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The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London

Apartment with kitchenette, steps from Leicester Square

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Interior
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Modern Shower/WC

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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London, ENG
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London

Wonderlful location and great views!!!
Right bang in central West End, close to the theatres, shops, restaurants: you are staying in the best location in the best area: most attractions within walking distance. Soho/ Covent garden/ Picadilly/ Trafalgar square/Oxford street right at your door step. You’re on the 5th floor with splendid views. There is a modern, working elevator.

The space

Large for London apartment, best most central Location, right in the middle of West End/ Soho, 5th floor, great views.
Charming Victorian listed building, one of London's finest
2 double bedrooms with wash basins in each bedroom.
Modern power shower and WC.
The bath in the main bedroom is not for guests to use.
Large octagonal lounge with open plan kitchen and dining table seating 5
Flat screen TV in each room. Smart TV in the lounge.
Washer, dryer and detergent provided.
Luxury double sofa bed.
Free WiFi.
Music system with a Docking Station.
Large colonial ceiling fans for noiseless cooling breeze.
Very efficient central heating....you wont notice the Winter outside.
Step just out the front door and you are in the middle of the best Theatre land, shops, restaurants
You can simply walk everywhere, no need for busses, metro, taxis
Covent Garden and Soho are the most popular neighbourhoods in London!!
Metro stations Covent Garden/ Piccadilly Circus/ Leicester square/ Tottenham Court are 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Busses stops right outside to take you further afield

You’ll be the only guests in the entire apartment. No other guests.

We clean 10:00-14:00 however guests may drop their luggage, take the key’s and return later. Often the apartment is ready for you to check yourself in right away by using keys left in lock boxes.

On departure day you may leave luggage while we clean 10:00-12:00, or use the luggage storage facilities at the nearby Charing Cross Station. You may even on special occasions stay till later for a fee however first check with the owner.

Other things of note::

Please note: the bath in the main bedroom to be used with care (children supervised) and any waterspillage goes through the wooden floor/ ceiling of the bedroom below; great alternative is the walk-in shower provided.
King size bed 150x 190cm
Double bed 135x 190cm
Double sofa bed 135 x 190cm
Wooden floors throughout the apartment and building: expect creaking floor boards and footsteps.
This is a Central City location and some city sounds can be expected. The double glazed windows minimise the sounds and earplugs are an option for the light sleeper.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Rubbish bags and recycle bags outside on pavement by the tree 6-9am
Used towels in wash machine on dark cycle / one hour and switch on please
Turn off ceiling fans
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Elevator available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. Oxford Street and Covent Garden Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and Natural History Museum. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a top attraction not to be missed.
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London, ENG

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Ben - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Leicester Square Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 5 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bear and Staff - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maharaja of India - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Notes Music & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steak and Company - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The One and Only Place to Stay in Central London located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Covent Garden Market and Piccadilly are also within 10 minutes. Leicester Square Underground Station and Charing Cross Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melindee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat located in one of London most vibrant areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is just as pictured online. We were very happy with our stay and Lenn/Natasha were fantastic and very helpful with our arrival from Heathrow airport. We would stay again the next time we’re in London.Thank you, Lenn and Natasha for being such great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dad and two adult children

We found the location to be excellent. Easy walking distance to many dozens of theaters and wonderful places to eat. We decided to actually walk most places, but the underground was extremely available right up the street.I would highly recommend this for both the location and cleanliness and the layout of the apartment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

Loved our stay there! Appreciate the grrat communications, and wonderful location!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

This is a very comfortable apartment in a wonderful location. It is well appointed and was a delight to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

GC W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s very rare for a central London apt to have an elevator, washer, dryer and stand alone air conditioning unit(although we did not need it for our stay in August). A charming airy apt with high ceilings. The kitchen was well stocked. We walked to most places including about 1 mile to Big Ben, buckingham palace, the British museum, covent garden and Chinatown. The one bathroom for the 5 of us worked out just fine. I can’t say enough good things about this location and comfortable accommodation. We hope to return to London and to this apt. again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Okotoks, AB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Flat in the heart of everything!

