We have just returned home from London, and Robin’s place was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Key collection and check in was a breeze. I found the neighbourhood to be better than I had hoped. It felt very safe, even when returning after dark. There is a small but very sufficient Sainsbury’s steps away from the apartment. The West Kensington tube station and a couple of bus stops are within a few minutes of walking distance. There is an award winning specialty coffee shop on the way to the tube station (it’s called Chapter Coffee Co. and their coffee and breakfast was very good.)
The home itself was more stylish than the photos represent. Yes, there are two flights of stairs, but once you manage to get your luggage up, it wasn’t difficult on a day to day basis. One of our group was a 60 year old with knee problems and even she didn’t have any problems. There was a skylight in the hallway, so the whole place got plenty of beautiful daylight. The beds were very comfortable. I slept in the additional cot that was brought to the living room and was surprised to find that it was super comfortable, not a single squeak! All the bedsheets and towels were sparklingly clean. In fact, the whole place was spotless. There was a new dish sponge and cloth provided in the kitchen, along with a new bottle of dish soap. The kitchen had everything we needed, even some tea and snacks. There were plenty of paper towels and toilet paper. There was a hairdryer in each room, even a curling iron in the bathroom. We loved that there were a few huge mirrors in the apartment and each of us had plenty of room to get ready in the morning.
The only negative thing I could say was that the hot water was a bit erratic and difficult to adjust. Other than that everything was perfect. I would definitely stay here again.