Stunningly Large Apartment Next to British Museum

Great location, a little worn out Overall we had a very successful stay, but there were definitely things that could easily be improved. Starting with the positive. The location is fabulous, only a few minutes walk from Covent garden, seven dials, SoHo and in between two major tube stations! The check in was easy and the apartment lender communicated in a timely manner. The apartment was adorable. The shower pressure was great. The kitchen had everything one would need. There were some negatives. The listing said there would be amenities including soap, shampoo, and conditioner, laundry soap etc. there was one tiny bar of soap and two rolls of toilet paper for 16 nights. No shampoo, no conditioner, no kitchen towels, no laundry soap. There is a washer, but NO dryer, and it was so damp and humid in the apartment our clothing took days and days to dry. We basically couldn’t utilize the washing machine. They gave us each one towel for 16 nights.There was no cleaning service for the entire stay. I think once a week or at least midway through would have been nice. The apartment needs a refresh as many of the surfaces are looking worn out including the bedding. The pull out sofa is beyond lumpy and the comforter insert was ratty. The master bedroom needs a bedding refresh as well. The rug in the master bedroom was dirty and needed a good vacuum. The apt is in a basement. The city noise is loud.

Wonderful location Lovely apartment but windows & sills need to be better maintained & screens installed to prevent urban grime from coming in. Mattresses should be upgraded in both sofa sleeper & queen size bed.Pluses are location, kitchen, patio & lovely bathroom. There are substantial & elegant cabinets & shelving in the home but basics as noted above are important improvements that should be made in such a lovely property at this price point.We enjoyed our stay.

So disappointed Upon arrival you are greeted by the moldy smell. Every time you reentered the apt. it hit you. Bare is the operative word for this property.Bare minimum of everything. We were so happy to find salt. The apt. is a basement apt. (1st floor in UK) and has windows soiled with bird droppings. Old tissues and trash in the mesh wire help obscure the pedestrians walking above you.Threadbare linens.(we found good towels in an obscure drawer the morning we left.Only thin ones in linen closet)No guest book with info on where a grocer etc.might be. If you are taller than 5ft 7" you have to kneel on the floor to use the little mirror in the bedroom to dry your hair after moving the tv. We were too tired the afternoon we arrived or we would have found a hotel. We only had 5 days in London so we held our noses and stayed. We informed Bjorn that we were not happy, never heard a word after he gave us directions to a store. the apt. was freezing when we arrived and took hours to heat up. We did not cook any meals b/c to have enough light you share your meal with the people walking above and the bird droppings.The shower has no safe way to get in and out as the glass door swings both ways and is the only thing to hang onto with the tub being very high.The location is the 1 bright spot. Easy to get everywhere.All in all: dark, dank and bare.

Perfect Location for a London Experience We stayed for four days at this lovely apartment with our two teenage daughters for sightseeing, shopping and a college visit. The apartment is exactly as described: it is a basement flat in a quiet side street one block away from the British Museum. Within a 20 minute walk all the main sights of central London are easily accessible (and London cabs and Uber are plentiful in the area). The flat is in the basement, so natural light is a bit limited, but it easily makes up for it with its quirky charm and its clever renovation. It is quite luxurious and comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen (which we didn't use because of the plentiful dining out options). As previous reviews stated the mattresses in the main bedroom and in the pull-out sofa bed in the living room are a bit thin. The flat is generally very quiet at night, although there is some street noise during the day, based on some interesting acoustics. The location couldn't be anymore perfect, with numerous small restaurants close by. For us, this was a perfect experience to live like Londoners do. Finally, our host Bjorn was incredibly responsive and helpful. Overall, an extremely delightful visit.

Excellent location We enjoyed the location tremendously. We were there for 8 nights.The place was clean. All appliances that we used are in excellent condition. If you expect to cook, you’ll have everything needed in terms of utensils and so on. There is very little extra in the kitchen as for spices, and so on. The mattress for the sofa bed in the living room needs to be replaced. It’s lumpy. I was tired enough to sleep from exploring London, but it leaves a lot to desired. The place is quiet, even with a neighbor above. We did hear a few sirens. They did seem to stop during the night, though.

Perfect Location and Space The location was perfect for us, as it was easy to make our way around London. The home felt safe and secure and didn’t find it too noisy at night. Having the door for the living room served well for creating personal space for our adult daughter so it was like having 2 bedrooms. Communication was prompt and the flat was easily accessible and clean. Would love some higher quality toiletries but everything else that was perfect wouldn’t allow for a deduction in ratings. Would be happy to return.