The location of Olivier’s flat is incredible! It is right in the heart of SOHO. We loved being able to walk out the door and have the bustle of this hip area right at our fingertips. Neat neighborhood restaurants and bars abound: We enjoyed multiple excellent breakfasts and dinners within a block which were on neighborhood side streets and filled with residents (not tourists). We walked to many areas of London straight from the flat, including Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Leister Square, Chinatown, etc. Trading off the privacy of a solo flat or hotel room was well worth it to be able to afford staying in such a great area.
The flat itself is petite & cheery with whimsical pop art and accessories. We appreciated that there was no “over selling” here - the flat is advertised exactly as it is with a shared bathroom and a full bed. The host is not trying to fill the room with just anyone - it’s his home and so we came prepared to be respectful of noise while there. For us, this was a great fit all around. Olivier was very welcoming and friendly and took great care of us with area advice.