London
Price
Not cheap! I ended up in a ‘studio
apartment’ rather than a one bedroom as it was the cheaper option. But as I
wanted an apartment for a week in a good location, I had to compromise on this
criteria for selecting accommodation. London is expensive and along with a good
location, the apartment came with quality fixtures so it got my booking.
Staying in London for a week, an apartment was the way to go as it meant not
eating out for every meal, having breakfast in Pjs while watching breakfast TV!
(It’s the little things) Plus it gives more of a “I live in London” feel to
your London experience.
Location
Excellent location, a few minutes walking
distance to the Gloucester Rd Tube station. On Cromwall Rd and an easy stroll
to the Natural History Museum and the V & A. In a different direction,
walking distance to Kensington Palace and gardens. Gloucester Road has a
variety of cafes, fast food places, a Tesco express, next to the
station there is a Waitrose supermarket. All very convenient for a self
catering apartment. (Importantly Gloucester Rd station is serviced by 3
different Tube lines, on the weekends one line in the whole system is always
closed due to upgrading!! You need options, so one of my helpful hints is to
make sure your local Tube station is on more than one line.)
Facilities
The apartment had a kitchen, the hotel had
a laundry room, which was free to use. There was also a gym (didn’t go anywhere
near it, but some people might find that a plus!), it had an outdoor seating
area, a bar and a business centre, with books you could borrow. (I also donated
a read paperback, thought it was great that I could borrow something to read
while I was there) The rooms all had free wifi, safe in room was large enough
to fit a Laptop. Old building but had a lift to each floor. (Not something
always found in London!)
Optional Extras
Having the laundry was great, did a load of
washing before I left! Loved the business room with the books to borrow. The
building is old but upgraded so the rooms are very modern. On a busy road but
double glazing kept the noise down. The bathroom toiletries were L’Occitane
which were nice to use.
Enjoyed my stay at this hotel and would
stay there again.
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