Great apartment, very large for central London! Walking distance Romany of the sights and great tube line options close by. It was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed it and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking to stay close to the sights and theatres.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Fantastic Location

Very clean and centrally located two bedroom apartment with elevator. Great quick communication with the host and easy and excellent check in instructions. We had a four night stay and loved all the restaurants, cafes, pubs and transportation walking distance from the apartment. On a busy road (which was close to everything), and being on the 5th floor kept the apartment quiet when the neighborhood was very active. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We were in London for 3 days before a cruise. Perfect location for sightseeing and going to a show on Friday night. Perfect spot! It is in the middle of the theater district so it can be loud if the windows are open but as long as the windows are closed it’s fine. Absolutely delightful and easy to access and use. Host was great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souad (Susan) N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and Space, an unbeatable combination!

The apartment affords the best location to explore the best of London. Everything is at your fingertips. The apartment is spacious, tastefully decorated and comfortable. Lenn, our host, was very responsive, all in all would highly recommend this property. It made our first visit to London very memorable and a great experience :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

This is a great place to stay. It has a perfect position smack bang in the middle of the theatre district and close to so many iconic places - so much in walking distance. The flat is clean and a delight to stay in and well equipped with lovely touches added by the host. It's also remarkably quiet for such lively surroundings with only the creaky floor to disturb you but really that's the only negative which is saying a lot about how amazing this place is. It's great value for the money and I would definately book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Generous Host

The location of this apartment is fantastic for the West End. The host is extremely accommodating and provides great communication. We were so thankful to have stayed for a late check out on our last day, this made the world of difference to us. However, the apartment itself needs quite a few minor repairs, and although we managed for our 5 days, a longer stay may have been different. Overall, we had a positive experience, which included living right in the heart of all the action.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Great location. Almost directly across from the Harry Potter play and walkable to many tube stations and within 10 min walk of most shows and many landmarks. Many restaurants and pubs in the area. Would bring ear plugs/eye mask if light sleeper. Building is beautiful but older and lots of creaks and we could hear the upstairs neighbor moving around their apartment late in the night. The outside noise was not too bad with the windows closed. Very secure building. Two locked entrances. Great shower and space for sleeping 6 persons, the pull out bed was very comfortable. Great communication and easy instructions for checking in/out. We were able to check in a couple hours early which was incredibly helpful and appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

First of all, we would stay here again if we returned. The area was awesome and close to so many attractions. The transportation system is great and the found that the buses were so efficient and provided city views for future stops. The beds were comfortable the bathroom was small but the fact that there are sinks in bedrooms made it great. The elevator was a big plus to get up and down. We finally got the locking and unlocking of the door down. The rooms were big bright and storage was good. Overall it was awesome. Oh, when the windows were open it was noisy. But the close them and noise was gone. Perfect restaurants and coffee shops close by and the shopping is at your fingertips! Perfect. Thank you Lenn for allowing us to keep our bags in the room until our Uber came. Wish we could have met you. Great direction for check in and out. Thanks for pictures for the check in!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamir C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is indeed the one and only place to stay in London! The welcome, Lenn and the team (Natasha mainly), the care, the service are all implacable. Lenn is just so proud of the apartment, and there are many good reasons for that, and he is willing to do everything you will enjoy your stay, and it works!! The location, the space, the comfort, the well-equipped kitchen with all generous supply there. The trees outside the windows are so romantic and enchanting. All is just perfect!! Thank you Lenn for a very very lovely stay. We shall be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are staying in London, this is where you want to stay. Great apartment in fantastic, busy, fun location that is central to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent; it's near busses, trains, restaurants and coffee shops. The place is clean, cozy and has a great table for everyone in my family to gather around. It was great having the extra sinks in the bedrooms for a group of five people to get ready each day. The beds were comfy and the refrigerator was a great size. The check in and check out was easy because Lenn gave such great detailed directions. It truly was a perfect place to stay!
Cozy bedroom.
Spacious hallway .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great experience

