You know what really got me about this place? The moment I walked in, it actually felt like someone’s home – not that sterile hotel vibe you usually get in central London. This bright two-bedroom flat sits right in the heart of Westminster Borough, and I mean properly central. You’re basically a stone’s throw from Victoria Street, which honestly makes getting around stupidly easy.
The “bright” part of the name isn’t just marketing fluff either. These windows are massive, and the morning light just floods the whole place. I stayed here during one of those typical London grey weeks in October, and somehow the flat still felt cheerful and airy. The living area’s got this comfortable, lived-in feel – proper sofa you can actually sink into (not those rock-hard hotel chairs), and the kitchen’s surprisingly well-equipped. I mean, you’ve got everything you need if you want to grab groceries from the Tesco Express down the road instead of eating out every meal. Which, let’s be honest, your wallet will thank you for in this part of town.
What really won me over was the location without the tourist trap feeling. Sure, you’re close enough to Westminster that you can walk to Big Ben and Parliament in about fifteen minutes, but the immediate area feels more like where actual Londoners live and work. There’s this lovely little café called Grumbles just around the corner that does a proper full English – none of the touristy places nearby even come close. And here’s something nobody tells you about staying in Westminster: it’s actually quite peaceful in the evenings. All the day-trippers head back to their hotels in Zone 2, and you get this lovely quiet neighborhood vibe.
The two bedrooms are genuinely useful if you’re traveling with family or friends – I’ve stayed in plenty of London “two-bedroom” places that turned out to be one real bedroom and a cupboard with a fold-out bed. Not here. Both rooms have proper space and storage, though the back bedroom can get a bit of traffic noise from Vauxhall Bridge Road in the early morning (nothing terrible, just worth mentioning if you’re a really light sleeper).
Honestly, for the price point and that 8.6 rating, this place delivers exactly what it promises. The check-in was smooth – they actually met me at the property, which was brilliant since I was dragging two massive suitcases up from Victoria Station. And speaking of Victoria, having both the tube and the train station so close is genuinely game-changing. Day trips to Brighton, quick runs to Gatwick, or just hopping on the District line to catch a show in the West End – it all becomes ridiculously straightforward.
I’d definitely come back, particularly if I was doing one of those longer London stays where you want to feel a bit more settled. It’s got that sweet spot of being properly central without feeling like you’re staying in a theme park version of London.