If you’re exhibiting, building a stand or bringing a team to a show at Olympia London, where you sleep matters more than you’d think. Long days, early builds and late breakdowns mean you want somewhere close, with room to spread out and a proper kitchen. A cramped hotel room doesn’t do that.
Shepherd’s Bush is one of the best-kept secrets for Olympia visitors. It’s next door, it’s cheaper than Kensington, and it’s far better connected than most people realise.
Getting from Shepherd’s Bush to Olympia
Shepherd’s Bush Overground station is one stop from Kensington (Olympia) on the London Overground. If the weather’s kind, many teams walk it, cutting down through Shepherd’s Bush and along to Hammersmith Road.
It works the other way too. After a long show day you’re back in Shepherd’s Bush quickly, with Westfield London and hundreds of restaurants on your doorstep for a team dinner.
Why a whole flat beats hotel rooms for a show team
- One booking, whole team. Our 4-bedroom flat sleeps 8 and our 3-bedroom garden flat sleeps 6. Book one or both for a crew of up to 14.
- A real kitchen. Breakfast before an early build, packed lunches and late suppers after breakdown. Show catering adds up fast.
- A living room. Somewhere to debrief, plan the next day or just switch off together, rather than meeting in a hotel lobby.
- Space for kit. Samples, banners and laptop bags have somewhere to live that isn’t the end of your bed.
- Usually better value. Split between a team, a whole flat often costs less per person than individual hotel rooms nearby during a busy show week.
What’s nearby
Shepherd’s Bush gives you more than Olympia’s immediate area. Westfield London is on the doorstep for supplies you forgot to pack. Shepherd’s Bush Market is good for a cheap lunch, and the Central Line puts you in the West End in around 15 minutes for client dinners. See our guide to getting to Shepherd’s Bush from the airports.
Booking for a show
Show weeks book up early, so if you know your dates, lock them in. Booking directly with us means:
- you deal with Steve, the owner, not a call centre
- no platform service fees
- flexibility on check-in times around build and breakdown, wherever we can
See the 4-bedroom flat · See the 3-bedroom garden flat · Booking for a larger team? WhatsApp Steve on +44 7939 200486.