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Reviews of Soulful Central London Apartment (Piccadilly Circus) - Best View in London!

Soulful Central London Apartment (Piccadilly Circus) - Best View in London!
London, ENG

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9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

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8/10 Good

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
UK Holiday
Overall very central Only downside was the lift was not working and the street noise went on all night
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right in the Middle of it All
This flat is right on Piccadilly so there is plenty to do right outside and more a short walk away. The tube line is steps from the door. It can be noisy at night, but we knew that going in. It was perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed our time there. The management was quick to respond when we had an electrical issue. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Neil W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loud and Falsely Advertised
Starting with the bathroom, the toilet seat is very loose, almost to the point of falling off. The floor in the bathroom is lower than the floor of the apartment, but the tub sits at a much higher level than the floor so this makes entering and exiting the tub/shower both difficult and dangerous because of the extreme vertical drop. And there are no safety rails or bars to hold onto to assist you moving in and out of the tub. The unit advertises air conditioning and there is an air conditioning setting on the thermostat, but it doesn't work. When I inquired about the air conditioning, the response was that the unit had none. False advertising. Noise, noise and more noise. Due to its location in Picadilly Circus, there is constant street noise until the early hours of the morning. And if that wasn't bad enough, the upstairs occupant paces the floor the entire night and most likely in combat boots. It's almost like trying to sleep on the sidewalk of the neighborhood. The furniture is cheap and the couch very uncomfortable. The foam of the couch cushion is disintegrating and sheds particles on the floor beneath the couch. Not extremely important but the cabinetry is cheap and out of alignment which means poorly installed but the doors do open, so I was grateful for that. Overall, a very disappointing accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great flat!
Great experience all around - !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
In the heart of Piccadilly
High energy area. Very safe. Walking distance to most areas
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Central location. Plenty of space. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed working with Alex and the Apartorial team - they were responsive and easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The apartment is in the perfect location. Easy access to pretty much everything worth seeing. Can get loud in the evenings, but with a white noise app on my phone I had no issues. Was able to do a load of laundry, the space was clean and in good shape. Only issue I had was the shower/tub - it can be a little slippery trying to get in and out of it. Outside of that the place was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jess B., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat this location
If you’re going to London to be in the heart of it all, this is absolutely the place for you. The studio was spacious, clean, and inviting. The windows overlook all of the action in Leicester Square and EVERYTHING you need is nearby. Tube stations are a 5 mins walk, food, drinks, music, etc... all right at your door step. As others have stated, not exactly the place for a good nights rest (you’ll hear partiers until 4:30am), although the bed is superbly comfortable! Definitely can’t fault the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Read reviews before renting
This isn’t a typical rental. There is no TV, the shower is extremely hot and dangerous to get in and out of, there is a constant, annoying vibration throughout the apartment, the water in kitchen sink gets extremely hot. With that said, it is in a great location with an incredible view (dirty windows). The shower pressure is the best but the tub is slippery (needs a mat). I am sure Alex would have assisted if I had called, but the AC and the dishwasher were erred out during our stay. There is a Whole Foods very close, so fresh bread and fruit for breakfast each am was nice. The street noise wasn’t too bad. The bed was pretty good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely flat in the heart of the city
This was a fully functioning flat and had a great layout! Comfortable bed, nice shower and bathroom. Loved the views. However, if you are looking for a quiet location, this would not be the ideal place. The flat is right above the busy square so it did get loud at night but only bothered us one night. Definitely a great location. Good for couples. Can walk everywhere! Overall we had a great time and this flat was lovely to be in for a few days to experience the city life.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice London Flat Good for Tourists
We enjoyed our time in London and the flat had a nice view of the Piccadilly Circus area. The location is very walkable, close to theaters, royal areas, restaurants, shopping and the tube. We were there for a longer stay and the neighborhood did get noisy some nights. There is a number to call about that displayed in the elevator but we didn't see that number until near the end of our visit because we took the steps. Loved having the elevator for luggage. For checking in, we had to pick up the keys in a convenience store in Chinatown. The taxi couldn't get very close to to the store because it was on a pedestrian only area, and while it was close to the flat, it was very easy to walk right by it. An electronic key system for both the building and flat doors would have made getting in much smoother for checkin and daily use. Overall, it was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
This was a very convenient location right in the middle of central London. Communication with the agency was very good both prior to the visit and when we had an issue upon arrival. The fridge was on a switch that had been turned off and we did not know how to turn it back on, but the management company came to help within an hour. The property was very clean and comfortable. The drawbacks: It is a noisy area. If you are a light sleeper it is probably not the property for you. We found the towels to be lacking - we were provided only one hand towel and one bath towel per person. It would have been nice to have some extras. The tub is tricky to get in and out of and would not be good for anyone with a mobility challenge. We also ran into an issue with the building fire alarm going off in the middle of the night. We called the emergency number fo the management company and got no response. That was really disappointing. Overall if you want a spot in the middle of the action and don’t mind a little noise this is a great flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind review, Tricia! A note, our phone lines are in operation 24/7 - since an "emergency number" was referred to I can only assume the incorrect number was dialled since we only have one phone number, which is, to reaffirm, answered 24/7.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Apartment in Very Central Location
The apartment is perfect for a couple who want a very central location with access to theater, shopping and loads of sightseeing. It clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need. Check-in was very easy. When we had any questions, Alex responded very quickly to our emails.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Luke B.

