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Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
TV, offices
Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4570 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is £424
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says

IMPORTANT note for guests: the apartment is on 5th floor (TOP Floor of the building), NO LIFT.

Summary:
Large Penthouse apartment with terrace conveniently located in the heart of Central London seconds away from Trafalgar Square.

The apartment benefits from a spacious dining / living room equipped with a large dining table, sofa bed & TV; bright double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; a family bathroom and a small terrace at the back just off the bedroom.

The Space:
HOME FEATURES:

Ample living space with large dining table and double sofa bed.

Open plan kitchen / reception.

Fully fitted Kitchen with fridge, cooker, oven, washing machine, microwave, toaster & kettle.

Large master bedroom with a double bed and fitted wardrobes

Private terrace.


HOME TRUTHS:

cleaning services once a week within the advertised price.

Self check in property - Keys are to be collected 10 min away from property.

Check-in details will be sent 48 hours prior to arrival.

There is no lift and apartment is located on the Third Floor.

This home has a centrally managed heating system.

This home doesn't have air-condition units but Frankie Says can provide fans during summer periods if necessary.

Maximum occupancy is 4 people ( 2 people will need to sleep in the sofa bed).

Home Rules:

NO SMOKING
NO PARTIES
NO PETS

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT:

Check-in: Our check-in time is from 3pm.This is a self check in property.

Check-out: Our check-out time is 10AM. Please note that if you check out later you will be charged an extra night.

The Neighborhood:
All the amenities of the West End of London (central London) are at your doorstep including all the famous theatres of Covent Garden, China Town, South-bank, Soho, Piccadilly, etc.

Big Ben - 10 min
Buckingham palace - 15 min
Leicester Square - 5 min

Property manager

LDG Partnership

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 570 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

• Check-in is 3:00 PM • No parties or events • No pets • No smoking We will request copy of ID before check in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Penthouse Chandos Place Covent Garden
Top Floor Short let Apartment With Terrace by Trafalgar Square
62d7d0e28088ba0032e4a46a

About the area

Map
London, England

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leicester Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • London Eye - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee by Real Eating Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Harp, Covent Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • Café In The Crypt
  • ‪Blind Spot London - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says on 20 Aug 2025 start from £424.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of The Strand, Leicester Square and Covent Garden Market. Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 10 minutes. Charing Cross Underground Station and Leicester Square Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Nelson's Pad - Trafalgar Square - by Frankie Says Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Wonderful!

Great location, close to all tourist destinations, transportation, good restaurants... very comfortable and spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pretty cool place, but it is pub central, and fairly noisy, but it is in the heart of it all.

Easy to get to just about everything you would want. Also, a very short walk from the tubes and stations so that you can get anywhere you need to go with ease. There are a LOT of stairs, and the shower is absolutely broken, which are negative downsides. Also, if you plan on opening the bedroom windows, you have to live with the smell of the downstairs dumpling shop and the beer from the alleyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

Our top priorities (in order) when choosing a rental are: natural light/lots of windows/sky view, top floor (we don’t want anyone above making noise and we don’t mind walking up a lot of stairs), situated near what we are interested in doing, has a local vibe – furnishing and overall sense while being in the space feels like what the locals experience, WiFi. This apartment satisfied all our priorities. We would stay her again when visiting London.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kasandra Z., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located

Location was central; next to multiple restaurants, bars, theaters, and markets. The apartment was perfect for our needs and in close proximity to the metro. We got used to the 60 steps up. Our 2 teens slept on the pull-out couch; parents stayed on the full size bed. Within a few feet of the main door are a few great restaurants, out door drinking windows, and theaters. Just in case, come prepared with eye masks and ear plugs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nick and Phyllis O.

Location, location, location

4 stars with reservations. Why would you have 4 vacuums 3 in the guest closet just randomly tossed in? The photo shows a fairly nice couch which is still there in a different location but there is a very unacceptable futon , we feel compassion for the couple who has to sleep their. The kitchen is fine, the stairs a challenge for anyone with big bags, we left ours at Gatwick having been warned off by another review. Many homeless under the entrance, a bit disturbing but fine. And we were not put off by the mouse, don't leave crumbs or food out. We were treated so well by the greeters who helped me bring up the bags and once again it's all about the fabulous location. We had a fine 5 days. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gerell L., Sugar Grove, il, USA

Location, Location, Location

My wife and I had a wonderful visit to London and this rental very much added to the enjoyment. It is the perfect size for a couple and you can walk almost anywhere from theaters to museums to lots and lots of restaurants and pubs. Some observations: - kitchen nicely equipped with good appliances. Nice having a washing machine - bathroom very adequate and in excellent condition. Instant hot water heater so there is no running out half way through a shower - bedroom adequate. Good shades and lighting. Bed is a double(not a queen) and is too small. - entranceway needs coat hooks as there is no closet except in the bedroom - lots of stairs as it is on the fourth floor but we didn’t find this an inconvenience. No one else in the building while we were there. - had to have exterminator in twice for a couple of mouse sightings but problem was taken care of promptly which we appreciated. It is an old building in an old town. - apartment was surface cleaned but could use a deep cleaning and the dinning room chair covers were truly filthy. - two sofas, one of which was worthless. It hould be removed for two chairs. Also living room area needs a large coffee table badly. Overall we we would rent again happily, especially if a few of the minor complaints were taken care of.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Excellent Location and Value

