Bertie

With its tall corniced ceilings and plasterwork walls, this elegant apartment in South Kensington blends a yesteryear elegance with modern comforts to provide a thoroughly relaxing stay. While its grand open-plan layout and wood floors make you feel like you’ve stepped into an ornate ballroom, its beautiful rugs, sleek furnishings and inviting bed ensure you feel wholly at home. A power shower will get mornings off to an invigorating start before breakfast around the glossy dining table. Then, make your way to Hyde Park (three minutes away on foot) for an early stroll and an afternoon visiting the Natural History Museum (an eight-minute walk away). Evenings call for an early dinner at one of the countless restaurants on your doorstep followed by a live show at the Royal Albert Hall (also eight minutes away), before retreating to your plush pad for a blissful night’s sleep.


Home truths:
*Guests must provide a name, photo ID, and the credit card used to make the booking, and will be required to complete a security damage authorisation upon check-in
*As this is a studio apartment, there's no real separation between the living and sleeping areas
*A cot and a high chair are available – just ask your host when booking
*You'll have access to a 24-hour reception and concierge, as well as a housekeeping service and linen changes
*You'll need to bring your own shampoo
*There's no parking here, but we recommend skipping the car and making use of London's excellent public transport instead – Gloucester Road station is a ten-minute walk away