There are some big pros and cons about this London flat!
A) LOCATION: This is an incredible location in regards to access to Portobello Road and numerous tube and bus stations, as well as the unforgettable Holland Park. That being said, it is ground level on a very very busy road with a slamming front door to the building abutting the kitchen wall and a super active fire station directly across the street!
B) THE FLAT: Very clean and adequately stylish, except bedding was very tired and stained; pillows were yellow! The bed in the loft is quite possibly the most miserable thing I have experienced! The ceiling height is about 4 feet and the “bed” is two, 2” high bamboo platforms on the floor that have a gap in between. There is a thin, dense pad on top. That’s it! This bed made me so incredibly sore and tight and sleepless for the month that I was there; the sofa was an option but there are several disadvantages there as well. That being said, if you like camping with an air pad, or super firm sleeping- you will be good to go! If you’re like the other 90%, this may be a challenge.. especially for more than two nights. I personally found it offensive that bedding of this quality and a sleeping arrangement such as this are categorized as “super hosts” and “enhanced clean”- do not believe these ‘certifications’, sadly.
C) BATHROOM: Super cute but there are plumbing issues with the toilet and water while showering sprays ALL over the floor. Not a deal breaker but something to consider certainly.
All in all my trip to London was amazing and this flat was a dose of reality, it nearly broke me! Hosts are very kind as long as you don’t mention the bed.