69 The Grove, Vauxhall – I didn’t actually stay at no. 69 as the proprietors have a second property at No.8 on the opposite side of the road, which is just as easy to identify by the magnificence of the floral display outside, same as No. 69. The room was spotless and refreshed every day. The floral display outside was only challenged by the size of the breakfast offered each morning which many may find negates the need for a lunchtime bit to eat. The location of the properties is excellent with its transport links via Vauxhall tube/train/bus stations and the proximity to Victoria tube/train stations (2 stops/5mins). For those who hate the underground (like me), there is also the Uber water bus’s (big catamarans) nearby at the St George Wharf. They’re slower than the underground, but far more fun. However make sure you understand how they’re charged as they can be expensive. While it’s easy to travel anywhere in London to eat, recommended local Vauxhall highlights would include the Daebak Korean Restaurant (go early or pre-book – gets very busy even during the week), the Market Place (multiple world food outlets – next door to Sainsburys & Vauxhall train station) & the Waterfront London Vauxhall Riverside Restaurant (good food, drink, cocktails & Shisha pipes). Staying at these properties was a delight and I would gladly do so again without hesitation.
