Please take the time to read the entire review. The apartment was a perfect size, clean, and quiet. We were allowed early check-in and were greeted by a newer assistant who was friendly and guided us through rooms and pointed out all necessary details including where the manuals for the appliances were and extra towels. The apartment is a 3 story walk-up, not an issue for us to do this and carry luggage/ groceries. Although I do recall reading somewhere there was an elevator that went to floor 2, then walk to the next floor, we could not find it and the assistant said she had searched and couldn't find the lift/elevator either. The apartment is on it's own separate floor and the lift is most certainly not there. So either way you will have steps to climb with your things.
Safety was also a big issue in the neighborhood, not the flat. My wife and I have lived in large cities, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. We are accustomed to the situations any city can bring. The building is on a short street and the Tube station and grocery are less than 100 feet away. During our stay we saw multiple crimes, all before 10 pm at night including a car robbery and a fight. Although the location was advertised as Notting Hill it is a 10 min walk or one train stop away from true Notting Hill, an area with multiple restaurants and shops. We walked over 15,000 steps every day in many neighborhoods throughout London and saw no other crimes occur. Also because the street is a side street it was not maintained well. Trash, broken glass, and a dead bird were there the entirety of the trip. This has nothing to do with the property owner or the amenities within the flat, again the building and unit are very well cleaned and maintained, this is just an observation about the immediate area.
Priya and Davinder are wonderful hosts. The Flat is 100 ft from the tube stop and all the basic amenities are provided.