The place is run down and could do with some maintenance, a paint job, new furniture and a good clean. Cups were dirty. Kitchen tops damaged and in need of replacement. Carpets stained. Surfaces dusty and something like confetti in the rooms. There was rubbish alongside the cupboard in the bedroom. Also looked like blood on the floor in the living area. I kept my shoes on.
I minimised my time in the apartment and didn’t want to use the kitchen other than to make a cup of tea. Fridge had a half drunk water bottle in it.
The TV didn’t work, it wasn’t tuned on any channel. The kettle doesn’t get the water boiling before it turns off. The iron was dirty and needs replacing, the ironing board was flimsy and it was difficult to remove from the cupboard. Windows and balcony doors don’t lock. Balcony door jams damaged. Curtains in the bedroom shabby.
People talking / swearing loudly both mornings between 4 and 5am I think in the courtyard below the deck. Other than that I did sleep quite well as it was quiet earlier in the evening.
I would have normally contacted the host about things to get them fixed but it was late when I arrived, then next day I was working so I didn’t have time. The only thing that would have helped would have been to change rooms if there was another one available or move out to find somewhere else.
This is the first time in around 30 Airbnb stays where my expectations were higher than the reality, and where I have not written a positive review. This could be a great apartment with some serious cleaning and maintenance hence the frank feedback.
Good location if you want to be in the banking district which I did. And very close to three tube stations. Concierge was friendly. Bed sheets and bathroom were clean otherwise I would have left to find another apartment.