The Laslett personifies a Notting Hill that, despite its fashionable reputation, has not been known recently for its quality lodging. Taking its name from Rhaune Laslett, the chief organizer of the Notting Hill Festival, almost everything about this offering from the British-based hotel group Living Rooms has the neighborhood’s stamp on it, from its Portobello Market antiques to baked goods provided by the well-known chef Sally Clarke, whose restaurant is a five-minute walk away. It’s no surprise then that the 51-room property, which opened in 2015 and is housed in five Victorian mansions, was conceived by Tracy Lowy, who grew up in Notting Hill, as did the Laslett’s award-winning designer, Tom Bartlett. They managed to capture the neighborhood’s renowned style while providing genuine, home-style comfort.
