Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place – City Relay’s Belgravia spot isn’t going to blow your mind, but it’s actually a pretty solid choice if you know what you’re getting into. I mean, we’re talking about a sleek apartment that feels more like a well-designed crash pad than a traditional hotel, which honestly works in its favor. The building sits right in the heart of Belgravia, and you know what? That location alone makes up for a lot.
When I first walked in, the whole setup reminded me of those modern serviced apartments you see all over London now – clean lines, neutral colors, everything designed to look good on Instagram. The kitchen’s actually functional (not just for show), which is rare in this price range, and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showers that actually works properly. Small wins, but they matter when you’re staying more than a couple nights. The bed’s comfortable enough, though the walls aren’t exactly soundproof – you’ll hear your neighbors if they’re having a proper night out, but it’s Belgravia, so it’s usually just the occasional late-night Uber door slam.
Here’s the thing about staying here – you’re literally a five-minute walk from Victoria Station, which sounds touristy but is actually brilliant for getting anywhere in London without dealing with the Tube’s weekend engineering works. Plus, you’ve got Sloane Square right there, and if you wander down toward Pimlico Road, there are some genuinely good neighborhood pubs that most visitors never find. The staff at City Relay are pretty responsive (they use an app system that’s surprisingly not annoying), and check-in was smooth – none of that awkward waiting around in a tiny lobby situation. The 7.2 rating feels about right, honestly. It’s not luxury, but it’s not trying to be. What it is is clean, modern, and in a spot where you can actually live like a Londoner for a week instead of feeling like you’re trapped in tourist central. The price point makes sense for what you get, especially if you factor in how much you’ll save on transport being this connected to everything.