The apts were exactly as advertised and very comfortable. The two different flats (on different floors) were great to give our group some space and were easily accessible via the stairwell (lifts took a bit longer as you had to go to ground floor and then back in other lift, but still OK). The neighborhood seems to be in transition, but is OK during the day and very easy to walk to central transportation (less than 10 mins to Old Street). I was not as comfortable walking back at night so would taxi home, but think this is just a good caution in an unfamiliar urban environment. Be sure to read the manual as it has everything you need in it!