Where Marylebone Meets Fitzrovia

Steeped in rich history and cultural prestige, the neighbourhoods of Marylebone and Fitzrovia have long attracted artists, thinkers, and trailblazers. From the literary footsteps of Virginia Woolf at Fitzroy Square to the Beatles penning “Yesterday” at 57 Wimpole Street, these storied streets have inspired generations.

Great Portland Street, the elegant thread connecting both areas, has evolved through time—from the showrooms of ‘Motor Row’ in the 1920s to the textile hub of the 1940s. Today, it continues to thrive as a vibrant artery in Central London, surrounded by world-class institutions like the BBC and the Royal Institute of British Architects.

In Good Company

Blue plaques throughout the area speak to its cultural legacy: Charles Dickens wrote many of his celebrated works here; Florence Nightingale’s pioneering medical legacy lives on through Harley Street; Dante Gabriel Rossetti, founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, was born just steps away on Hallam Street. Even royalty—Archie Mountbatten-Windsor—entered the world at the Portland Hospital.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono, too, once called this neighbourhood home, joining a long list of icons drawn to the creative pulse of Marylebone and Fitzrovia.

A Neighbourhood with Character

From boutique shops and independent cafes to leafy retreats like Paddington Street Gardens and Fitzroy Square, the surrounding streets offer the best of London village life with urban sophistication. Historic charm meets modern convenience—pubs, parks, embassies, and elegant architecture coexist in harmony.

This is a place where individuality thrives, yet everything feels connected. W1 Place stands at the heart of it all—surrounded by culture, character, and a deep-rooted sense of place.