Would be 5* as the apartment inside was brilliant, all facilities provided and very clean . The problem occurred on arrival, we noticed workman putting scaffolding up, and were informed the were just painting the outside. We had chosen the apartment as reviews said it was in a nice quiet street whilst still being central. The workman were positioned right outside our window which was the 3rd floor. We had to keep the curtains shut our whole stay, as they were blackout curtains the place was dismal as dark with lights on even during the day. They then started angle grinding the render off the building at 8am the next morning the noise was horrendous. We contacted the host who was very apologetic but as work was carried out during legal hours they felt it was acceptable. The disturbance was ridiculous and the fact we weren't informed before arrival was totally unacceptable. The work continued the rest of our stay. Spoilt the whole stay the noise and inconvenience wasn't something you could overlook. We should have been informed as would not have stayed if work was being undertaken. And the fact we paid in full and they have refused to offer any reduction is really poor. Totally inconvenienced - I would say they are probably good hosts until something goes wrong then they wipe their hands of it. Wouldn't book with them again.