Honestly, when I first saw “Riverlight Quay” on the address, I wasn’t sure what to expect – it sounds a bit corporate, doesn’t it? But this two-bedroom flat actually surprised me in the best way. You’re right on the Thames in Nine Elms, which I know sounds far from central London, but here’s the thing everyone gets wrong about this area: it’s incredibly well connected, and you’re literally a five-minute walk to Vauxhall station where you can hop on the Victoria line straight into the heart of things.
The flat itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room, which is refreshing after staying in so many cookie-cutter places. The windows are massive – I mean floor-to-ceiling stuff – and if you get lucky with the river view (not all units have it, so worth asking), you’ll spend way too much time just watching the Thames go by. The kitchen is properly equipped too, not one of those sad hotel kitchenettes with a broken kettle. I actually cooked dinner one night and had everything I needed, which was a relief since eating out in London every meal can get expensive fast. The bedrooms are a decent size, and honestly, the beds are comfortable – sometimes that’s all you really need after walking around London all day.
What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being near the river and close to Vauxhall would mean traffic noise, but the building’s solid and you barely hear anything once you’re inside. The area itself has changed so much in the last few years – there’s a Sainsbury’s practically next door, and if you walk toward Battersea Power Station (about ten minutes), there’s this whole new development with restaurants and shops. It’s not tourist-heavy like Covent Garden or Camden, so you get a feel for how Londoners actually live. The riverside walk is lovely for morning runs or evening strolls, and you can walk all the way to Chelsea Bridge if you’re feeling ambitious. Parking can be tricky if you’re driving – it’s mostly permit zones around there – but honestly, you won’t need a car anyway. The 4-star rating feels about right; it’s not luxury, but everything works well and the space is genuinely comfortable for couples or even small families who want to spread out a bit.