This apartment is in a fantastic location close to Portobello Market where there are many shops and cafes. It is also within walking distance to the Notting Hill Gate tube station. The host was friendly enough and very knowledgable. We were able to check in early and offered plenty of information on the area.
I have not stayed in other apartments in London, but based off of other airbnb stays in the states and in other European countries, we were a bit disappointed. The king size bed was not a standard king size bed. The cleanliness of the apartment and the building was also concerning. The hallway leading into the apartment has a very strong odor of mouse droppings/urine or decaying mice. There were traps set so the building is obviously aware of the problem. There were also rat traps outside of the building. Most of the apartment itself did not smell which we were very thankful for but the hallway stench was almost unbearable. The furniture was very dirty with many stains on pieces like the couch and headboards.
My husband is over 6 feet tall and struggled with the size of the shower. The bathroom and bedroom are not suitable for men over 6 feet which is important to keep in mind if you are traveling with a group of tall people.
Overall, it was an ok place for a quick stay, but not more than a few nights.