Offering a convenient 24 hour reception as well as a fitness centre, a safe-deposit box and speedy wifi, the amenities at High Road House are immediately modern and assuringly efficient. And, while its location may not be as central as other hotels in London, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself. See a gig at the hammersmith Apollo which is just a few minutes away. Take a stroll through Acton Common which sits just behind the hotel itself. Or take your kids to the London Wetland Centre, just south of High Road House, for a chance to spot some of London's treasured wildlife.

There are fourteen rooms at High Road House, all situated on the second and third floors. Each of them has a television with Sky channels as well as a room safe. Then there's a mini bar, a DVD player and a tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms here have their own shower and hair dryers, while the downstairs bar is where you can head to once you've freshened up for a really relaxed atmosphere and some tasty beverages.

For an eye-opening patch of green space right in the thick of London, check out Richmond Park, it's only a twenty minute drive away. Failing all that, catch a Tube train right into the centre of town where you'll find even more parkland and countless numbers of incredible bars and restaurants, not to mention road upon road of wallet-draining shopping areas. High Road House: while its kept out of the chaos, it's still a treat and gives you a proper taste of London life.