Nothing tops the location of this apartment. It is located in the busiest and liveliest area of the city at night. Therefore, it comes with a certain level of consistent noise throughout the night, so pack your earplugs. The area around the apartment is so creative and fun. There are cute shops, nice bars and some of the best restaurants we have ever been to.
Check-in and check-out were handled very easily. We received a code for the doors prior to our arrival and everything worked well. Two things to note: if something does not work, you should call the number they provide since writing them takes them a few hours to answer. Moreover, check-in and check-out times really are not flexible and there is no possibility to deposit your luggage there before check-in or after check-out. They recommend a site called Stasher, where several shops and hotels offer space to store your luggage for £5 per piece. Not all locations on Stasher are up to the same standard. We recommend you book a slot at hub by Premier Inn, which is a few blocks away and book it in advance. This place seemed really professional and safe. When we arrived, they had no slots and so we had to book a slot in a store near Oxford Street, which was really unprofessional. They did not keep up with what Stasher would have required them to do, so really be sure to book a good spot. We brought this to the hosts' attention and mentioned that we were really stressed out because of it on our first day and sadly, we received somewhat of a non-pology, suggesting we should have booked the apartment a day early just to. deposit our luggage on 11am instead of 3pm, which is obviously ridiculous at the price of the apartment per night.
The interior of the apartment was really cute. It is a tiny apartment, but it worked well for the three of us for six days. Two of us slept in the bed, which has a spring mattress and the third person slept on the sofa bed, for which they provided a foundation to put over the sofa and pillows and duvets. There was a cute array of cookies and milk and one serving of coffee, however, the most amazing coffee shops are right outside the door, so there was no need for us to use them. They also have a washing machine and a dishwasher and also provide soap to use them.
The apartment was neatly prepared for our arrival, however, we did find some hair on the bed and in the bathroom, which is why we did not award all stars in cleanliness. The water pressure in the shower is not really great, but we managed to make it work for these few days.
Lastly, the wifi did not work well at all. It does make a connection which sometimes loads your messages quickly, but it is really unstable and unpredictable. If you plan to go to London and work from home or are in any other way dependent on wifi, either contact the hosts ahead, maybe they can do something, or book another apartment.
So our general impression of the place was positive, we liked its size and location for our six day stay. The neighbourhood was amazing. Just beware of how loud it is every night, that the wifi is not good and pre-book your baggage deposit on Stasher at a place that looks trustworthy to you, if you arrive early or leave later.
We would stay at this place again and considering the above mentioned caveats, would also recommend it for your stay.