Frequented by tourists and locals alike for its high-class restaurants, boutique shops and attractive residential areas, Notting Hill is an affluent and fashionable area of west London.

A visit here during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival in the month of August is definitely a treat!

With a small bunch of our fine accommodations located in Notting Hill and its surrounding areas in Queensway and Bayswater, The Shaftesbury Hotels Collection recommends a few, unique leisure and entertainment stops at walking distance, showcasing both the 'high-brow' reputation as well as the 'alternative' culture of Notting Hill.

The only art gallery in the country featuring contemporary British female artists, the Beverley Knowles Fine Art is definitely worth a visit.

Best for its underground eclectic music, none can beat the Notting Hill Arts Club, the trend leader in the London club scene.

Checking out Notting Hill's Gate Theatre, one of the best fringe theatres in London would be an amusing excursion.

Hosting one of the worlds' most famous street markets – Portobello Market, Portobello Road is popular among Londoners and tourists due to its very cosmopolitan and energetic atmosphere and an array of pubs.

If you are an antique collector or like second hand goods, a visit to the Market is a MUST.

London's biggest ice rink – the Queen's Ice and Bowl is a great place to hang out with friends and family, especially children. Offering a number of indoor activities like skating, bowling, arcade games, karaoke, and even venue for parties, you can also have a sit down meal or fast food and drinks at the bar here.

Britain's first department store – Whitley's Shopping Centre located in Queensway is home to a manifold range of shops selling clothes, accessories, gifts, books and food. For films, walk up to the upper floor that houses a multi-screen cinema and a variety of restaurants.

Bayswater provides a huge variety of delicious, lip-smacking cuisines thanks to the sizeable number of Brazilian, Arab and Greek population in the area.

Chinese and Indian eateries are also readily available.

And not to be missed is Hyde Park to the south of Bayswater where you can walk through the beautiful woods to burn down those calories.