Central London Apartment for family upto 5
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Central London Apartment for family upto 5

116 Shaftesbury Avenue, Westminster Borough, London, W1D 5EW, United Kingdom
8.2 / 10 City of Westminster United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

Central London Apartment for family upto 5 sits right on Shaftesbury Avenue, and honestly, you can’t get much more central than this. The moment you step out the door, you’re in the thick of Westminster with theaters, shops, and that constant London buzz all around you. It’s one of those places where you realize you’ve actually made it to the heart of the city — no long commutes to get anywhere worth seeing.

Location & Neighborhood

This apartment puts you within walking distance of Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and the West End theaters. I mean, you’re literally on one of London’s most famous streets, which sounds overwhelming but actually works in your favor. The area has that perfect mix of tourist attractions and real London life — you’ll find proper pubs tucked between souvenir shops, and little side streets that lead to quieter corners when you need a breather from the crowds.

The Space

What I really appreciate about this four-star setup is that it’s designed for families who actually need space to spread out. With room for up to five people, you’re not cramming everyone into a tiny hotel room where someone’s always waiting for the bathroom. The kitchen is properly equipped too — and trust me, when you’re traveling with kids or just want to save some money on London’s restaurant prices, having the option to cook makes a huge difference. You know what’s nice? You can grab groceries from the nearby shops and actually have a relaxed breakfast before heading out to explore.

Getting Around

The transport links from this part of London are brilliant — you’ve got multiple tube stations within a few minutes’ walk, which means you can get to places like the Tower of London, Hyde Park, or even out to Greenwich without any fuss. What surprised me is how walkable everything is from here. Sure, you can hop on the Underground, but often you’ll find yourself just strolling to your destination because so much of central London unfolds naturally from this spot.

Why Guests Love It

The 8.2 rating makes sense when you consider what families actually want from a London stay. It’s not trying to be fancy or boutique-y — it’s practical, well-located, and gives you the independence of your own place without sacrificing that central location. The street itself has character (it can get lively in the evenings, which some might see as atmosphere, others as noise), but you’re getting authentic London energy rather than some sanitized tourist bubble. Plus, having your own space means the kids can decompress after a day of sightseeing, and parents can actually relax with a cup of tea without worrying about disturbing other hotel guests.

