Not worth the money and the most unpleasant experience staying in air bnb accommodation. I wrote this review honestly so as not to mislead others when booking this accommodation.
My husband and I traveled to London for 2 nights for bussiness and leisure, choosing this accommodation because it is close to the bussiness venue we suppose to attend, and of course, yes we admitted, the location of this accommodation is brilliant. when booking was confirmed we got an email informing that the accommodation is small and potentially noisy, but we didn't expect the inconvenience to be so disturbing.
1. while checking in (as we were warned) there was problem with the door being stuck, after 3 times trying we were able to enter the main door.
2. we then found the stairs so narrow and steep, we are not old couple and each of us only brought one cabin suitcase, even so it felt very uncomfortable going up and down the steep and narrow stairs.
3. for two nights we suffered because the room temperature was very cold, we suspect this was due to improper insulation of the room and thin windows, also the heater was no longer working properly, we reported this to the owner but there was no solution other than they suggested maximizing the heater which of course we've done this.
4. continuous noise, from the start... construction on the next street, noisy people on the street, sound of door slamming, footsteps when people enter the apartment, steps on stairs, even at 2.30 am, we were really suffer from trying to sleep, not to mention at 6 am when we started to fall asleep, the sound of garbage truck outside was disturbing again. I feel stupid and sorry for my husband to have made this booking. the second day my husband suggested moving accommodation, unfortunately we could not arrange the time since we will have business meeting at 10am, plus for sure we will lose our money, which this accommodation is not cheap £96/night, with all the inconveniences. I felt very sorry for not adding some little extra money where I know I can get decent and convenient accommodation somewhere. well my mistake for didn't do proper survey and rushing to choose this apartment just because of the location.
5. I want to make this quick but unfortunately there still some I have to say honestly about the inconveniences my husband and I experienced while staying at this accommodation.
Internet is very bad, only works the first night and after that it doesn't work at all, neither does the TV, signal breaks up and pixelate constantly.
6. Bed is ok for one night staying. I have bad back since the second night until now.
7. kitchen ware could be much better, cutleries is fine.. but we wish this accommodation provide one or two wine glasses, so we did not supposed to drink wine from mug.
8. hot water for shower was good even the pressure is low.
I quite regret for have made this booking, and sorry to say this, but it would be very wrong to me to recommend this accommodation.
Regards
Erwina