is home to some of the BBC's radio studios. The building on Delaware Road is in fact one of the BBC's earliest locations, pre-dating Broadcasting House in White City, and was the centre of the BBC radio news service during the Second World War. There are seven music and radio drama studios and some were famously home to John Peel's BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions. Staying on the music theme, the area is also a haven for British rock royalty with names such as Jarvis Cocker, Robert Smith and Paul Weller all thought to live nearby.

See our recommended nearby W9 Hotels, and Pubs.

Quality Maitrise Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
53-59 Kilburn High Road, NW6
Located in North London, just a 2-minute walk from Kilburn Park Tube station, the Quality Maitrise hotel offers value for money and 50 modern rooms. It's ... More

 

 

The Colonnade Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
2 Warrington Crescent, W9
Little Venice’s tranquil waterways, colourful narrow boats and meandering canals are easily reached from The Colonnade. However it’s also served by good connections, just two minutes ... More

 

 

Umi Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
16 Leinster Square, W2
This practical, budget hotel is a great value considering its exclusive postcode within leafy Notting Hill. The hotel was established with young people in mind so ... More

 

 

Hotels in W9

 

The Elgin
London > Nightlife > Pubs
255 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, W9, London W9
A pub with live webcams! They serve up some decent pub grub and feature live acoustic sessions every Thursday. ... More

 

 

Pubs in W9