Our group of four stayed at this apartment for one week whilst we sorted out more permanent accomodation for a longer stay in country.
The good:
The apartment is well insulated from the cold and noise, although it was on a busy road it was quiet enough. The layout is good, with bedrooms being upstairs away from the living and dining space on ground floor. There is an adequate supply of functional equipment (washing machine, dishwasher, cutlery, pots and pans, etc.).
The not so good:
After reading the reviews from previous stays in this Airbnb we were expecting more than what was provided to us. We were very disappointed with the overall cleanliness look and feel. Although there was a cleaner in to wipe down surfaces and do a vacuum, this place is in dire need of a deep clean to remove mould in the bathroom, on some walls and to remediate stains on pillows, the couch, and walls. There should be an investment into new towels (that aren’t stained or have hair) and some kitchen appliances (chopping board was filthy). Placing a “clean” blanket over a stained couch is not a good solution to a deeper seeded issue and is a good metaphor for the remainder of the apartment. Recently refurbed is also quite a misleading statement, with little evidence of anything done recently apart from the kitchen cupboards.
Check in issue:
We did request an early check (early morning flight arrival) in which was well received by Maz (who was good with communication). Unfortunately upon arrival to the apartment the cleaner had just commenced their shift and we were told to come back a few hours later. Although we were able to drop off our bags, had we come as early as we anticipated I fear we would have been sitting in the cold and on the curb for numerous hours waiting for the cleaner to arrive.
Overall we were expecting much more than what was offered here based on the high reviews of this location. Greenwich is a beautiful area, transport to central London is okay (not the best) but sadly the condition of the property tainted what should have been a great time. If we can attach photos we will.