I know I am pretty picky about my experience with out-of-home stays. This time with the serviced appartment, it is no different. Check-in was a breeze and the staff is trying to help where they can. I had a executive one bedroom appartment. It is spacey, but I'd expect more atmosphere in a 4-star (as advertised here) residence; there were... more

Wasn't sure what to expect from serviced apartments in Central London, but this was really excellent value. Much better than a hotel if with several people or for longer stays. We stayed for one night, and were upgraded on arrival to a 2 bed apartment. Didn't need the extra space, but it was a very positive experience all round. Convenient... more

This hotel is very very centrally located across the road from Liverpool street station. The apartments are pretty nice and finished to good spec. Its not exactly cheap but when you consider the equivilant hotels around the area and the kitchen & laundry facilities - its actually good value for money. Good amount of shops in the area to buy... more

I recently stayed here for a weekend with a group of friends. We booked the penthouse plus a 2-bed and a studio apartment as well as a couple of extra beds. When we arrived we were allocated the penthouse plus 3 1-bed apartments at no extra cost. The penthouse was very spacious and we were able to comfortably entertain the... more

For about the same price of a nice (4 star) hotel in central London, we stayed in a 2-bedroom apartment. Our party of 2 adults and 2 pre-teen boys had plenty of room to spread out. The rooms were spacious by London standards. It was nice to have a full kitchen and a washer/dryer because we were there for a... more

196 Bishopsgate is very well located across the street from the Liverpool Street Tube Station with Taxis always available. The two-bedroom apartment was spacious; bedrooms were comfortable and quiet. This was the perfect hotel for 4 adult family members traveling together. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. If you stay over a weekend, remember that the rooms are not serviced... more

Myself and 2 friends (from the US) were in London recently, and after MUCH searching we were very glad we chose 196 Bishopsgate. We found the apartment to meet all of our needs, and was exactly as pictured on their website. We rented a 2 bedroom/2 bath penthouse apt, and had a cot placed in the loft area, so it... more

REVIEW OF 196 BISHOPSGATE (hereafter called 196). The concept of 48 Serviced Apartments is a cross between self-catering and usual hotel facilities. For example, one can wash, dry and iron clothes in the apartment, or pay for 196 to do it, like a hotel. Liverpool Street Train Station has both Mainline and London Underground (Tube/Metro) services, and a number of... more

The apartments' location across from Liverpool train station is its best feature. Just down the street is a Tesco. Both features make it an ideal location for the independent traveller. Spitalfields is just 2 blocks away for some chain restaurants. The rooms are clean and functional. The kitchen was very handy for breakfast and our occasional take-out dinners. We did... more