I now live in London, but several of my friends from the States were stopping over for a weekend and we wanted to make the most of our time together by staying somewhere special in the very heart of London. This flat was hands down the best part! Our host, Jess, was there to meet us when we checked in with a little welcome hamper, which was really sweet. Although we didn't need to contact her during our stay, it was great knowing that she still lives locally and is available if you need anything.
The loft itself is breathtakingly stunning. Each detail is luxurious and pristine and the incredible design elements mirror the eclectic vibe of the neighborhood that surrounds it. Even with the infamous Oxford Street (hello, Topshop) at one end of the road and Chinatown/Piccadilly Circus at the other, we hardly wanted to leave (trust me, you'll feel the same when you sit on that massive couch).
Soho is my favorite part of London, so when we did leave, everything is at arm's reach. We went to see Les Miserables, which is a treat because it's seriously less than a five-minute walk away on the same street as the flat. We were also less than a twenty-minute walk from Buckingham Palace, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.
You'd think that being on a popular street full of restaurants, coffee shops, bars and bakeries would make the flat loud ... but it's surprisingly quiet and cozy. And with so much space and character, you really get the best of both worlds: everything in London at your fingertips the second you step outside and a beautiful, comfortable place to wind down with a glass of wine and a movie at the end of the night. You won't get much better than this place, it's a true gem.
P.S. Treat yourself to a nice bath in the huge master bathtub ... you won't regret it!