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Reviews of BIG BEN'S SHADE

HORSEFERRY ROAD FLAT 3 BLOCK F, Westminster Borough, London, SW1P 2EH, United Kingdom

#46 of 1,133 B&Bs and Inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location and pretty comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some mould on the ceiling in the bathroom. - not too bad but noticeable.

    Excellent location and easy to find. Good instructions an prompt response from owner.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    My holiday at Big Ben Shade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and clean. It was in a good location and close to many attractions. There are various grocery shops, street food venues, cafes, and restaurants nearby. I really enjoyed it here.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    The flat worked well as a base for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower fixing to the wall was broken, the shower itself worked well. However, we reported this and were told that it would be fixed. Having breakfast, tea, coffee & milk etc was great.

    This was in a good location for us and nice to stay in a flat rather than a hotel. The directions to the flat given by the host made it easy to find. (relying on google maps only got us close)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner was always available & very helpful. He made special arrangements for us to collect passports that were left behind after hours.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and milk was already stocked up for us on arrival

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Excellent i will go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything

    My family and I had a fantastic few days, all the tourist sites were within a 15-minute walk, the apartment was very nice, clean, everything was organized, the staff was excellent and helped me a lot. I will return to the same place again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great for us , family of 5, stayed 2 nights , great price

    Amazing location, 4 minutes to tube but could walk anywhere really

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    A lovely celebration weekend with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was excellent. We walked a lot!! Was comfortable and clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    We enjoyed a great time in London and at Big Ben's Shade. Thank you so much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room temperature was a little bit too low. That could be improved. Everything else was just perfect.

    Great breakfast, great location and very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Good for a family of 5…
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Location and accesibility

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    8.0
    Central London flat ideal for exploring the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen and bathroom were a bit small for our family of 5. There’s no living room. But the location was great and the rooms are very comfortable. Good value for money.

    Great flat in central London within walking distance from/to Victoria station and other tube stations. The rooms were spacious. The fridge was stocked up with fruits, bread, ham, turkey breast slices, milk and juices for our breakfast. Tesco is just 2 mins around the corner if we needed anything else.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location and welcoming host. We were happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet cistern took ages to refill and one of the rooms I’d prefer small but it was great for us

    Amazing central location, very welcoming host and clean. Loved the food in the fridge, there being usb chargers and free Wi-Fi

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, cannot mantion any.

    Location, spacious apartment, super host. To all the questions “is there … in property?” All the answrers were “yes”. Best beer I have ever had is in the pub nearby ;)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Shady
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small kitchen and no sitting area..but you dont nred that if you are seeing the sights

    Great location..cute flat

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location A welcome food package - just the basics but most welcome

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Perfect spot in London!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a very comfortable stay! We had plenty of space and enjoyed that it was on the ground floor! Kitchen was easy to navigate and we appreciated the breakfast items to make getting out the door more convenient!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic house at a fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is fantastic! It’s close to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben but also St James Park and Victoria. All are walking distance. Although the central location, the house is part of a group of buildings and it faces an exclusive parking area, which means it’s very quiet. The communication with the owner was super easy and he left us very good products for a very nice breakfast. We were 4 adults and the house was perfect for us. The beds are good and there’s is space to move around. We all gathered at the kitchen, which is not big but it works fine and it has everything needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Fabulous! I would stay here again in a heartbeat and this my new home when I am in London!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is absolutely no reflection on the flat but I generally prefer a two-bathroom property. The fact, however, that there was a separate WC PLUS a sink and shower room was a really close second! :-)

    Big Ben's Shade was beyond expecations and the value for money was phenominal! It had absolutely everything we needed for our stay. The flat was colourfull and quirky and right up our street. The host kindly provided breakfast/snack provisions for us including fresh fruit, juice, milk, bread, cheese and lunch meats. We were able to make breakfast at the flat in the morning before we left and either fix something at home or warm up leftovers in the evening. Great pizza spot across the street, too! Proximity to St James's Park and Victoria underground stations was a matter of blocks and St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden, the Thames, etc. were easibly walkable. Host communiucation was so responsive! He was very gracious when I advised of train delays for checking in and provided an easy alternative complete with photos and a video on where to go.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very well set up, great location and clean and tidy. Great communication and flexibility.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Less did not like but more did not expect that the lounge and bedroom was combined. Worked out fine.

    Very well set up, great location and clean and tidy. Great communication and flexibility in terms of bag drops and departure. Dino was a great host

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Perfect for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner very nice. Left cheese, ham, fruit and other things for our visit which was an added bonus. I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Perfect. Nice. Cozy and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is perfect. Every tourist attraction can be reached by foot, tube, or any other local transportation. It is located in a quiet part, so, during the night we had a very good sleep without any interruptions. We made breakfast, but we were very pleased that the breakfast items such as fruits, butter, jam, bread, ham, cheese, milk, and juice, waited for us in the fridge. The flat is on the ground floor and very easy to access. The flat is decorated in the English style. The beds were comfy. The place was very well-cleaned and cozy. We met Dino when we arrived. He picked us up at Victoria Station, and we walked to the flat (7min). He is a very nice guy, and he gave us a lot of information and useful tips. He surprised us with a delicious cheesecake and beer. Unfortunately, we haven't met Edwin because he was away, but maybe some other time when we will come back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    The value for the location and accommodations can’t be beat! Edwin was great to communicate with!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floors were a little too dirty to have our baby crawl around. Probably not a typical problem for the everyday traveler.

    Fabulous location and a tremendous value. Easy communicating with Edwin. The juice, bread, and jam was a nice little bonus. The washing machine in the unit really came in handy!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, super helpful host and the apartament- you get everything you need (or even more!) Its warm, well equpied and have comfortable bads. All that you need to rest after visiting London.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great apartment in the very center. A very warm welcome from host, clean and ,most importantly, a spacious apartment for London. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs 3 room apartment. An exellent location.

    Stayed in August 2023

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