London Choice Apartments – Mayfair – Bond Street

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to London Choice Apartments on Albemarle Street, I wasn’t expecting much – the entrance is pretty understated, which is actually perfect for Mayfair. You know what though? Sometimes the best places don’t need to shout about it. This spot sits right in the heart of everything that matters in this part of London, and I mean *right* there. You can literally walk to Bond Street in about two minutes, which is dangerous if you’re the shopping type (fair warning).

The apartments themselves are what I’d call proper grown-up accommodations. None of that hotel room nonsense where you’re living out of a suitcase – these have actual kitchens you can cook in, living spaces where you can spread out, and honestly, after a long day walking around London, having somewhere to properly decompress is everything. The 4-star rating feels about right; it’s not trying to be the Ritz, but everything works like it should and the place has this comfortable, lived-in quality that I really appreciated. The staff actually seem to know the neighborhood too, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that is. They pointed me toward this little café on Grafton Street that I never would’ve found otherwise.

What really sold me on the place is how it sits in the neighborhood. Mayfair can feel a bit stuffy and tourist-heavy, especially around Oxford Street, but Albemarle Street has this quieter, more residential vibe – you’ll still hear the occasional late-night taxi, but it’s not like staying right on Piccadilly where the noise never stops. The Royal Academy is basically around the corner, and if you walk five minutes toward Berkeley Square, you hit all these great pubs that locals actually use. I spent one evening at the Red Lion on Waverton Street (about a seven-minute walk) and barely heard an American accent all night, which felt like winning the London lottery. The grocery situation is solid too – there’s a decent Tesco Express nearby, plus if you’re feeling fancy, Fortnum & Mason is close enough for those moments when you want to pretend you’re the type of person who casually buys £20 jam. The 8.7 rating makes sense to me; it’s the kind of place that does everything well without any major surprises, good or bad. Perfect if you want to feel like you’re actually living in London for a bit, not just passing through.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 5 adults, 3 children

Facilities