Honestly, when I first walked up to this place on The Quadrangle, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the name “Modern flat Central London” sounds pretty generic, right? But you know what, it actually delivers on that promise in ways that surprised me. The building sits in this quiet pocket of Westminster that feels almost residential, which is wild when you realize you’re literally minutes from Hyde Park and Paddington Station.
The flat itself has that crisp, minimalist thing going on that actually works – I mean, sometimes “modern” just means sterile, but here it feels intentional. Clean lines, decent natural light (though let’s be real, it’s London, so we’re not talking floor-to-ceiling windows), and everything you need without the clutter. The kitchen area is compact but functional – I actually made coffee there every morning instead of hunting down overpriced cups on the street. What really got me was the attention to small details, like having proper hangers in the closet and USB ports that actually work fast. The Wi-Fi was solid too, which matters more than people admit when you’re trying to figure out tube schedules or book dinner spots.
Location-wise, this is where it gets interesting. The Quadrangle is one of those streets that locals know but tourists stumble onto by accident. You’re close enough to Lancaster Gate tube that you can roll out of bed and be in central London in fifteen minutes, but far enough from the main drags that you’re not dealing with constant sirens and drunk tourists at 2 AM. There’s a Tesco Express about a three-minute walk away (trust me, you’ll need it), and if you head toward Sussex Gardens, you’ll find some surprisingly decent Middle Eastern restaurants that don’t feel touristy at all. The 8.2 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be the Ritz, but it nails what it’s going for. I had one tiny issue with the shower pressure being inconsistent, but honestly, that’s pretty standard for older London buildings. Check-in was smooth, no weird surprises with fees or policies, and the whole experience just felt… reliable, I guess? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re dealing with jet lag and trying to figure out a new city.