You know what struck me first about these Chiltern Street apartments? The building itself – it’s this gorgeous Georgian conversion that somehow manages to feel both properly London historic and refreshingly modern inside. I mean, you’re literally on one of Marylebone’s most charming streets, the kind where you’ll find yourself taking photos of the red brick facades just because they’re so quintessentially… well, London.
The apartments themselves are honestly impressive – proper kitchens with everything you’d actually need (not just a sad little kettle and microwave), spacious living areas that don’t feel like afterthoughts, and bedrooms where you can actually unpack without playing Tetris with your suitcase. The whole setup screams “I could live here for a month” rather than just survive a few nights. What really got me was the attention to detail – decent coffee in the kitchen, proper hangers in the wardrobes, and bathrooms with those little touches that make you think someone who travels a lot designed this place. The 5-star rating isn’t just marketing fluff here.
Location-wise, you’re sort of in this perfect sweet spot between the tourist chaos and actual London life. Chiltern Street connects you to Oxford Street’s shopping madness in about five minutes on foot, but when you want to escape the crowds, you can duck into the quieter Marylebone Village area – there’s this brilliant little farmers market on Sundays that most visitors never find. The Wallace Collection is practically next door if you’re into art, and honestly, some of London’s best independent restaurants are scattered around these streets. Parking is typically London nightmare-ish, but the tube connections are solid – Baker Street station is close enough that you’re not dragging luggage for ages. I stayed during a busy autumn week and was surprised how quiet the street actually gets in the evenings, considering how central you are. The 8.2 rating feels about right – it’s genuinely excellent without being perfect (the check-in process was slightly confusing, and the building’s old bones mean you’ll hear the occasional creak). But for anyone wanting to feel like a temporary Londoner rather than just another hotel guest, these apartments nail that balance between comfort and authenticity that’s surprisingly hard to find in this part of town.