My group of 5 was looking for a decent place to stay that had access to all the major sight-seeing attractions but away from the overcrowded tourist districts and budget-busting hotels; and, boy, did this place fit the bill!!
Perfectly situated amongst pubs and restaurants in the Bayswater neighborhood, we were steps away from grocery stores, convenience stores, and other shopping. A 5-10 minute walk got you to two tube stations with frequent trains going anywhere in Central London; another few minutes walk and you were in Hyde Park. Add in dozens of bus routes literally ‘around the corner’ and all of London was accessible.
The flat itself was in a secure building and, although pretty basic, was clean and comfortable with a deck, lots of natural light, and plenty of space. There was also cable, good WiFi, and all (well,most) modern conveniences- the most important of which turned out to be AIR CONDITIONING!
A/C seemed an oversight when we booked the flat in January but quickly became a major concern when during our July stay, weeklong daily temperatures topped 30*C (90*F)! Apparently, air conditioning is a rarity in London (who knew?lol) and it was such a relief to know we had a cool retreat to return to after long hot days of touring the city. Every room has its own unit and controls so everyone could customize the temperature to their liking. What a godsend!
A few problems did pop up now&then. And there were no instructions posted about the flat as promised (beware the combo washer/dryer! ;) )but Ateeq was easily reached by phone or text to offer advice or solutions. A gracious and amicable host.
All-in-all a GREAT stay! I would not hesitate to book again. 5 stars!