Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of London apartments that promise luxury but deliver cramped rooms and paper-thin walls, so I was honestly skeptical about this Marylebone spot. But walking up to the building on Devonshire Place – which is basically this quiet Georgian street that feels like it’s from a different century – I knew this wasn’t going to be another disappointment. The entrance has that solid, old-money London feel, and you know what? The apartment actually lives up to it.
The space itself is genuinely impressive, I mean, three proper bedrooms in central London is pretty rare without paying through the nose. What struck me immediately was how they’ve managed to keep the period character (those high ceilings and original moldings are gorgeous) while making everything feel modern and, well, actually livable. The kitchen’s properly equipped too – not just a couple of sad burner plates like some places. I ended up cooking most nights because honestly, it felt more comfortable than going out, plus you’re literally a two-minute walk from Waitrose on Marylebone High Street if you need decent groceries. The living area’s spacious enough that three people aren’t constantly bumping into each other, which sounds obvious but trust me, it’s not always the case in London rentals.
Here’s what really sold me on the location though – you’re right in that sweet spot where you feel like you’re in residential London, not tourist central, but everything’s still walkable. Regent’s Park is at the end of the street (perfect for morning runs), and you can actually walk to Oxford Street in about eight minutes when you need proper shopping. The Bakerloo line at Regent’s Park station gets you anywhere quickly, though I found myself walking most places because the neighborhood’s just pleasant to wander through. Portland Place has some beautiful architecture if you’re into that sort of thing, and there are these little cafes tucked away on Marylebone Lane that most visitors never find. One minor thing – the street can get a bit echoey with delivery trucks in the early morning, but nothing that kept me awake, and it’s dead quiet by evening. The 8.6 rating seems about right to me, maybe even conservative – the only thing holding it back from perfect is that the WiFi was a bit patchy in one of the back bedrooms, and the shower pressure could be stronger. But honestly? For a proper London experience without feeling like you’re living in a hotel room, this place gets it right.