Description

The main entrance to this 1970s hotel is on the first floor. The Novotel Hotel Podium is a large paved area to the north of the main building that has a number of rectangular raised beds planted with evergreen perenials. There is also tree planting at ground level along Shortlands and Kings Road.

Practical Information

Site location Shortlands
Postcode W6
What3Words ///sage.amber.pint
Type of Site Private Garden
Borough Hammersmith & Fulham
Open to Public Yes
Opening Times unrestricted
Public Transport Tube: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City) then bus. Bus: 9, 10, 27, 391
Research Updated 1 April 2004
Last Updated 18 October 2026

Further Information

Grid Reference TQ235785
Size in hectares 0.17
Site Ownership Novotel Hotel
Site Management LBHF Environment Department, Parks Service
Dates 1970s
On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens No
Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965 No
Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931 No
Local Authority Hammersmith & Fulham
In Conservation Area No
Tree Preservation Order No
Nature Conservation Area No
Green Belt No
Metropolitan Open Land No
Special Policy Area No

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