Elegant 3 Bedroom Apartment on Oxford Street Luxury Living in Central London 2GC

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked into this Oxford Street apartment, I wasn’t expecting much – I mean, you hear “Oxford Street” and immediately think tourist crowds and noise, right? But this place actually surprised me. The building entrance on Gilbert Court is tucked away just enough that you feel like you’ve discovered something locals know about, even though you’re literally steps from one of London’s busiest shopping strips.

The apartment itself is what I’d call “properly spacious” for London standards – three actual bedrooms that can fit real furniture, not those shoebox rooms you sometimes get. The living area has these big windows that let in decent light, which honestly makes all the difference when you’re dealing with London’s grey days. I loved that the kitchen was actually functional; you know how some places give you a tiny kettle and call it a kitchen? Not here. You can actually cook if you want to skip the restaurants for a night (though with Fitzrovia’s food scene right around the corner, I’m not sure why you would). The bathroom situation is solid too – proper water pressure, which anyone who’s stayed in older London buildings will appreciate.

What really works about this location is that you’re right in the thick of things but the building itself stays surprisingly quiet. Oxford Circus tube is basically a two-minute walk, which means you can get anywhere in the city without thinking about it. But here’s what the booking sites don’t tell you – Marylebone is just north of here, and that’s where you’ll find the really good coffee shops and the kind of pubs where locals actually drink. Plus, Regent’s Park is close enough for morning runs if that’s your thing. The area gets absolutely mental during Christmas shopping season, but honestly, even that chaos has its charm if you’re into people-watching. I spent way too much time just sitting in the apartment watching the street theater below. Fair warning though – weekends can get pretty lively outside, especially Friday and Saturday nights, but the windows do a decent job keeping the noise manageable. Check-in was straightforward, no weird key pickup locations or confusing instructions. It’s the kind of place that just works without any drama, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to enjoy London.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds for 9 adults

Facilities