You know what surprised me about this Homer Street flat? It’s actually tucked away on one of those quiet residential streets that somehow escaped the tourist chaos, even though you’re literally walking distance from Oxford Street. I mean, Westminster Borough sounds super official and touristy, but Homer Street itself feels more like where actual Londoners live – well, the ones who can afford W1H postcodes anyway.
The flat itself is honestly pretty solid for what you’re getting in central London. It’s a proper one-bedroom, not one of those studio situations where your bed is basically in the kitchen. The living space feels bigger than most places I’ve stayed in this part of town, and whoever set it up actually thought about storage – there are enough places to put your stuff that you’re not living out of a suitcase the whole time. The kitchen’s small but functional, though if you’re planning to cook elaborate meals, well… it’s London, just go eat out. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being this close to everything would mean constant noise, but the street’s residential enough that it actually settles down after the commuter rush.
The location though – that’s where this place really shines. You’re about a seven-minute walk to Marble Arch station, which honestly beats dealing with the Oxford Circus crowds if you’re trying to get anywhere on the Central line. And here’s something the booking sites don’t tell you: there’s this brilliant little Tesco Express on the corner that’s open late, plus a proper gastropub called The Grazing Goat just down the street that does excellent Sunday roasts without the tourist markup you get closer to the main drags. The 7.8 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises. Only real downside I noticed was the shower pressure could be better (typical London flat issue), and the Wi-Fi gets a bit spotty during peak hours. But honestly, for a 4-star place in this neighborhood, you’re getting decent value. It’s the kind of spot where you can actually feel like you’re staying somewhere rather than just crashing between sightseeing sessions.