We stayed at this flat for 9 full days during our vacation to London. We thoroughly read all of the reviews prior and felt that this was a great pick! Here is what to expect.
Location:
- Phenomenal location! You are right around the corner from the Tube station and multiple bus stops so getting around the city is very convenient.
- Yes, it's a busy location, but you are in the heart of everything you need!
Things Nearby:
- Two great pubs: The Gladstone (our favorite!) and The Trinity
- Several food options
- Supersaver market (small convenient store)
- Pharmacy just down the block
- Sainsbury Local 1.5 blocks over
- Mercato Metropolitano - CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! Tons of food vendors, great music and cocktails
- Borough Market is AMAZING and a short walk or one tube stop over
- Several coffee chains (Costa, Starbucks, Pret Manger, Nero) nearby
- Terry's Cafe!!! Best breakfast we during our visit
Pros:
- Open floorplan that is very comfortable for multiple people
- As mentioned, the location!
- Great water pressure
- 3 Toilets
- Storage for days! Easy to unpack and feel at home for the duration of your stay
- Living room couch folds out into a bed. Although we didn't need a third bed, we laid it out to all sit on while watching tv
- Although it's not mentioned in the amenities, the TV has cable and a casting device that allowed us to cast our streaming services from our tablet
- Oscillating fans in the closets for comfort
- Great view from the living room and one bedroom to see the hustle and bustle
- Good sized dining room table that allowed for board games
Things of Note:
- As mentioned in other reviews, yes, there is a fried chicken smell but it's not overpowering. You can only smell it if you open the door to the patio in the main bedroom. It really didn't bother us.
- As mentioned in other reviews, yes, it can get loud from city noises/sirens but this is simply a result of being nearby everything. We have stayed in a quieter space in London in the past and it was no where near as convenient. Enjoy the city lifestyle!
- There is no coffee maker
- There is a washer/dryer but it is very small and slow. Plan accordingly.
- The kitchen has plates, bowls, silverware, cutting boards, 2 pots and a pan. There is salt and pepper. We had to buy olive oil for cooking. Hope it stayed for the next guest!
- They only provide 2 washing machine tablets. We bought a box while there to do more laundry. Hope it stayed for the next guests!
Overall, this was a GREAT flat!! The location, comfort and modern style were all worth every single penny. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend.