Serviced Accommodation, Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Hammersmith

This area of West London is just past Kensington, extremely close to the centre, and yet has a much more urban, hip and down-to-earth feel than its more upper-class neighbour. Bisected by the A4 and known for busy traffic and a large flyover, these factors in some ways haven’t always made Hammersmith the most attractive destination. Yet, on the flip side, the incredible transport links, proximity to Central London, lovely riverside areas and virtual guarantee of an excellent night out, are all big pluses for travellers who come seeking serviced apartments in Hammersmith.

The Hammersmith Tube sits across four separate lines – the District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, making travel to other parts of London quite straightforward. Hammersmith Bridge also neatly connects the area to Barnes on the opposite side of the Thames and the green painted 19^th century Grade II listed suspension bridge is a distinctive sight in this part of London.

Guests staying in a Hammersmith aparthotel will find it an arty district. The Hammersmith Apollo is one of London’s most iconic music and live comedy venues, where The Beatles played an astonishing 38 times and among other legendary gigs are performances by Queen and David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. In recent times, the likes of Kings of Leon and Slipknot have graced the stage there. The Lyric Theatre is another iconic Hammersmith venue, which over the years has developed into a multipurpose building, yet still is very much a theatre at its heart.

When shopping in Hammersmith, Broadway Shopping Centre is probably the best place to start, partly because you can pretty much fall off the train and into it. With 12 restaurants and 20 major shops, you could spend all day there, but when Kings Mall is just across the road, you might as well spread yourself around so to speak. With a similar number of shops and eateries as Broadway, just these two venues can make a heck of the day out, even before you start wandering the Hammersmith streets.

If you’re staying in business accommodation down near the river in Hammersmith, you will find a very different vibe to the busy and noisy centre of the district. While the centre of Hammersmith is a shopping hub, the riverside is the place for Old World pubs, super-fit rowers and those houseboats that you will decide you want to swap your house for – at least until you have left Hammersmith and their magic spell is broken. And, as much as it’s tempting to stay around the main shopping areas when looking for something to eat, Hammersmith has such an eclectic range of eateries, from Vietnamese to Polish and back again, that it’s well worth exploring the district a little to find the ones you will love most.

The Crabtree, for instance, is a gorgeous Victorian pub and restaurant located close to the river bank and, although the wine list is a little on the pricey side, the barbecue, rotisserie and pan-fried dishes are well worth staying for. The Gate, meanwhile, is one for the vegetarians and is housed in a converted artist’s studio. It is, quite literally, stunning what they can do with vegetables.

So, although it can’t be denied that coming to city apartments in Hammersmith is always going to be a lot about ease of access, both from outside of London and as a base to explore the touristy areas within, a Hammersmith short stay has plenty to offer, whether you love the hustle and bustle of the centre or prefer the quiet life by the river.