The Laslett

The Laslett, set across five Victorian mansions next to Notting Hill tube, is so committed to the spirit of the neighbourhood it even takes its name from the community activist and organiser of the original Notting Hill Carnival, Rhaune Laslett.

It is the creation of Tracy Lowy, who is not just a brilliant hotelier but someone who spent her youth 'stomping round this patch'. Working with the award-winning architect Tom Bartlett of Waldo Works, an old friend who also grew up in this part of town, the pair decided to present the area with not just a hotel but a hangout where locals could wile away their time and money.

The Laslett is an unfinished story – a collection of concepts, ambitions and creative collaborations that have come together to bring the Living Rooms philosophy to life. A place for locals to love and guests to discover, The Laslett is just one part of the ongoing narrative that winds its way through the art, culture and community spirit of Notting Hill.

Within seconds of turning out of Notting Hill Gate station, you will find yourself on a smart, quiet street, lined by a row of Victorian townhouses. Evoking the same sense of luxury and elegance that once made them so desirable amongst the crème de la crème of Victorian society, five of these impressive townhouses are now the home of The Laslett - a unique hotel from Tracy Lowy and Living Rooms.

A meeting with Russell ‘Russ’ Henderson, a well-loved Trinidadian musician and one of the founding fathers of the Notting Hill Carnival – became the inspiration for the eponymously named Henderson Bar, and offering a daily evolving menu.