We loved our stay. Great centrally located place with ample room for our family of 4, all as advertised. Host provided clear communication throughout. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La posizione dell'appartamento è fantastica. Il vero centro di Londra. L'appartamento è comodissimo ristrutturato molto bene e dotato di tutto quel che serve per vivere comodamente. La cucina è dotata di tutta l'attrezzatura necessaria e avevamo a disposizione diversi ingredienti di base per cucinare. Ottima anche la dotazione di sapone shampoo e creme corpo, mai vista una cosa simile. Lenn è stato un host sempre disponibile e puntuale in caso di necessità. Al nostro arrivo ci ha anche fatto trovare una bottiglia di vino in frigo!Unica cosa che cambierei è il letto a baldacchino perché scricchiola oggettivamente troppo ed è un po' piccolo In sintesi ci tornerei domani.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JP K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in London. The property was located right in the thick of it, which is what we wanted. They stocked up on coffee for us and even left a bottle of prosecco. The unit is designed nicely and was a joy to come back to after a long day. The host was very responsive.I'm not very particular, but the property and experience fell short of expectations. We got pictures for check-in, but no written instructions until after we were lost. The VRBO map brings you to a location .6 miles away. I can forgive this because we were jetlagged and accompanied by a 5 and 7 year old. The door was extremely difficult to lock. I think I spent more time figuring it out than I did enjoying the city. We left it unlocked most of the time because it just wouldn't click. Not ideal! Eventually, the owner believed me and sent someone to fix it after we left. The bathroom temperature control knob is missing a part - not too hard to turn when its dry, but almost impossible when wet. Host said, "Just give it a turn," lol - like I have the grip strength of a 3-year-old. Lastly, the AC is in the hallway, so if you happen to be there during a heat wave, good luck. I would not return to this property. I am hoping for future renters that the Host spends some time here and fixes some of the things that have fallen by the wayside, and ensures a proper check-in process.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Our favorite place to stay in LondonThank You!1
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in London. The apartment was in the perfect location to get around the city. We didn’t use the kitchen but it was fully stocked with everything you’d need to cook. We stayed during a heatwave and the ceiling fans and hallway ac helped cool down the rooms at night (except that back bedroom, but we put the extra fans in there and that helped). The washer and separate dryer were nice to have as we were able to wash clothes before the next leg of our trip. We’d definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in central London

The apartment was a great size for four adults. The accommodation was clean and well equipped, has everything you could need in the kitchen. The location was perfect for the theatre trip we had planned, very close to everything. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay again if we plan anotger celebratory trip to London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

Having never stayed in an apartment in London, this was fun! The door was almost hidden between two store, the two door entry, the elevator...all things we had never really experienced. The apartment itself was clean, modernized, yet retained old, original qualities like the flooring, in-room sinks, some windows and furniture. Well stocked cabinets with what I assume were 'leftovers' from previous guests. I actually appreciated that those items were not wasted by throwing them out. Furniture was comfy and we had room to spread out and have our own spaces. The neighborhood was bustling! Local bars and pubs stayed busy (and a bit loud) pretty late but you could shut that out by closing the windows. They blocked almost all the street noise. Access to underground, stores, attractions, and other neighborhoods was super easy. Just look the right way when crossing, lolWe would definitely stay here again if we visited London again. It was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traece G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location-details

The location of this flat can’t be beat. The size of the flat was perfect. The amenities were as described. We feel lucky to have found this flat and will stay there again. We could walk to so many attractions. There were exceptional restaurants nearby and a wonderful foot reflexology spot that was perfect after a day of walking. Having this flat as our base of operation made our first trip to London exceptional. And the communication with the host was great, even with my numerous inquiries, Lenn was responsive and helpful. We miss the flat already and are eager to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lenn Thirion

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Medical Doctor, Ex South African.

Why they chose this property

Best location, views and City you can hope to find.

Languages:

English, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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