Eldon Chambers Pod 1 by City Living London

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first heard “pod accommodation” in central London, I pictured something like sleeping in a spaceship or those capsule hotels you see in Tokyo. But Eldon Chambers Pod 1 is actually way more civilized than that – it’s more like they’ve figured out how to make small spaces feel surprisingly livable. The building itself sits on this quiet little courtyard called Devereux Court, which you’d probably walk right past if you didn’t know it was there. It’s tucked between the Strand and the Thames, so you’re literally a two-minute walk from Temple station and maybe five minutes from Covent Garden, but somehow you feel removed from all that tourist chaos.

The pod concept here works because they’ve thought about the details that matter when you’re dealing with limited space. I mean, yes, it’s compact – we’re not pretending otherwise – but everything has its place and the bed is actually comfortable, not some fold-out situation. The bathroom is small but functional, and honestly, the water pressure is better than some full-sized hotel rooms I’ve stayed in around London. What surprised me most was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being in Westminster you’d hear traffic constantly, but Devereux Court acts like this little sound buffer. You might catch some noise from the pub downstairs during evening hours, but it dies down pretty reasonably.

Location-wise, this place is kind of perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere locals actually go. The Devereux pub right downstairs has been there forever and serves proper pub food – none of that overpriced tourist stuff you get near Leicester Square. You’re walking distance from the Inns of Court, which gives the whole area this old-world London feeling, plus you can cut through to the South Bank along the river when you want a nice stroll. Temple Church is right there too, which is genuinely beautiful and usually pretty quiet during the day. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises. You’re paying for the location and the clever use of space, and if you’re someone who’s out exploring most of the day anyway, it’s actually ideal. Just don’t book this if you’re planning to spend a lot of time lounging around your room – save some money and use London as your living room instead.

Rooms

• Holiday Home with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Facilities