We have always stayed in the West Kensington area when visiting London, but wanted to be a bit more central this time. This apartment location was perfect!
The apartment was lovely, and provided ample space for our family of four (two adults, two kids - ages 15 and 20). The 15 year old took one bedroom, and the 20 year old used the sofabed in the living room. The kitchen was spacious and we were all able to easily sit around the table to eat at the same time.
The cabinets were fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, tea, etc. The online (accessed via QR code) manual for the apartment was quite handy, as UK appliances don't always operate the same as US ones.
The ability to put the key in the lockbox each day was helpful, as we didn't always stay together and whomever arrived back at the apartment first could easily get in.
Downsides: as with many London apartments, there is no air conditioning. However, the apartment has multiple fans available (we didn't use them, but came close as the weather got warmer each day). We have never had luck with a UK washing machine; they all claim to be combo washer/dryer units, but the clothes are anything but dry when they come out. Not only that, once the cycle starts, you can't open the door for several hours (could be many, many hours depending on the chosen cycle).
As much as we have loved our West Kensington apartment (stayed there nearly half a dozen times), this Paddington apartment might be our new first choice.