The only negative about the flat is the 63 stairs you must walk up to reach it. There are 2 landings so you can take your time getting up them, but it is a chore to get larger bags up and down. Overall our experience was excellent. The space works as a 2 bedroom with the bedroom and living room each having its own door off the central hall. The living room door closes off the kitchen and living room, but does provide privacy to those sleeping and dressing in the living room. The bathroom appears recently updated and the kitchen has a microwave, oven, washer/dryer, fridge and cooktop all in good working order. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes assuming you're on holiday and making simple meals. The unit was being cleaned when we arrived and the staff was very helpful and friendly. There have been comments about the unit being difficult to find. I can understand some difficulty but the address is clearly marked above the entry door and the image on Google maps is correct and easily recognizable. It's at the end of The Harp pub - an excellent CAMRA recognized pub - and just at the right of an archway which has a heading of 'Institute of Chinese Medicine'. We couldn't have asked for a better location; walking times of 5 minutes or less to Trafalgar square, charing cross BritRail, Leicester Square and several of the West End theaters. 5 to 10 minutes to Covent Garden, a Tesco grocery, and the rest of the West End, and 10 to 20 to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The view from the living room is good. The balcony views aren't but it is a decent space for 2 or 3 people to step out and get some fresh air. It holds a small table and 2 chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

T W.

Great place to stay for tourisism and nightlife

We (myself 40 year old male and 12 year old daughter) stayed here in early October 2016. The weather in London was perfect this time of year. This property is as described, it was nice with minor defects. It has a queen size bed and two sofas. One of the backs on the sofa folds down to create a futon. We didn't fold down as it was wide enough for my daughter to sleep on. It would be okay for two couples if one didn't mind sleeping on the sofa. The bed is large enough for a couple and the room had a dresser and closet built in. The balcony doesn't have a view of anything but the walls of the buildings around you but is still nice to have. If some minor attention was paid to this property it would help for instance the face of the drawer under the bed was broken off while i was there and several light bulbs didn't work. None of this was a inconvenience. The views from the living room are fantastic to watch the people drinking and walking around below. There is a pub directly next to the door to the apartment that allows patrons to get a drink and take if out side to consume. Be prepared to ask people to make way so you can get in the door. The apartment is on the fourth floor and only a narrow staircase is the way to get there. This isn't terrible but it is a hassles if you have large luggage. Overall the steps are well work it to stay here. It is hard to find! if you look for the harp pub then on the right side of the pub on a 45 degree angle sort of facing an alley opening is the green door to access the stairway.We were lost and arrived about one and a half hours after we scheduled. The staff was very accommodating and once we found it and called they showed up after about 20-30 mins. The kitchen is stocked with essential dishes but no cooking essentials such as salt and pepper, oil etc. We purchased some seasoning and a bottle of olive oil so hopefully its there for the next guest. I highly recommend this place and plan on staying again. Oh and my full deposit was credited back as stated within a week.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Size and Location

The property was fabulous and well maintained. Very close to two Underground stations and in a vibrant area of the city. Yes, it is on the third floor but that wasn't a problem for us. We are a family of four with two adults and two children ages 7 and 8 and had a wonderful time. Property management was very attentive to any concerns we had. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malia M.

Great place!

Beautiful flat! So central! We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Great location

Amazing location: a stone's throw from Trafalgar Square, the galleries, public transport, theatres and cheaper theatre ticket retailers. Spacious, bright, airy apartment with its own balcony. CONSIDER: Don't overlook that it is up 60+ steps from the street the apartment (and no lift). If you have a lot of heavy luggage or not fit enough for steps, it's not for you. But the bonus is this is the only apartment in the block and is quiet and private even though there is a busy pub downstairs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Phillip T.

Very poor

apt. was not clean. Kitchen was without towels, sponge, dishcloth or pot holders etc. Broken old sofa. Not even chair in bedroom. Dirty junk filled closet for hanging clothes, gray,grim, "used" towels in Bathroom. No face cloths, no amenities for our stay of 2 weeks, no place to place even soap or a razor in tiny shower. Ice cold rooms. bedding too short for bed. "terrace" is an unconnected fire-escape for storing buckets etc. Building is a deserted school. Dishes and furnishing need series cleaning and upgrading. Naked lightbulb in"foyer" is about as cozy as it gets.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-michel W.

En plein centre touristique

Bel appartement, fonctionnel, très bien situé pour visiter les incontournables de Londres
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016