City Relay Belgravia Apartment 22

Hotel Description

So I stayed at City Relay Belgravia Apartment 22 last month, and honestly? It’s one of those places that grows on you. First impression walking up – the building’s got that classic London brick thing going on, nothing flashy, but you’re in Belgravia so everything feels sort of… polished, you know? The entrance is tucked away enough that you won’t have tour groups trampling past your window at 7am.

The apartment itself is actually pretty clever – they’ve managed to fit everything you need without making it feel cramped, which is honestly a minor miracle in London. The kitchen’s small but functional (I mean, let’s be real, you’re probably not cooking elaborate meals anyway), and the living area has this decent-sized window that gets proper light in the mornings. What I really appreciated was the washer – sounds boring, but after a week of traveling, being able to do laundry without hunting down a laundromat was brilliant. The bed’s comfortable enough, though the pillows are a bit soft for my taste. Nothing deal-breaking, just worth mentioning.

Location-wise, you’re basically a five-minute walk from Victoria Station, which makes getting anywhere ridiculously easy. But here’s what the booking sites don’t tell you – you’re also right near that little cluster of pubs on Warwick Way, and there’s this proper good Italian place (Osteria Dell’Angolo) literally around the corner that does incredible cacio e pepe. The neighborhood gets quiet after about 10pm, which was perfect for me, but if you’re looking for nightlife you’ll want to hop on the tube. Pimlico Road’s got some nice shops if you’re into that sort of browsing, and honestly, just wandering around Belgravia is pretty pleasant – all those white Georgian terraces and hidden garden squares.

Check-in was smooth, though the key pickup is at a different location about ten minutes away, so factor that in if you’re arriving with heavy bags. The guy who handed over the keys actually gave me decent recommendations for breakfast spots, which was unexpectedly helpful. Parking’s basically impossible unless you enjoy paying £4+ per hour, but with Victoria Station so close, you really don’t need a car anyway.

Look, it’s not going to blow your mind – it’s a solid 4-star apartment that does exactly what it promises. The rating of 7 feels about right; everything works, it’s clean, the location’s genuinely useful, but there’s nothing particularly memorable about the space itself. What makes it worth considering is that you get the convenience of staying in central London without the hotel markup, plus you can actually spread out a bit. If you’re the type who values being able to walk to major transport links and having a quiet place to crash after long days of sightseeing, this place delivers on that front pretty well.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults

Facilities