Deluxe Entire Apartment Between Covent Garden and St Pauls Cathedral

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked into this place on Cursitor Street, I wasn’t expecting much – the entrance is pretty understated, tucked between what looks like old legal offices (which makes sense, since you’re basically in the heart of legal London here). But step inside and wow, this apartment is something else entirely. The space feels genuinely luxurious without being stuffy, and I mean that – sometimes five-star places can feel like museums where you’re afraid to touch anything, but this has that perfect balance of elegant and livable.

The location is actually brilliant if you know London at all. You’re on this quiet little street that most tourists never discover, but you can walk to Covent Garden in about eight minutes and hit St. Paul’s in roughly the same time going the other direction. What I really love is that you’re close enough to everything but far enough from the circus – no street performers outside your window at midnight, you know? The legal district goes pretty quiet after office hours, so you get proper sleep. Plus, there’s this little courtyard area that’s surprisingly peaceful for central London. I spent a good chunk of one morning just sitting there with coffee, watching the city wake up around me.

The apartment itself feels like someone actually lives there rather than a sterile hotel setup. The kitchen is properly equipped – I’m talking real knives, decent pans, not the usual hotel nonsense where you can barely butter toast. There’s this lovely sitting area with windows that let in tons of natural light, and the bedroom is spacious enough that you don’t feel like you’re living out of a suitcase. The shower pressure is excellent (always a gamble in London), and they’ve got those little touches that show someone cares – good coffee, proper tea selection, toiletries that don’t smell like industrial cleaning products.

Now, if I’m being completely honest, the building itself is older so you’ll hear the occasional creak, and the lift is one of those charming-but-tiny European ones where you might need to take your luggage up separately if you’ve overpacked. But that’s part of the character, really. You’re staying in a piece of actual London history, not some glass tower that could be anywhere in the world. The check-in was smooth – they actually met me at the property, which I appreciated since finding the exact entrance can be a bit tricky on your first go.

What really sold me is how it feels like you’re living in London rather than just visiting. You can pop down to Chancery Lane station without thinking about it, grab groceries from the little shops on Gray’s Inn Road, or wander through Lincoln’s Inn Fields when you need green space. It’s that perfect spot where you feel connected to the real city but still have all the comfort you want after a long day of sightseeing. For the price point and location, it’s honestly hard to beat – just don’t expect a concierge desk in the lobby, because you’re basically getting a gorgeous London apartment that happens to welcome short-term guests.

Rooms

• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for 4 adults

Facilities