Title: GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard Apartment with kitchen, near London Eye ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48416500/48416462/469aa010.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48416500/48416462/4bac6665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48416500/48416462/1b89c7c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48416500/48416462/62aaba3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48416500/48416462/edf70eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of London, this apartment offers a perfect blend of urban living and convenience. The central location provides excellent transport links and authentic London experiences. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV in the living room, and comfortable dining with loved ones. Prepare delicious homemade meals in the kitchen equipped with essential cookware. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard Welcome to my apartment! Located on the 3rd floor with stairs access, our apartment perfectly blends urban living and convenience. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll appreciate the central location, excellent transport links, and the opportunity to experience authentic London living. The living room features a comfortable sofa, a smart TV to watch all your favourite shows, high-speed Wi-Fi (80Mbps average), and a dining table where you can dine with loved ones. The kitchen has essential cookware and cutleries to cook some delicious homemade meals. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with complimentary hotel-quality linens to ensure guests sleep well and with ample storage space for your belongings. The bathroom contains all the essentials; clean towels and complimentary toiletries will also be provided for your convenience. The apartment is always professionally cleaned for your comfort. Enjoy your stay! On the day of your arrival, you can seamlessly complete the check-in process using Keynest by visiting a nearby store within walking distance of the property. You will receive your keys by providing a code to the store attendant. The store's address and the required code will be conveniently shared with you at least 48 hours before your scheduled time, and the code is valid within 30 minutes before your scheduled time. Please note that keys are also required to be dropped off at checkout. We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home so please take good care of it as if it was your own. St George's, London, is a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and convenient location. It is situated in the city's heart and offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. One of St George's standout features is its proximity to iconic London landmarks. Residents and visitors can easily access the famous Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament, making it an ideal location for tourists and history enthusiasts. Plus, there is effortless access to the city by bus and three tube stations: Waterloo, Southbank, Elephant & Castle. Borough Market and its fantastic food stalls, London Bridge, beautiful Tower Bridge and Southbank are a short, pleasant walk away. The neighbourhood also boasts a wide range of dining options, from traditional British pubs to international cuisine, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate. Additionally, its well-connected transportation links, including nearby train stations and bus routes, make exploring the rest of London a breeze. St George's is a desirable place to stay due to its central location, cultural attractions, and easy access to everything London offers. Whether you're here for business or leisure, this neighbourhood provides an excellent base for your London adventures. The property is easily accessible by public transport and car. Best Transport Network - 4 Tube Stations within walking distance: \- 7 min walk to Southwark \- 4 min to Elephant and Castle \- 10 min to Waterloo \- 12 min to Borough There are many buses to ride around! The nearest train station, Southwark Station, is just a 9-minute walk. Heathrow Airport is a 53-minute drive from the property. This property is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before being able to check into the flat. You can check in any time of the day as long as you respect our standard check-in time (3 PM). We also charge £50 for each set of lost keys (security keys may cost more). For security purposes, replacing the locks may incur an additional cost. So, please keep your keys safe. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a minimum of £300 for the smoking fee. We do not allow parties, large gatherings, loud noises, or outside guests. Should we receive sufficient evidence of such activity, we reserve the right to cancel your stay (without a refund) and may involve a security team to evict you. Any associated cost will be charged to you via your security deposit. Local authorities may also be present (if required). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: High-speed internet ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 592 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102540300/102540297/2fb47ffa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Industrial Victorian Studio with breakfast bar and kitchenette - Kennington London City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=102540297&PinnedHotelID=102540297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90260000/90253800/90253719/787773c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chelsea Studio Flat Apartment! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Cosy Spacious 1BR in Borough Guestready - Cosy and Spacious 1BR in Borough London Guestready - Cosy and Spacious 1BR in Borough Apartment Guestready - Cosy and Spacious 1BR in Borough Apartment London 7752c610-6c99-40e7-9bde-6eb1b177cfda ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.50025,-0.101484&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sojyHfyR%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40Y%40WBW%40YBWBWBYBWBWBWDWDWBUDWDWDUDWFUDUFWFUDUHUFSFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSJQHSHQHQJQHQJQJOJQJOJOJOJMLOJMJMLMLMJMLKLKLKLKLKLILILINILILGLGNGNGLGNELENELENCNENCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLDNDLFNFLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLHLJLJLJLJJJLLLLJLLLJLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHPHRHPHRHRHRFRHRHTFRFTFTFRFTFTDVFTDTFVDTDVBVDTDVDVBVBVBXBVBVBV%40X%40VBV%40X%40V%40X%40V%3FX%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAXAVAXAVCXAVAXCVCVCVCVCXCVETEVEVCVEVETGVETGTETGTGTGTGTGTGRITIRGRIRIRIRIPIRIPKPIPKPINKPKNKPKNKLMNKNKLMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMHMFOFMFOFMFODMDODODMBODOBO%40MBOBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOCOCMAOCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGOGMGMGMIOIMIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMMMKMKMMOKOKMKOKQKOKOKQIQKQIQIQISKQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGUIUESGWGUEUGUEWEUEWEWCWEUEWCWCYCWCWCWCWAYCWAYAWAYAWAYAW%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gANEe8HMzd4r9gHE05s7xZEycow=) London, United Kingdom #### What's nearby - London Eye - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - The Shard - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Big Ben - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - London Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 7 min walk - Elephant & Castle Station - 9 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪H10 London Waterloo - ‬2 min walk - ‪Fifth Element - ‬5 min walk - ‪Old Spike - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mama's Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Art Cafe - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard located? > Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Thomas' Hospital, London Eye and Big Ben. The Shard and Westminster Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lambeth North Underground Station is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GuestReady - Cityscape Retreat near The Shard Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen B. 21 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great long term option I stayed for nearly 3 months, and the flat has everything you need to cook, clean, etc. Very convenient location, and the host was very reaponsive. Great option for long term stays! ##### Kristen B. Stayed 76 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Richard J. 19 Jan 2024 #### No comment. No comment. ##### Richard J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jordana P. 19 Jan 2024 #### Positive: The kitchen was well stocked and even had tea, coffee etc. Negative This can’t be helped : The kitchen was well stocked and even had tea, coffee etc. This can’t be helped as it is an old property but the steps were very steep and hard to manage baggage on. ##### Jordana P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Leonie L. 19 Jan 2024 #### No comment. 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