This was such a great apartment! I was a bit nervous as it didn't have many reviews but I was coming out from the U.S. for a training on Harley Street and wanted to stay within walking distance of that and other attractions. This was fairly central to everywhere I wanted to go.
Right off the bat the communication with the host was amazing. They always responded within 24 hrs and helped me set up a cab for when I got in. Then they met me at the unit and helped me with my bags up to the 6th floor (as well as when I left), both on Saturdays.
The initial post did say "ground level unit" but I think there are maybe ?7 units and you just get what is available. I ended up preferring it for the views and feeling like I could leave my windows open at night.
Convenience wise, I could get ANYWHERE from here. It was so great. Depending how fast you walk this could be variable but here is (approximately) how long it took me to get places:
Bond street tube station: 5 min SW (you can get about anywhere else in London from here)
Cafes and restaurants: 3-5 min every direction
Shopping Oxford, Bond Street: 5-10 min South-ish
Marylebone High Street: 5-10 min North-ish
Harley street (many medical offices): 4 min SE
Grocery store: 7 min NE ish
Just look up the address on maps and you'll see how much is in the area!
The unit was also very cute and clean with the bedroom separate from the kitchen and living room. An added bonus was that a cleaning crew came a few days a week. I also felt very safe here which was important since I left my husband at home :).
Overall an amazing place but if I'm being picky there are a few minor inconveniences to point out:
- The booklet in the unit kept referencing a welcome packet that I did not receive so I had to keep contacting concierge with my questions and to connect to wifi (only the 1st few days). Luckily they were quite helpful so it was not too inconvenient.
- The bed was ok if you slept in the middle but I would often roll to the left because there was a big dip there. Ok for just me but had my husband came with me it may have been rough sleeping.
- The dryer in the unit wasn't great (washer/dryer combo) but luckily they had a drying rack and that was fine. Would have been nice to have laundry detergent but easy enough to buy.
- The tub didn't drain too well so every time you take a shower your feet are taking a bath, easy fix for a plumber I'm sure though.
- The living room curtain was difficult to reach/close around the table in the evening (directly across from other apartments that can see right into unit).
- The front door would stick/ not always close so I would have to fiddle with it about 1/5 times and felt awful for my neighbors for occasionally having to slam it shut.
- This is out of the control of the host but there was so much construction nearby that got a bit loud some days. Nights were quiet though.
Overall, highly recommend and would def book this unit and use other properties from this host again!