“Weird”
The location was convenient for using East Finchley tube station and accessing central London, and parking at the property was a bonus; the beds were comfortable. But being assigned a so‑called suite in the roof space meant climbing two unexpected staircases, and the keysafe was stiff to open; it would have been better to receive a main door key on arrival, even if a refundable deposit is required. On the first night, two other guests told us to set the keysafe code to the unlock code because they had trouble using it, which made us feel unsafe. None of the radiators worked in the suite, although the owners had provided two plug‑in heaters. The shower over the bath in the roof space forced my husband (6'3''), my son, and me (5'10'') to stand with our heads slanted and bang on the ceiling, and there was no nonslip bathmat. Furniture was sparse: no headboards, no dressing table or chairs in the bedrooms, and only one bedside cabinet per double bed. Only two towels were supplied for three adults, though the owner quickly sent more when requested. Basic TLC was lacking—bed linen and towels were uncoordinated, which is disappointing given the room size. It wasn’t clear if we could use the communal space or hot‑drink facilities, and the overall feel was more like a basic hostel to pass through than a weekend or midweek break in the capital.
Heather·Vor 11 Monaten