Location: City of London, London, England, Europe (London EC1 Very central - Better than a hotel) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: 6th floor apartment
Located in the very centre of London, five minutes walk to the city (financial district) and 10 minutes bus ride to the West End (Theatres and entertainment district) Underground train station is just 200 metres. Buses to Oxford circus (shopping) St Pauls Cathedral, Covent Garden and Waterloo (London Eye) depart from the apartment building entrance. There is a security gate with video entry phone and a 24 hour concierge. Why stay in a cramped hotel?
This stunning and spacious apartment was redecorated throughout in March 2009 and is furnished to a high standard with stylish new soft black leather seating and black leather tables and chairs. Polished wood floors throughout. Floor to ceiling windows give superb city views. Private balcony with outdoor furniture. New kitchen appliances. Bathroom with power shower and toilet, Second En-suite bathroom with tub, shower and toilet. Private gym for residents. Close to the fashionable restaurants and bars of Clerkenwell and Hoxton. Barbican Arts Centre and Museum of London 5 minutes walk. Better than a hotel.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 130 channels
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully fitted with lots of storage. Cooking from gourmet to convenience.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : with spectacular city views and outdoor chairs and table.
- View/Location
- Monument View : Views of the city of London including "The Gerkin"
- Communications
- Telephone : Full service
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Elevator (lift), Cable TV (120 chanels), extra TV in bedroom, Broadband internet connection, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Private gym, Security entry phone, 24 hour Concierge, Shared Landscaped Garden with pond & fountain, Queen-size double bed in master bedroom, twin beds in second bedroom
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Level access to elevator and street but no special adaptations inside.
- Kid Friendly : Not designed for children, but they are very welcome
- Smoking Not Allowed : You may smoke outside on the balcony.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Supermarket 200 metres, Restaurant 100 metres, Pub 100 metres, Coffee shop 10 metres, A wide variety of restaurants, from gourmet to Indian, within 5 minutes walk, Gym onsite, Cinema, Bars, Night clubs all within walking distance, Taxis easily hailed right outside the building, St, Pauls Cathedral 10 minutes walk, Tower of London and Tower Bridge 15 minutes walk
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
NIGHTLY RATE .. for 4, 5 or 6 nights is 200 GB pounds per night,
WEEKLY RATE .. for 7 to 13 nights is 180 GB pounds per night.
LONGER LET RATE .. for 14 nights or more is 160 GB pounds per night.
20% VAT and all other taxes included. Linens & towels included. Free wi fi.
All utilities included. Nothing else to pay. Everything included in above prices.
You can arrive and depart on any day of the week
Maximum four persons including children.
Minimum 4 nights please. Thank you.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Old Street/City Road. Next to Tube. Free Wi Fi. Balcony/Views.
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose City of London
This flat was new in 1999 and finished to a high standard. It has wonderful views of the city of London. It is next to Old Street Tube station on the Northern line and has excellent bus services from outside the front door. We never bring a car to London as it is too congested, so easy public transport was important to us. The location is within a short walk of dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, shops, pubs and coffee bars and is close to the trendy night time areas of Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
The friendly concierge at the "front desk". Sitting on the balcony watching the city activity below. Hopping on the bus to the West End and getting a half price ticket for the theatre that night. Walking to the nearby Columbia Road Flower Market on a Sunday morning (a charming piece of old London that escaped the blitz). Walking to the nearby Barbican Centre for a world class classical concert. Enjoying excellent coffee and cakes in the Cafe Nero coffee shop just outside the front door. Walking to Marks & Spencers to buy gourmet foods.
Owner's Map of City of London
Philip and Derek are in the travel business and often make trips to London for business and cultural events. We decided to buy our own place in central London and to rent it to others when we are not using it. We use it about three or four times a year. We needed a home that was secure and easy to look after with 24 hour "front desk" service so we could come and go at any time of day or night.
