Great Kensington area location near Earl’s Court and just south of Notting Hill.
This is a good value for three adults. The host is responsive.
There are some good things about this apartment: A good amount of space, especially for three adults. Better than a hotel room with two bathrooms and a kitchen (hopefully the above-stove vent gets fixed so the smoke alarm doesn’t go off!). There is a full refrigerator and freezer and a washer and dryer (and soap). There is a dishwasher (and soap). Great big windows with wonderful light all over! Wifi, TV, and a nice-sized living room with big cozy couch and then a single pull-out bed.
Minor issues that will not be an issue for some but will bother people looking for a five star experience: it’s a bit of a hike with your luggage up two flights of outdoor metal stairs (think Brooklyn fire escape). There was no hand soap or body wash/shampoo provided-so be sure to bring your own!
The bedding was visibly worn and somewhat stained but it was clean.
The bedroom carpet is stained and rough and needs cleaning so wear socks or bring slippers.
For three adult people this was a very decent place to stay at a good price. More like staying at an out-of-town friend’s apartment than a hotel.
Also it’s a clean, safe and mostly quiet Kensington neighborhood that’s a few short blocks to the Earl’s Court Underground, Sainsbury’s and Paul bakery or anywhere you need to go, including two places I recommend:
Eat at Cacciari’s Italian restaurant on the corner. The pizza was good, wine and beer reasonably priced and the pasta was some of the best I’ve ever had.
Also grab a pint and a bite at the Scarsdale Tavern at 23A Edwards Square- about a two block walk. Cozy, friendly, close. All in all we enjoyed our stay!