Guest Scores
8.2
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Available Rooms
Three-Bedroom Apartment
1 large double bed 1 double bed 1 single bed
Max persons: 3
$404
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 1
Linen
Bathroom 6
Toilet paper
Towels
Private bathroom
Toilet
Hairdryer
Shower
Living Area 2
Dining area
Desk
Food & Drink 1
Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility 1
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous 3
Non-smoking throughout
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 1
City view
Room Amenities 7
Socket near the bed
Drying rack for clothing
Fold-up bed
Private entrance
Heating
Fan
Iron
Languages spoken 2
English
Chinese
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Other for your stay 11
Dining table
Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
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Emma
United Kingdom
9
"Fantastic location, Good size rooms, Clean"
Host was great, met us on arrival. Very friendly. Accommodation was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Location was great for attending the theatre. Having M&S Food across the road was a bonus. Rooms on the back were quiet.
What could be improved: Place to hang out as a group was in the kitchen around the dining table. Not an issue for us as we were out most of the time. But just as a heads up to others booking.
3 November 2025
C
Catherine
United Kingdom
8
"Excellent."
The location was excellent. Pretty easy to find, 5 mins walk from the tube and a 24 hour M&S Food straight across the road! It was hot, and although there was no air conditioning, there were plenty of fans, and we were able to cool it down enough.
What could be improved: Quite a lot of steps to the flat (it's on the second floor).
20 July 2025
N
Natalie
United Kingdom
8
"Great location"
Great location, right opposite m&S food so could stock up. Within walking distance of theatre and tube. Well presented flat, lovely host.
What could be improved: the front bedroom was noisy at night could do with a full length mirror but no major complaints, is a lovely flat. .
20 October 2024
D
Dominic
United Kingdom
7
"Worked very well for our requirements"
Location Facilities
What could be improved: Low spec Lack of light
19 December 2023
S
Sarah
United Kingdom
7
"Central location"
The location was great, very central and close to all theatres, landmarks
What could be improved: The entrance and communal.areas, the staircase was scary and very dated.
17 November 2025
N
Naiobh
United Kingdom
9
"Superb"
The location is amazing. Very central and a short walk from Leicester Square tube station through Chinatown very atmospheric. Opposite a 24/7 M&S so easy to pick up supplies. 42 steps up but if you know you know so if you have mobility issues it's not for you. Very hot weather but there are multiple fans in each room. All beds comfy we all slept well. It is a busy street but we knew this and it didn't bother us. Instant hot water which was needed for 5 adults getting ready. It was great we could drop our bags earlier than check in & Ms Yang was there in 10 minutes. Plenty of towels and washing liquid, hand soap , shower gel and shampoo all provided. Anyone who loves pizza should try Breadstall it's 5-7 min walk and tasted fantastic . Also super handy if you are going to a show. It's 7 minutes walk from trafalgar square, Leicester square and covent garden few mins walk. Would 100% recommend and stay again.
What could be improved: Like others have said it could do with some TLC especially front bedroom. The only other gripe was only getting one key which made things tricky when heading to different places even a key box would help.
18 July 2025
K
Karen
United Kingdom
8
"Excellent location."
Brilliant location, clean and well equipped. Friendly owner. Right on the edge of Soho and China town. Some of the major theatres literally 2 mins away on rhe same street. Covent Garden, Leicester square, and Theatre land all with 15 mins walk from the apartment.
What could be improved: The apartment was on a very noisy street, which didn't settle until the early hours of the morning. Had to have the windows open as was a very hot night, so sleeping not easy. Sheets and towels not hotel standards but were clean and adequate. Quite steep stairs to get to the apartment and 2 flights of them...no lift.i
6 July 2025
P
Paula
United Kingdom
8
"Very good"
The apartment was in a fantastic location, minutes from lots of big attractions in London and a great base to explore. Ideally located close to shops for supplies and tune station around the corner. Very helpfully we were able to drop off our bags on arrival.
What could be improved: There is no sitting area. So unable to sit as a group aside from the kitchen table which wasn't overly comfortable.
1 July 2025
L
Lee
United Kingdom
8
"Very good"
Location excellent, 3 bedrooms and everything you needed
What could be improved: Bit noisy at the front bedroom and curtain wouldn't draw all the way so it wasnt as dark as it should be , main double bed bit uncomfortable
12 April 2025
C
Charlotte
United Kingdom
7
"Ideal location"
Location
What could be improved: Gaining entry not obvious and had to call host and wait for key entry…. stairs very steep but ok ….
2 April 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Neal's Yard 450 m
Seven Dials 300 m
British Museum 900 m
Nelson's Column 700 m
Trafalgar Square 700 m
Old Scotland Yard 950 m
Piccadilly Circus 350 m
London Film Museum 800 m
London Transport Museum 750 m
Centre Point Tower London 550 m
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Hefaure 20 m
Restaurant Kiwa Bar & Restaurant 30 m
Restaurant Zhangliang Malatang Chinatown 10 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 1.6 km
London Zoo 3.7 km
Regents Park 2.6 km
London Bridge 3.6 km
Somerset House 1.1 km
Madame Tussauds 2.6 km
St James's Park 1.3 km
Banqueting House 1.1 km
Buckingham Palace 1.7 km
Churchill War Rooms 1.5 km
Natural beauty
Forest Bush Wood 15 km
Lake The Serpentine 2.9 km
Public transport
Bus Smith Close 7 km
Train Waterloo Station 1.9 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 3.1 km
Train Charing Cross Station 750 m
Metro Piccadilly Circus Tube Station 400 m
Metro Leicester Square Underground Station 250 m
Closest airports
London City Airport 13 km
London Gatwick Airport 47 km
London Heathrow Airport 23 km
Central London Apartment for family upto 5
116 Shaftesbury Avenue, Westminster Borough, London, W1D 5EW, United Kingdom
$404 / per night
8.2 Excellent
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