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Stay in a house in London that is full of history

Notting Hill in west London is one of the capital's most desirable and Instagrammable areas. Our beautiful historic building has some unique and rich history.

24 Pembridge
Gardens

24 Pembridge Gardens is a three storey, three-window wide detached house built around 1858 by William and Francis Radford.

Over 100 Years of History

  • 1911
    In 1911, the house was in the hands of Nicolas Eumorfopoulos, a well-known physicist.
  • 1921
    In 1921 the house was involved in a libel case brought by Lord Alfred Douglas (Oscar Wilde’s lover) against the newspaper, The Evening News. In February of that year they published a story claiming that a maid had found Douglas dead in a bed at 24 Pembridge Gardens! However, he was alive and disputed the report in court.
  • 1927
    Toc H moved Mark I there from its original home in Queen’s Gate Gardens in the summer of 1927.
  • 1930
    A printing press was set up in the basement in 1927 which was then leased to another group on peppercorn rent to ensure that the machinery could not be seized.
  • 1969
    The IRC (International Relief Commiittee) used the building from 1969 to 1971
  • 1971
    In 1971 the Bangladesh Mission to London moved into the house and redecorated it. From the building the Bangladeshi flag was raised for the first time in the UK.
  • 1976
    In 1976 the house was opened as a hostel for young people working in London.
  • 2022
    In 2022 Notting Hill House opened it’s doors as a freshly refurbished apart hotel.

Come and be part of our history

An apart hotel in Notting Hill to call home. For a quick trip on a long stay. Your base in Notting Hill, whatever the reason.