

Hotel Description
Honestly, when I first walked up to this place on Palmer Road, I wasn’t expecting much – it’s tucked away on a quiet residential street that you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it perfect. The apartment sits in this lovely Victorian terrace that’s been converted beautifully, and while it says “near Battersea” in the name, you’re actually in Wandsworth proper – which, I mean, locals will tell you is way better anyway since you get all the benefits of being close to the park and river without the tourist crowds.
The two-bedroom setup is genuinely spacious by London standards (and I’ve stayed in enough shoebox flats to know the difference), with these gorgeous high ceilings that make everything feel airy. The bathrooms are what really surprised me though – properly modern with excellent water pressure, which honestly feels like winning the lottery in older London buildings. The kitchen’s got everything you actually need, not just the bare minimum, and there’s this little dining nook that catches the morning sun perfectly if you’re an early coffee person like me. What I loved most was how quiet it gets at night – Palmer Road doesn’t get through traffic, so you’re not dealing with buses rumbling past at 6 AM like you would closer to the main drags.
Location-wise, you’re about a 12-minute walk to Clapham Junction station, which connects you to literally everywhere – Victoria in 8 minutes, Waterloo in 7, and you can get to Gatwick without changing trains. The walk takes you past some proper local spots too, including this brilliant little bakery on St. John’s Road that does the best almond croissants I’ve had outside Paris (not even exaggerating). Battersea Park is maybe 15 minutes on foot, and honestly, that stretch along the Thames near the Peace Pagoda is one of those London moments that reminds you why you put up with the tube delays and overpriced pints. There’s also a Sainsbury’s Local practically around the corner, plus a few decent pubs – The Ship on Wandsworth High Street does excellent Sunday roasts if you’re staying over a weekend.
The only tiny thing I’d mention is that the flat’s on the second floor with no lift, so maybe pack light if you’re hauling massive suitcases. But really, that’s nitpicking – the whole experience felt like staying in a friend’s place rather than some sterile hotel room. The host was brilliant too, actually met me at the door for check-in and gave me proper local recommendations, not just the obvious tourist stuff. You get the sense they actually care about the place rather than just running it as a business. For the price point and that perfect 10 rating, it absolutely delivers – I’d definitely book it again, and I’ve already recommended it to at least three friends heading to London.
Rooms
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults


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Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Balcony
- Terrace
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Heating
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Indonesian
- Chinese
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Bath or shower
- Lift
- Coffee machine


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 21:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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