This place got great reviews, so I’m not sure what happened while we were there. Perhaps an off week for the cleaning? Not sure, willing to give the benefit of the doubt because this place could be a 5 star place with just a few minor adjustments.
This listing is described as “ultra” clean but we found it to be just the opposite. Our bedroom floors had not been swept, there was hair on the duvet cover, and the shower had mold and drain worms. We tried not to shower as often as possible because of how disgusting it really was.
The room was VERY tiny, however, that was advertised. It definitely was way smaller than expected but it isn’t unbearable. With some cleaning, different arrangement and touching up some paint on the walls, this could be a very cute, modern bedroom.
We had 3 other roommates, which we barely heard or saw until the last day. If you’re worried about privacy, don’t be! We really didn’t interact with the other guests at all.
Check-in and communication was a breeze. Ben was great with communication and the self-check-in is a huge perk.
The location is a bit of a hassle since you have to take a bus to the nearest tube station. We didn’t mind it, but if you’re on a short trip and strapped for time, you might want to consider a place closer to the city or at least a tube station, since we were sometimes waiting for buses for 10+ minutes in the cold.
We did however like that staying here allowed us to see Chelsea and parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise seen. We also liked that it forced us to use the bus system, which we prefer to the underground.
Overall, this could be a 5 star place. With some freshening up and some intense cleaning, this could really be a wonderful place to stay. However, until then, we won’t be back