Westminster Borough, London, WC2E 9NG, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Urban Chic – Acre? It’s tucked away in this brilliant spot in Westminster where you can actually walk to Covent Garden in about five minutes, but somehow it doesn’t feel like you’re in the middle of tourist chaos. I mean, WC2E is right there with all the theatre crowds and street performers, but once you slip inside, there’s this surprisingly calm vibe that honestly caught me off guard for a 4-star place in central London.

The thing is, this hotel gets the balance right between being stylish without trying too hard – you know those places that are so aggressively “boutique” that you’re afraid to touch anything? Not here. The rooms have this modern, clean aesthetic (hence the “chic” bit, I suppose), but they’re actually comfortable to live in for a few days. What I really appreciated was how they handled the typical London space constraints – clever storage solutions everywhere, and the bathrooms are compact but not claustrophobic. The soundproofing is pretty decent too, which matters when you’re this close to the West End madness. I stayed there during a busy weekend in autumn and barely heard the street noise, though you’ll definitely catch the energy if you open the windows.

Here’s the local knowledge bit that makes a difference: you’re literally a two-minute walk from Leicester Square tube, but more importantly, you can cut through those little side streets toward Charing Cross and avoid the worst of the crowds. The staff actually knows this stuff too – they’ll point you toward the quieter route to the Thames or tell you which pubs nearby aren’t completely overrun with tourists (there are a few, surprisingly). With an 8.8 rating, they’re clearly doing something right, and I think it comes down to understanding that business travelers and leisure visitors both want the same thing: a proper night’s sleep and easy access to everything London offers, without paying Mayfair prices or dealing with chain hotel blandness. The check-in was smooth, none of that hovering-around-the-lobby nonsense, and honestly, for Westminster Borough, you’re getting solid value here.

Rooms

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

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.3

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.9

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.2

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