Hi All 
I am looking into options for where to give birth this year and live in the West London area. There are a few similar threads but most are potentially outdated as quality/facilities may have changed in the past couple of years or so.
The 3 hospitals (Thomas / Charlotte / Chelsea) are the 3 I am looking into whilst being open to any others which may offer better facilities.
We have not decided on Private or NHS but most likely to go with NHS and pay for a private room (if necessary and available). Also most likely to go for a labour ward as birthing centres do not offer epidurals; although we may look into birthing centres if there is an option of being transferred to a ward if an epidural is requested. Having my partner be permitted to stay overnight is (personally) quite important too.
I'd really appreciate if you could share whether you had positive or negative experiences at either of the hospitals and what you would recommend based on what you may know of the hospitals.
Thank you!