Overview
First Impressions
Dev3 – Beautiful 1 BDR Apt, High-end Paddington district sits on one of those classic London terraces that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a period drama. The building itself is Georgian elegance at its finest, and honestly, walking up to number 16 Devonshire Terrace feels pretty special. You’re in Westminster Borough here, which means you’re staying somewhere with serious historical credentials — the kind of address that actually matters in London.
The Location Sweet Spot
This four-star apartment really nails the location game. Paddington gets overlooked by tourists who think it’s just about the train station, but locals know this area has some serious charm. You’re a quick walk to Hyde Park — and I mean actually quick, not London-quick where everything’s “just around the corner” but takes twenty minutes. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll see families walking to school alongside business types heading to the station.
The Space Itself
Step inside and you’ll get why they bothered with the “beautiful” part of the name. The room layout makes smart use of London’s notoriously tricky apartment proportions — you know how some places feel cramped despite being decent-sized on paper? This isn’t one of those. The kitchen area is properly equipped too, which matters more than you’d think when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. There’s something refreshing about having actual counter space and appliances that look like they belong in this decade.
What Works Well
The 7.8 rating makes sense once you’ve been here a day or two. It’s not trying to be the flashiest place in London, but everything just… works. The internet doesn’t drop out when you need it, the shower has proper pressure, and the heating responds when you adjust it. These might sound like basic things, but anyone who’s stayed in London apartments knows they’re not always guaranteed. The windows face the right direction too — you get natural light without feeling like you’re living in a fishbowl.
Why Guests Love It
What really sells this place is how it lets you live like a Londoner rather than just visit. You can grab groceries at the Paddington shops, take morning walks through the park, and still be central enough that nothing feels like a massive trek. The Paddington area has this perfect balance — residential enough to feel peaceful, but with enough going on that you won’t get bored. Plus, having that train station nearby means day trips become actually doable rather than just theoretical possibilities you never get around to.
Guest reviews
"Very good"
Great location, only few minutes’ walk from Paddington Station. Lots of supermarkets, souvenir shops & restaurants around. The apartment is located in a quiet street, clean, tidy & spacious. Kitchen wares are basic & enough for simple cooking. No kitchen cloth was provided, but offered a roll of kitchen paper. Sofa bed is big & as comfortable as normal bed. Guaranteed was returned quickly.
What could be improved: 2 rolls of toilet paper might not be enough for 3 adults in 4 night’s stay. Fortunately, none of us got diarrhoea in those days. The bathroom was spacious but a bit dark. Although 2 light bulbs were installed by side of the mirror, as shown in last property pics, they were not functioned.
18 July 2024
"Superb"
Very nice and big apartament, in a good area. The host responds immediately and is happy to help if needed.
22 January 2024
"Exceptional"
The location , comfort everything was great.Very helpful host who took care of all our needs.
would definitely recommend this apartment
27 May 2024
T
Tarek
United Arab Emirates
10
"Perfect spacious apartment in perfect location in London"
Location is perfect with supermarkets and great restaurants 2-5 mins away. Paddington station 7 mins walk.
Spacious, exactly like the pics, comfortable bed and sofa-bed. The host Ted communicated every thing very clearly. Checkin and out was super smooth and simple. Returned the guarantee immediately on time after we left .
I would highly recommend and would go again with family or friends .
Just a note, make sure you request towels for the number of people checking in .
What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was great
7 April 2024
"Scammer owner"
What could be improved: There are people living under the property, and any “noise” the hear from outside or other rooms in the same building the call the owner and kept telling me to not make noise, i assured him i didn’t.
The stay was uncomfortable, one day while i was sleep the owner kept knocking on my door and when i open he told me not to make noise!!
How could i was sleep!!
Unfortunately eventually he kicked me out without giving a refund, the place don’t feel safe and the owner is a scammer “stay alert”
6 December 2024
"This property is a big dissapointment. You pay so much and get near nothing."
What could be improved: Lighting of the apartment is very poor. Wifi a massive problem. I could not do my job from home as a result of this. It was my worst short stay
10 October 2024
"Apparemment spacieux calme et confortable au cœur de Londres"
L’appartement est spacieux et très propre. Rue calme et quartier très agréable et central.
What could be improved: Les rideaux pas assez obscurcissant d’où un réveil très matinal.
31 May 2024
"Perfecto para conocer la ciudad"
Super cerquita de la estación de Paddington, en una calle tranquila, cerca de varios comercios de alimentación y cafeterías y restaurantes.
En planta baja, espacioso , perfecto para 3 o 4 personas
What could be improved: A pesar de tener buena calefacción las ventanas no estaban bien aisladas
31 January 2025
"مناسبة لكن كنت اطمح لقليل من الاهتمام مع ان المضيف جدا ممتاز"
الامان، سهولة الدخول، وجود الشقة في الدور الارضي، مساحة الشقة، تعاون المضيف واهتمامه، سرعة رد التأمين.
What could be improved: القليل من الاهتمام بالنظافة علما بانها كانت لا بأس بها.
10 July 2024
"Perfect!"
Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und jederzeit ansprechbar! Sehr schönes Appartment! Gerne wieder!
29 October 2025