The 30-room London Town Hotel is a decent two-pearl property in Earl's Court. The underground station is just one minute away on foot and the area has numerous restaurants, shops, and bars. Rooms are basic, bland, dated, and have no air-conditioning, but prices are low and rooms are fine for a simple place to crash at night. Wi-Fi and breakfast are included and there's a guest lounge with free hot drinks. A garden and a terrace are highlights of the property. More modern rooms at a similar price point are available at the BEST WESTERN The Boltons just down the road.

The K+K Hotel George, a sophisticated, upscale hotel tucked inside a classic townhouse, offers smart, tasteful interior design and close proximity to the Earl's Court tube station. The 154-room property feels intimate, and offers a charming private garden with plenty of roaming space, a location on a quiet side street in Kensington, and bright, homey rooms. It may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Hotel Indigo, however, which is arguably a bit more stylish.

This simple, budget-friendly tourist hotel in Kensington is a short stroll from the Gloucester Road Tube and bustling Cromwell Road; it's also within a 15-minute walk of several museums. Rooms here are basic, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. The Avni also offers a free continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk service. A stay at the Avni is a good option for those who want an affordable room in a reasonably central location, without the maintenance issues of some of the budget hotels around Victoria Station or Paddington Station.

The Park Grand is a chain hotel in the Kensington neighborhood of London. Centrally located, the three-and-a-half pearl hotel is convenient for business and leisure travelers alike, with the Earls Court exhibition center, swanky boutiques, and trendy restaurants all within walking distance. The rooms are sleekly designed and include useful amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, HDMI ports, and kettles for coffee and tea. However, some guests advise steering clear of the rooms on the basement level, as they lack natural light.

The 58-room Presidential Apartments are premium, self-contained, serviced apartments located between Kensington and Earl's Court in west-central London. Apartments are modern with fully-equipped kitchens, and many open to balconies or small courtyards (though some units are in the basement). There isn't much in the way of public areas or any restaurant or bar options on-site. "Presidential" might be a bit misleading, but overall they're a good value, and offer an upscale option central enough for most travelers -- especially those staying longer than a few days.

For those looking for a lovely spot for an extended stay, the 65-room Nadler Kensington (formerly Base2stay) is an affordable option in a decent area of Kensington. A non-pretentious attitude toward saving money, proactive eco policies, and smartly designed rooms are some definite perks -- and may very well make the relatively small size of the rooms a bearable downside. The hotel also got some stylish upgrades when it rebranded.

The NH London Kensington is less centrally located than other hotels at this price point, and it's on a busy road. However, there's very little traffic noise once you're inside, and London's museums and Earls Court Exhibition Centre are fairly nearby. It does have a peaceful garden, which is a big plus in London. The 121 rooms are stylish and spacious, with some facing the garden and others set over two floors. This is a relaxed, family-friendly base from which to explore London's sights. For a little more, you could opt for The Rembrandt, which is closer to the museums.

Twenty Nevern Square is an elegant, upper-middle-range, 20-room boutique hotel set in a romantic, Victorian brick building overlooking a green square just around the corner from Earl's Court tube station, in London. Looking onto a small park and a square of attractive town houses, the hotel is in a peaceful location away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Rooms are individually decorated with rich fabrics, carved wooden four-poster and sleigh beds, and Middle Eastern, Indian, and East Asian accent pieces -- don't expect air-conditioning. There's an on-site bar and a garden for guests, and a free continental breakfast daily. The converted Victorian townhouse has been well preserved, with plenty of original architectural details still visible in the small but charming rooms, which are a bargain for the value.

A three-minute walk from Earl's Court underground station, the Premier Inn London Kensington (Earl's Court) is a mid-range chain hotel located in a lush green area of South West London. Bland decor is typical of the chain with purple details and mass produced furnishings. Thyme bar and restaurant serves a mixture of pub classics and low calorie salads. Guests under age 16 get free breakfast and there are happy hour specials in the early evenings. This hotel has one of the most convenient locations for the brand, near the Victoria & Albert Museum, and prices reflect that. Cheaper stays within the Premier Inn family can be found at Premier Inn London Ealing. 

The upscale Mercure London Kensington is a chain hotel with 82 rooms spread across six floors. From the outside, the concrete building makes the property look unattractive, but the inside is bright and modern. Rooms are small, however, and many suffer from traffic noise from the busy road outside. The location is close to Earl’s Court Exhibition Center and some tourist attractions such as the Natural History Museum, and there’s a tube station five minutes away. Room rates are reasonable for this part of London, although it's worth checking out the nearby Amsterdam Hotel, which is slightly cheaper and has extra perks including a garden and free breakfast.