This was a strange Airbnb experience. We were put in a different flat than the one we had booked, and it didn’t have the large windows and long curtains that had attracted us to the original listing. The place had been freshly painted (by the smell of it earlier that day) and was far too fumey to comfortably stay in for the first couple of days. Every window in the place needed to be kept wide open which made it very noisy for sleeping. The furnishings seemed incomplete with no rugs, curtains or lamps, and in the evenings we had to choose between bright lights or complete darkness. Cutlery and glassware needed a good wash before use. Having said that, the location is unbeatable, with lots to walk to and enjoy in every direction. Our family easily walked to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Victoria Station, Belgravia, Westminster and Trafalgar Square. The street and neighbourhood, half way between Harrods and South Kensington, are beautiful and full of interesting shops and cafes as well as the V&A. A perfect neighbourhood to wander around.