On a recent business trip to London, I was kindly invited to head west to bustling Bayswater to stay at La Suite West and experience what this boutique zen hotel has to offer.
Background and Concept
Designed by Anouska Hempel, and part of the Bespoke Hotels Collection the property has a Japanese theme throughout which is quite a surprise when you first arrive.  Located on Inverness Terrace in a row of proud standing whitewashed grand Victorian townhouses, La Suite West looks quite unassuming from the outside, enter through the side of the building into the lobby and its secret unfolds in front of you as you are transported to world of zen and tranquility that runs throughout the entire property.
The striking lobby is a minimalists dream with dark floors and walls sitting in juxtaposition to the long lobby reception desk.
Location
The hotel is in a pretty handy location, Bayswater tube station is a mere 30 seconds walk from the hotel and you can be at Oxford Street in 10 minutes by tube. Queensway station is a few minutes further walk away and beyond that is Hyde Park. Walk in the other direction and you are in Paddington.
The Rooms
The hotel has 79 room and suites, with the Japanese Zen theme running throughout. The smallest rooms are a petit 17sqm, while the largest suites have private terraces.
I had a junior suite facing the back of the hotel which was a great size. Enter through the lounge area there is a sofa and workstation, turn to the right where there was a sma...