This apartment worked for our family of 5. Be aware that the lift will only hold 2 people or 3 pieces of luggage but not both. 5 Flights of stairs were manageable for us. We used a heated drying rack to dry clothing which worked fine as long as you don't need anything right away. There is no ensuite for the master bedroom but that didn't bother us. It was easy to get to 2 different tube stations, close grocery, and restaurants.