Remy’s place did not work for us. The posting describes it as small, but it’s actually tiny — not really big enough even for two people. In the main room, there’s a double bed, two low foam chairs that apparently open for sleeping, and a flimsy folding cafe table and two matching upright chairs. Other than the bed, none of it is comfortable, and there’s no room at all for anything (or anyone) else.
Unfortunately, we were there during the London heat wave. The flat looks out onto an interior courtyard, but most of the few windows don’t open so there is hardly any air circulation. There was a small fan, and that helped a little.
In addition, the lights from the courtyard make it light inside the flat all night, and we couldn’t close the curtains for fear of shutting off what little air we had. So much light made it hard to sleep. I was almost convinced that the sun never set.
At first glance, the neighborhood of Bayswater was a little off-putting, but we grew to like it: It’s really heterogeneous, with all people of every race and creed and age. Several of the shopkeepers and restaurant servers went out of their way to be friendly and to help us. Also Bayswater is near at least four tube stops (as well as Paddington Station) so it’s easy to get around.
But after staying in the flat, I was taken aback by the glowing reviews of others who have stayed there. I’m afraid it didn’t remotely meet our needs.