80 Boardwalk Place, Trafalgar Way, London, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Smart and chic serviced apartments in a modern block
In the fashionable Canary Wharf business district
Near the O2 entertainment center, and lots of bars, restaurants, and
shops
Apartments have contemporary kitchens and bright lounge rooms
Luxurious bathrooms with contemporary fittings and L'Occitane
toiletries
Parking is available on-site (for a fee)
Wi-Fi is free throughout
Some apartments have fantastic views over the marina
Free fitness center and business lounge
30 minutes out of central London
No air-conditioning
Some rooms get traffic noise
Breakfast costs extra
This popular block of 108 upscale, serviced apartments is within a quick walk of the fashionable Canary Wharf financial district. Plenty of shopping and
entertainment are within easy reach, but the attractions of central London
are around 30 minutes away by tube. The apartments -- including studios, and one- and two-bedroom units -- are bright, contemporary, and
chic, with modern kitchens and luxurious bathrooms. However, road-facing rooms can be noisy, and there's no air-conditioning. While Fraser Place is priced
slightly higher than some other serviced apartments in London, such as
Studios2Let - Cartwright Gardens, the quality of the fixtures and fittings,
plus the stylish interior design, mean that many guests feel it’s money well spent.
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Scene
Contemporary and stylish, with a relaxed vibe
On an attractive, marina-side street, Fraser Place is housed in a
modern 13-story building. The glass doors lead into a lobby that has been
designed to feel like a home-away-from-home. It's bright and airy, with a cozy corner arranged as a lounge space. A brown leather sofa with brightly colored pillows sits before a wooden coffee
table displaying magazines, a fruit bowl, and vase of flowers. Elsewhere in the
lobby, there's a stand of tourist information leaflets, and a smart, wood and
glass reception desk. The whole property is stylish, but with a fun, playful
edge. There are bright colors throughout, such as the green, blue, and red
perspex chairs in the breakfast room, and modern art on the walls. While the
apartments are aimed mainly at corporate guests, they attract plenty of
tourists, too -- including many people who are attending concerts at the nearby
O2 arena.
Location
About 30 minutes out of central London, but plenty of amenities nearby
The property is situated in a large apartment complex right on Poplar
Dock Marina in East London. It’s within the smart Canary Wharf financial
district, home to many major banks and media companies, along with many of
Europe's tallest buildings. The nearest Docklands Light Railway station is
Blackwall, which is a seven-minute walk, while Canary Wharf Underground Station is about the same distance in the other direction -- it's easy to get into central
London from there, and takes about 30 minutes total. The world famous,
bustling Billingsgate Market is just a five-minute walk, and there are a wide
range of shops, bars, and high quality restaurants within a five- to 10-minute
walk at the center of Canary Wharf -- including a Waitrose grocery store and large shopping mall. The huge entertainment venue, The O2, is around 15 minutes
away by tube, and offers a bowling alley, nightclubs, a cinema, bars,
restaurants, and an indoor arena where some of the world's biggest names in
music perform.
Rooms
Beautifully decorated, but some are noisy and lack air-conditioning
The 108 apartments are sleek, contemporary, and stylish. Walls are
painted a neutral color, and there is solid wood flooring throughout, but each apartment is livened up with brightly colored cushions, accessories, and modern
artwork. The kitchens have trendy, white-gloss units and worktops, and high
quality fixtures. Bedrooms have a less bold, and calmer feel than the rest of each apartment, with decor in chic, complementary colors,
such as gray and green or yellow and beige. Bathrooms feel luxurious,
with contemporary fittings and stylish, white and stone decor; all have L'Occitane toiletries,
and high-pressure showers in the shower/tub combos. Each apartment has fast and reliable Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod dock, safe, and phone. Some apartments also have balconies and washer/dryers. They either
overlook the marina or the road; those on the road side miss out on the
fantastic marina views, and can be noisy. It’s also worth noting that some
previous guests have found the rooms to be very warm, and while fans can be
provided, there's no air-conditioning.
Features
Few amenities on-site, but breakfast, parking, and transfers can be arranged
Fraser Place has free Wi-Fi throughout, and a free fitness center and
business lounge for guests to use. The fitness center is small, open 24
hours a day, and equipped with modern machinery. There are also free newspapers
and a business lounge, designed to appeal to the corporate clientele. Despite
being an apartment block, reception and the concierge service are available 24
hours a day, so guests don't miss out on the hotel-style service. For an
additional fee, a continental breakfast is available in the bright breakfast
room, although there isn’t a huge variety of food on offer. On-site car parking
and airport transfers are also available, with extra charges.
