London's Soho is a hard place to pin down in only an introductory sentence or two. With everyone from Karl Marx to the Sex Pistols having called it home, this quirky neighbourhood with a rather sexy past is the perfect base for discovering the character and culture of London. Looking for a plush place to call home during your time in the city? Then look no further than this selection of Plum Guide-approved Soho luxury apartments.

Slick, fresh and modern, our Stairway to Heaven home is a Scandinavian dream for the coolest of couples. Minimalist in design, this stylish one bedroom penthouse is light and bright thanks to two skylights in the main living area. With clean lines, lots of wood and textured furnishings, this open plan apartment feels absolutely swimming in space. Bathed in sunlight, the understated bedroom is the perfect place to wake up and start your day. One of our favourite Soho luxury apartments? Without a doubt.

Speaking of dreams, for those celebrating a special occasion like a birthday in London, slightly larger parties will fall in love with the divine four bedroom, Piccadilly Dream. Clean, classic and elegant, the decor is reminiscent of a penthouse suite on New York’s Upper East Side. Both bright and spacious, this home is sumptuously furnished in soft creams and greys, complete with metal accents that dreamily evoke Tiffany’s silverware collections. Both bedrooms are large and (you guessed it) luxurious. And, to top it all off, outside there’s a delightful terrace are, perfect for socialising on summer evenings with a glass of something sparkling.

Love shopping? Then you’ll definitely love staying in aptly named Shopper’s Paradise. Teeming with unique and futuristic design touches – from the eye-catching light fixtures to the kitsch and colourful artworks throughout the home – you'll feel inspired to redecorate as soon as you get home. Relaxing couldn’t be easier here either, with the home boasting a bathtub and reading snug, both ideal for unwinding after a strenuous shopping spree along Regents Street. What’s more, with a six person dining table, there’s plenty of room to entertain and show off your new purchases to the rest of the group all night. (Don't do that, it's annoying.)

And for downright massive groups of guests, we’ve got you covered with the Piccadilly Baths, which sleeps a rather large party of 22 people. You'll live a life of luxury in this house – it's overflowing with amenities, from old arcade game consoles, to the poker room, to the hot tub on the roof terrace to...oh, we could be here all day. While this audacious home might not be to everyone’s tastes (we must admit it’s more flashy than quintessentially British) it's guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun.

For something sultry and sophisticated (just like you), The King of Soho might just be your pick of our Soho luxury apartments. This design-focused home, with its original artworks, impressive collection of books and rooftop courtyard, is an ideal penthouse for foodies looking to explore the fine-dining restaurants nearby.

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