This apartment was well located for Bristol city centre and perfectly functional for a short stay with some nice touches such as milk and small number of snacks, as well as bathroom products left for our use. But unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to the expectations set in the host describing the apartment as “beautiful and exclusive”.
Primarily communications with the host prior to booking we’re extremely timely and clear, however after booking they all but disappeared. This was particularly problematic as we were driving from Scotland to Bristol and required parking which we were told would be no problem and that the host would secure us a temporary permit for a small additional cost. However when we tried to arrange this with the host, no temporary permit was possible which meant using the pay and display spaces during week day times - which is not what we had been led to believe.
Generally the flat is arranged more for aesthetics than for practicalities. The television has been moved so that you cannot connect to the television cable, so although it’s in an excellent viewing position it is not possible to use for watching TV or casting; the TV remote did not work. In addition the carpet in the living room had a strange odour. The curtains in the bedroom are light and floaty meaning they don’t block the light, fine for an early wake up but not suitable if you like a lie in. The kitchen has some basic equipment but the sharp knives are bent out of shape making them dangerous, one of the back hobs does not work, there are no baking trays, and the fridge seal is not great.
The bathroom was clean and tidy and basic toiletries were provided, but unfortunately the towels smelled damp and the shower runs at random temperatures - often suddenly extremely hot and then extremely cold (irrespective of whether other taps or appliances are being used in the apartment). The property is generally run down internally and externally has a lot of grafiti. The only working lock was a Yale latch which did not feel secure.
Overall, the apartment was fine as a base if you are going to be out a lot, but not a relaxing space if you want to eat meals and socialise in it around sightseeing.