Fancy Marylebone 1 BR Haven ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about this Marylebone spot? How quiet it actually is despite being right in the thick of everything. I mean, you’re literally on Montagu Place – which honestly sounds fancier than it feels when you’re walking up to Greenhaven Court – but once you’re inside, it’s this proper little haven (guess the name isn’t just marketing fluff).

The flat itself is one of those places that photographs well but actually lives even better. The bedroom’s got this lovely natural light that hits just right in the morning, and I loved how they’ve managed to squeeze in a proper workspace without making everything feel cramped. The kitchen’s small but functional – you’re not going to be hosting dinner parties, but making coffee and grabbing a proper breakfast before heading out? Absolutely. What I really appreciated was the attention to the little things: decent water pressure in the shower, blackout curtains that actually work, and – this might sound weird – but the Wi-Fi was genuinely fast throughout the whole place.

Location-wise, you’re in that sweet spot where you can walk to Oxford Street if you want the chaos (it’s about 8 minutes), but you’re also close enough to Regent’s Park that you can escape there when London gets a bit much. The Marylebone High Street is just around the corner, which honestly has some of the best independent shops and cafes in central London – way better than the tourist traps further south. I found myself grabbing coffee from this little place on Marylebone Lane most mornings instead of the usual chains. Baker Street tube is practically on your doorstep, so getting anywhere in London is dead easy, and if you’re flying out of Heathrow, the Paddington connection is literally a 10-minute walk away.

The building itself is typical London – not brand new and shiny, but solid and well-maintained. Check-in was smooth (they actually met me at the property, which was helpful since the entrance isn’t immediately obvious from the street), and the whole experience felt more like staying at a friend’s place than a typical hotel. I stayed during a busy week in October and never felt like I was competing with crowds of tourists – it’s just residential enough to feel authentic but connected enough that you’re not spending half your day on transport. If you’re the type who wants to experience London like you actually live here, rather than just ticking off landmarks, this is exactly the kind of place that makes that possible.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Facilities