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London, from Connaught Street

Guides to the neighbourhood, to long stays and to getting the most out of a visit — written by the team who look after the nine apartments at 3 Connaught Street.

Christmas lights above a busy central London shopping street at dusk

London guide · 3 September 2026

London events from September to December 2026: what's on, and where to stay

A month-by-month guide to London events in autumn and winter 2026 — Frieze, Bonfire Night, the Lord Mayor's Show, Oxford Street Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland and New Year's Eve — plus where to stay in central London near Hyde Park and Oxford Street.

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Georgian townhouses and boutique shopfronts in Connaught Village, London W2

Neighbourhood · 26 August 2026

Where to stay in Marble Arch: a guide to Connaught Village

A local guide to Connaught Village and Marble Arch, London W2: what the area is like, where to eat, how well connected it is, and where to stay for a few nights or a season.

Living and dining area of a luxury serviced apartment in London

Long stays · 24 August 2026

Serviced apartment vs hotel in London: which is better for a long stay

Cost, space, food, laundry and privacy compared: when a London serviced apartment beats a hotel room for stays of a week, a month or a season — and when it does not.

Kitchen of a London serviced apartment with fresh linen and coffee

Long stays · 21 August 2026

Long stays in London: what “all bills included” really covers

Council tax, utilities, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, deposits and fees: exactly what an all-inclusive London serviced apartment rate covers, and the questions to ask before you book.

Tree-lined avenue in Hyde Park, London, in autumn light

London guide · 18 August 2026

48 hours around Hyde Park and Oxford Street: a local itinerary

A two-day walking itinerary from Marble Arch: Hyde Park, Oxford Street, Mayfair, Marylebone and Notting Hill, with realistic walking times and where to eat.

Desk and workspace by a Georgian window in a London serviced apartment

Corporate · 14 August 2026

Moving to London for work: how corporate serviced apartments work

How companies, hospitals and universities book serviced apartments in London for relocating staff: rates, invoicing, minimum stays, and what to ask before you sign.

Summer evening on the elegant streets around Marble Arch, London

Middle East · 10 August 2026

London for Gulf visitors: summer in Marble Arch and W2

Why families from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar choose Marble Arch and Edgware Road for a London summer: apartments, halal dining, Hyde Park, shopping and long stays.

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