London's apartment hotels, or aparthotels, combine the privacy of a flat with hotel services, ideal for longer stays or travelers wanting to prepare their own meals. Expect self-catering kitchenettes, spacious living areas, and amenities like free WiFi and 24-hour reception. Budget-wise, these properties fall in the mid-range to upscale segment, with central locations often commanding a premium. Good districts for this accommodation type include Westminster (Trafalgar Square), Kensington, and Bayswater-all with excellent Tube access.
Top-rated options include Citadines Trafalgar Square London (score 83, Very Good), with modern studios and a breakfast lounge, just 150 meters from Trafalgar Square. Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments (score 82) near Hyde Park offers studios with hobs and microwaves, plus a terrace. Presidential Apartments Kensington (score 81) provides spacious, air-conditioned apartments with full kitchens and daily housekeeping, 200 meters from Earl's Court station. All include free WiFi and are family-friendly.