Overall great flat. Great location, nice building, had all the amenities you could possibly need. The flat was extremely clean and orderly and was overall comfortable. The only two remarks that I have would first be the bed. The mattress could likely be updated. It wasn’t terrible, but not the most comfortable mattress I have slept on. Second is the noise level. It is very, very noisy in the flat. Not from the building itself or the neighbors who are quiet, but from traffic and people on the street below. You can hear everything from cars going by, to people talking, laughing and yelling who are coming from the restos and pubs along the street. The large windows in the living and kitchen space in the flat are gorgeous, but do not help lessen the sound. I was traveling with my 13 year old daughter who slept on the fold out sofa who said it was quite comfortable and she can sleep through anything, so the noise didn’t bother her. But I was in the back bedroom, with the doors closed, and I had to use ear plugs and still heard the noise.
Overall this is an excellent flat and I would stay there again. My daughter and I loved it as our home base for the week, and Francesca was wonderful with prompt communication and checking in to see how we were and if she could help at all. The two things I listed are minor, but if you need absolute silence at night, this might not be the option for you. The road is deceiving at how much traffic it has, because it doesn’t appear that way until at night when you hear it all night. There is also a great market practically next door who has wonderful staff that sell all sorts of things you might need. Plus, it’s literally around the corner from Gloucester Road with its tube stop that is such a great transport stop. It’s right on a very high end and extremely safe neighborhood.
Overall, highly recommend!