La Gaffe - Bed and Breakfast

A simple but comfortable hotel in an old building. The rooms are small with small bathroom... The breakfast is basic but good especially the coffee (Italian). All rooms involve steep narrow stairs, no elevator. It is advertised in advance as being an old building. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is good, being near a northern line tube station, but the neighborhood in itself (Hampstead) is nice and full of shops, pubs, restaurants, caffes and a small but nice "old town".

Wonderful hosts and very accomodating. Breakfast was a simple but adequate affair with freshly made coffee. Easy walking distance to underground and plenty of quaint pubs and shops nearby. Kenwood House just up the road a worthwhile visit and Hampstead Heath. Everyman cinemas a real treat too…. We were pleasantly surprised by the ceiling fan which during the heat of our stay got a bit of a workout.

La Gaffe is in a great location in Hampstead, just a few minutes walk up the hill from the Hampstead underground station and within walking distance of Hampstead Heath. Staff here were so friendly and welcoming. My double room was a good size for me. There was a small desk and some hanging space and a drawer for clothes. There was a kettle in the room and an iron available for use. I loved the windows that I could open for some fresh air, although being on the main road, this was quite noisy. Ear plugs were provided. The included breakfast was very welcome to start the day. Being on the northern line of the underground was so handy. It was easy to get anywhere in London that I needed to go.

The staff at La Gaffe were extremely attentive and respectful. On arrival the young man, who checked us in carried my bag upstairs to the room for me. The beds were comfortable and the facilities in the room were good. The shower was easy to operate and the cubicle was extremely roomy with a very useful shelf inside for putting your toiletries. During our stay the weather was extremely hot but there was a powerful ceiling fan in our room. Our bedroom was at the front of the hotel and as a result was very noisy but I really liked how this situation was mitigated by the provision of ear plugs. Breakfast was continental and the coffee was delicious. The location of the hotel was excellent and being right in the centre of Hamstead Village we had an excellent range of pubs and restaurants close to hand. I'm not sure if this is a regular occurance, but we went to a super little market in the Community hub with stalls of lovely knick-knacks, beautiful jewellry, clothes and accessories. There was lots to do in Hamstead.

The room, though small, was well-appointed and adequate for my sister and I. It was lovely to wake up to an excellent cappuccino (or plain coffee or tea) and the generous breakfast that include croissants, various breads and rolls for toast, fruit and juice, various cereals, cold cuts and hard boiled eggs. All of the staff were gracious and good-humored. It was lovely getting to know Lorenzo.