This is a lovely apartment in a great location. Charming, attractive, and comfortable, with generous amenities, on a very quiet street that is busy only when people are going to and from work. Although the sitting room has a large window facing the street, the rest of the apartment is very private—you don’t need to lower shades or close curtains at night and can sleep with the bedroom windows open.
There were three of us, sisters. All the beds were comfortable. The ensuite bathroom is comfortable to use, but the family bathroom is extremely small. It would benefit from the addition of hooks and a couple of small shelves to put things on. There is a warmer rack for towels, but no place to hang a nightgown, for instance, while you are showering. The space works for normal-sized people but would be difficult for anyone with weight problems.
There is a delightful shopping area a few blocks up Gloucester Street, on Curtzon (sp?) and Tachbrook streets. Gail’s is a wonderful bakery, with such an abundance of good things that it is difficult to choose. The Italian deli has seriously delicious marinated vegetables, meats, and cheeses. There is a very nice cafe, and anyone in need of a pedicure can find one close by.
Pimlico is in the City of Westminster, and it is easy to walk to major sights such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, etc. However, once you are out of Pimlico, the streets become incredibly confusing. You need a good map. I found using satellite directions on my phone to be unreliable; you have to look at the phone almost all the time to make sure you are not going astray.
It is important to make certain you have your keys when you leave the apartment for any reason. The front door slams shut, and if no one is home in the other flats, you are stuck. When leaving with my luggage, I inadvertently allowed the door to close and locked out John, the concierge who had been so helpful to us. I felt terrible and prayed that a resident would return quickly to let him in.
In short, this is a great place to stay in London, and we strongly recommend it.