You know what really struck me about this place on Walton Street? It’s that perfect sweet spot where you feel like you’re living in an actual London neighborhood, not just staying in tourist central. I mean, Knightsbridge sounds all fancy and intimidating, but this little flat sits on one of those quieter residential streets where you’ll actually hear birds in the morning instead of just traffic.
The apartment itself is honestly better than most London one-bedrooms I’ve seen – and I’ve seen plenty. Everything feels thoughtfully chosen rather than just thrown together from an IKEA catalog. The bedroom actually fits a proper bed (shocking, I know, for London standards), and there’s this lovely natural light that streams in during the afternoon. What I really appreciated was how they managed to make it feel spacious without that sterile, empty vibe you sometimes get in short-term rentals. The kitchen’s small but functional – perfect for making coffee and light meals, though with Borough Market just a tube ride away, you’ll probably want to explore anyway.
Here’s the thing about the location that travel sites don’t always mention – you’re genuinely close to everything that matters, but you’re not drowning in crowds every time you step outside. Harrods is literally a five-minute walk if you’re into that sort of thing, but honestly, I found myself wandering toward the Victoria and Albert Museum more often (about ten minutes on foot). The tube connections are brilliant – South Kensington station gets you pretty much anywhere in the city without the usual London transport headaches. And here’s a local tip: there’s this little Italian place called Scalini just around the corner that does incredible cacio e pepe, way better than the touristy spots near Hyde Park Corner.
The building itself feels properly London – you know, those beautiful Victorian conversions that make you understand why people fall in love with this city. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that awkward key-handoff dance you sometimes get with private rentals. I will say, if you’re a super light sleeper, bring earplugs – it’s quiet for London, but it’s still London, and there’s the occasional late-night taxi or early morning delivery truck. That 9.3 rating makes total sense though. This isn’t one of those places where you’re constantly working around weird quirks or making excuses for disappointing details. Everything just… works. The Wi-Fi’s solid, the shower has proper water pressure, and the bed’s actually comfortable – honestly, that last one alone puts it ahead of half the places I’ve stayed in the city.