You know what struck me first about Sale Place? It’s tucked away on this quiet street in Paddington that feels surprisingly residential for being so close to everything. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from Hyde Park – not the touristy Speaker’s Corner bit, but the actual peaceful part where locals walk their dogs in the morning. The building itself has that classic London mansion block feel, though honestly, the entrance is a bit understated. I almost walked past it the first time.
Inside though – that’s where these serviced apartments really shine. The space is what gets you immediately. After staying in those shoebox hotel rooms you find everywhere in central London, having an actual living area and a proper kitchen feels almost luxurious. The apartments are modern without being sterile, if that makes sense. Clean lines, good lighting, and they’ve actually thought about storage (miracle in London, honestly). The kitchens are small but functional – I was able to make proper coffee in the morning and even cook a decent pasta dinner one night, which saved me a fortune. The beds are genuinely comfortable too, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. I’m picky about mattresses and slept really well.
What I love about the location is how it sits right in that sweet spot between tourist London and actual London. Paddington Station is maybe a seven-minute walk, so you can get the Heathrow Express or jump on the Tube without dragging your luggage too far. But walk the other direction toward Little Venice and you’ll find these amazing canal-side pubs that most visitors never discover. There’s this fantastic Lebanese place on Edgware Road – about ten minutes away – that’s open late and has the best shawarma I’ve found in the city. The neighborhood gets properly quiet at night too, which is rare for anywhere this central. I was worried about street noise (London traffic never really stops), but the windows are good and the rooms face away from the main roads. Check-in was smooth, though they do the whole keypad entry thing rather than a traditional front desk, which might catch some people off guard. The 8.2 rating feels about right – it’s genuinely good without being perfect. The WiFi occasionally dropped in the evening when everyone’s streaming, and the shower pressure could be better, but these are minor complaints really. For the price point and location, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights, it beats hotels hands down. Having space to spread out and not eating every meal out makes such a difference when you’re exploring London properly.