Apt 2, Opera House by Indigo Flats

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first saw “Apt 2, Opera House by Indigo Flats” on the booking site, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the name’s a bit of a mouthful, isn’t it? But stepping into this place in Covent Garden, you immediately get why they went with that branding. You’re literally a stone’s throw from the Royal Opera House, and I mean literally – I could see the corner of the building from the apartment window.

What struck me right away was how they’ve managed to create something that feels genuinely homey in the heart of tourist central. The apartment sits on a surprisingly quiet side street (well, as quiet as WC2 gets), and while you can definitely hear the buzz of Covent Garden’s street performers during the day, it actually dies down more than you’d think once evening hits. The space itself feels properly lived-in rather than sterile hotel-room clean – there’s character in the fixtures, good lighting that doesn’t make you look terrible in mirrors, and honestly, a kitchen that’s better equipped than most London flats I know. They’ve clearly thought about what people actually need, not just what looks good in photos.

The location thing is… well, it’s almost ridiculous how central you are. I walked to the British Museum in about fifteen minutes, hit Borough Market for lunch (okay, that’s a bit of a trek but totally doable), and found myself accidentally stumbling into Neal’s Yard because everything’s just right there. The Holborn tube station is close enough that you don’t need to plan extra time, but you’re also in prime walking territory for most of the stuff tourists actually want to see. Fair warning though – weekends get absolutely mental around here, especially when there’s a show on at the Opera House. I learned to time my grocery runs for early morning or late evening to avoid the crowds on Long Acre. One thing that genuinely impressed me was how responsive the Indigo Flats team was when I had a small issue with the heating – sorted within a couple hours, no fuss. That 8.3 rating makes sense; it’s not perfect (the shower pressure could be better, and good luck if you’re traveling with massive suitcases because the stairs are narrow), but it gets the important stuff right. You know what really sold me? The neighborhood feels like actual London, not just tourist London – there’s a proper local pub around the corner, a decent coffee shop that doesn’t charge West End prices, and you’ll see the same faces walking their dogs each morning.

Rooms

• Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child

Facilities