Property Photos
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- 7th floor corner flat. Photo taken from City Road. - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
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- - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
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- - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
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- corner of the lounge
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- looking east from the balcony over Wesleys Chapel to distant Canary Wharf towers
Traveler Reviews (48)
Wonderful apartment -- VERY close to tube and amenities
Guest: richardnau
(Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
We've just returned from a week in this apartment. It's a beautiful place: clean, well equipped, secure and spacious. Two bathrooms simplified life for us (family of four including two teenage daughters). It's nicely decorated but some of the items may be a little too tempting and fragile for very young children. The apartment is 100m from Old Street tube station and bus stops. There are two small supermarkets within 100m, several sandwich shops and restaurants. It's an easy walk down to the Thames (Globe Theatre, St Paul's etc.). Communication with the owner was prompt, clear, pleasant and helpful. Basically: you pay less than hotel prices for something much roomier and more convenient!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great apartment
Guest: Curt
(St. John's, NL Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/07/11
Myself and 2 friends stayed at this flat for a week in Sept. and I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to London. The flat itself is exceptionally well maintained, bright & airy and has a balcony to enjoy the views of the area or to simply relax on after a day of sightseeing. Transportation is excellent, the Old Street tube station is about a minute walk away and several bus routes stop right outside the front door. The flat is just as seen in the photos given on the website so there were no surprises. There is an abundance of tourist information provided in the flat and Philip sent me quite a lot of information even before we left for London. Security is excellent with a 24 hour concierge and a rather formidable gate at street level. Philip & Derek done a wonderful job, thanks again guys.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Great apartment rental in City of London
Guest: Karen
(Oakville, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
Stayed in this apartment for almost 2 weeks at the end of August and beginning of September. Very comfortable place, high security building with concierge. My husband and I and my 'senior' parents felt very at home here. A much better choice than staying at a hotel and you have the added benefit of being able to cook breakfast and even casual meals if needed. Well equipped, comfortable beds and the wonderful assistance of Haji and the other concierges for things like getting taxis, housecleaning, and issues with WI-FI, etc. I would highly recommend this apartment as an alternative to staying in a hotel or B&B - perfect for families with children or couples.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Awesome location and spacious clean flat
Guest: Kim
(Atlanta Brit (Atlanta))
Date of Stay: 07/27/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
I travelled to London with 3 friends and wanted to stay in the City. This flat was fabulous - spacious, light, clean and well equipped - the balcony overlooking the City really made it! It was in a great location close to Hoxton,Spitalfields, Liverpool St and walking distance to the Tower of London. Transportation was easy too with access to several bus routes and tube stations. Would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat - FAR better than any hotel - in fact there are even some coffee shop downstairs!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
First time travellers to Europe
Guest: Canadian Family of Four
(London, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/28/11
Great Apartment. Spacious and well-appointed. My Daughters and wife loved the heated towel racks. Great view, very comfortable, nicely furnished. Excellent location for the Underground and the buses...We very very surprised how convenient it was to get to the west end for theatres and to the river for attractions etc.. Great coffee shops at the base of the building. No worries for our first trip as a family...that is worth the cost of the apartment itself.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect two bedroom!
Guest: Carl
(Dallas, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/11/11
We stayed at the unit in late May 2011, and could not have been more pleased! All of the earlier reviewers have said it all. Tube could not be more convenient, three groceries within five minutes, bus outside the front door, 24-hour concierge for any question or problem. Beautifully decorated, with kitchen completely furnished with everything you might need. Gorgeous views just as shown in pictures. This place is a gem at a reasonable rate, and the calendar showing all the future bookings reflects it. Book this one early, or it will be unavailable...for good reason. We hope to return soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Place
Guest: EricaS
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
We stayed for a week in April and loved it! Being so close to the tube station and a bus stop right across the street made it easy for us to get around with out a car. There are fantastic restaurants and pubs, or grocery stores within walking distance, so you can stay in or go out. The concierge was friendly and helpful with any needs or questions we had. They also had many maps and guide books of London and things about the local area. Its a great place you won't be disappointed!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place to stay in London
Guest: Leslie
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
We (a couple and our teenage son) spent a week in this lovely apartment in April 2011. The place is exactly as advertised: well-located, clean, spacious, comfortable. The layout was perfect; our teenager's room was at the end of the hall, so he could snooze in the morning and we didn't have to tiptoe around. He also had his own bathroom! The Old Street tube stop is very close (half a block away) and Moorgate only a short walk. The supermarket across the street was very convenient (and had remarkably good croissants). Caffe Nero downstairs had great coffee, and the folks who work there were very nice. The owners provided (in advance) a wealth of information about transit options, restaurant recommendations, places to go. There are lots of London guidebooks and maps in the apartment. All in all, a wonderful pied a terre in London.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Best accommodation we've ever had in London
Guest: Joy
(Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/15/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
We are regular vacationers to London and this is the best place we have ever had. The flat is roomy, modern, in perfect working order and clean. The concierge staff of the very secure building are attentive and helpful. The balcony allows easy access to fresh air for those who need it. The view is spectacular and the neighbourhood is smashing. Great restaurants, galleries, shopping, markets and lots of history. Even though the area is bustling with activity, it quiets down at night time for easy sleeping. The Underground is a block away so you can be anywhere in London in a half hour or less. This will be our first choice for all future visits to the best city in the world.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Awesome location and spacious flat
Guest: AtlantaBrit
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 02/07/11
Review Submitted: 03/24/11
I travelled to London with 3 friends and wanted to stay in the City. This flat was fabulous - spacious, light, clean and well equipped - the balcony overlooking the City really made it! It was in a great location close to Spitalfields, Liverpool St and walking distance to the Tower of London. Transportation was easy too with access to several bus routes and tube stations. Would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat even with my young family - it would be perfect for children - FAR better than any hotel - in fact there is even a coffee shop downstairs!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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