LUNA AND SIMONE HOTEL, London

The hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse in the Pimlico area, known for its calm, safe streets and proximity to central London. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament Square are within a 20-minute walk. Victoria Station (serving the Gatwick Express, Underground, and National Rail) is 10-15 minutes on foot, while Pimlico tube station (District line) is about 5 minutes away. The 24 bus stops at the hotel entrance and runs frequently to Westminster, Trafalgar Square, and Covent Garden. Numerous restaurants, pubs, cafés, and supermarkets are within a 2-5 minute walk.

Each room includes a private bathroom with shower (no bathtub), tea and coffee making supplies, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and a safety deposit box. Hairdryers are provided. Rooms are typically small, as is common in central London townhouses, and some have carpeted floors. Twin and family configurations are available, and ground-floor rooms can be requested. The building has no lift - stair access is required. Some rooms may experience noise from neighbouring rooms or the street. For cooling, ceiling or standing fans are available, but there is no air conditioning; upper-floor rooms can become particularly warm in summer. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Breakfast is served on a menu basis (not a buffet) and includes a choice of cooked items such as eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, cereals, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Hot drinks and juice are provided. The service is attentive and the staff are known for accommodating dietary preferences. Breakfast is included in the room rate. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, but the surrounding streets offer a wide variety of international dining options, including Italian, Thai, Indian, and British pubs, all within a 5-minute walk.

For leisure, the hotel's central location provides easy access to London's parks (St James's Park, Hyde Park), walking tours, and cultural attractions. Guests seeking active facilities or spa treatments will need to use external venues.

The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi in all areas, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after checkout. Safety deposit boxes are in each room. Business services such as fax/photocopying are available at an additional charge. Access to rooms is via stairs only; ground-floor rooms can be requested. Parking is limited to street meters (free overnight 6:30 pm-8:30 am and weekends on single yellow lines/resident bays). The property is entirely non-smoking and does not allow pets. Accepted payment methods: American Express, Visa, Maestro, MasterCard.