Central rental
Convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Whitefish, USA

Location Location Location!
The apartment was perfectly clean and the location is central to everything in London. The shower was awesome - wonderful water pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Great location in Tourist Area
The apartment was in a perfect location close to the metro, tourist attractions and great food. The apartment was safe and clean. Alex worked with us to arrive early and store our bags. Keep in mind that the apartment is in Piccadilly Circle which is a huge tourist attraction. It was the off season and the outside was noisy well past midnight. We knew this before hand so we were prepared with ear plugs and slept wonderfully. The only thing we found a bit creepy was the full mirror in the shower that shared a wall with the neighboring apartment. Couldn’t shake off the feeling that someone could be watching us on the other side. Other than that, it was a great location and nice apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Please be assured that the mirror is just that, a mirror.............

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

Great location, clean place
The apartment was in a great location. It was clean, the bed was comfortable....exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Alex!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan F., New York, NY

Amazing location! The perfect place to stay!
Owner is very responsive and the apartment is comfortable with a great view of Leicester Square. Best of west end and Soho Restaurants and nightlife within walking distance. The bed is well suited for any weary traveler or late night reveler. The kitchen and bath are appropriately stocked and functional. Only negative is that we couldn’t stay here longer! We highly recommend and would happily stay here again. Thanks Alex! Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Ellen H.

Wonderful wifi, excellent heating (it was cool) Apt did not dissapoint, looked like photos.
Close to theatres, shopping, transit. For supplies Tesco and Whole Foods 5 min walk. Busy area. Triple glazing kept the apt quiet all mod cons that worked. Well decorated. Would have liked better makeup mirror and a sound system (as iPod challenged)! Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Fried M., Leuven, Belgium

Nice apartment, super location
Good looking, cosy apartment in just a superb location. Checking in was easy, the host was very responsive and gave all the necessary info in advance. It can get a little noisy outside, but that just comes with the amazing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Best location in London
Alex was a perfect host; always attentive and ready to answer any question. The apartment is lovely, very clean and accommodating, the bed was very comfortable. The location is the best one can ask for in central London. We did not mind the noise from the street at all, however this is not the place for those who are looking for a quiet place.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Great space with everything you need in an amazing location
I had an amazing trip to London and this apartment was a key part of it. The apartment is conveniently located to everything, and had all of the amenities that I needed. Alex reached out to me immediately after booking and was available throughout the trip. I absolutely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C., St Albert, Canada

Perfect location
Great location. Apartment was clean and perfectly appointed and the hosts were excellent to work with. The only issue is it’s noisy at night given that your right in the middle of all the actions. So bring earplugs and enjoy this fantastic suite. Thanks for a wonderful stay in London.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

William J.

A stunner
Alex was amazing host and his flat was amazing wood defiantly book again if ever to return to London very centrally located
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Julie S., Discovery Bay

Great location
The apartment was very clean. The Tube was on the corner for easy access. We walked to Parliament, Trafalgar, Coventry Garden and the National Museum easily from here. Chinatown is very near and had wonderful authentic food. Everything seemed new and up to date. We had a wonderful stay in this apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Great place in the center of it all
Very nice place reminiscent of Time's Square in New York. Very clean, easy access to 2 tube stops, short walk to trafalger square. Food options are many from fast food to Tesco market a block away. The neighborhood is hopping late into the night, so if you are looking for quiet evenings this might not be your first choice. Alex is superb and he made sure everything was in order. I had a great time here.

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

Fantastic location
My friend and I absolutely enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, the flat was tidy and fit our needs, and the owner was great! I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne Bjerregaard S., Copenhagen, Denmark

Excellent location and very comfortable flat
I stayed 5 nights with my 15 year old daughter February 2018. The location is absolutely excellent if you like being in the most central hotspot (we do!) Within walking distance of tons of Londons highlights. The flat is Well-equipped, stylish and with a 180 degrees view of Coventry Street. The bed is very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again! Alex, the host, is very attentive - though we did not need his assistance during our stay it was very nice to know that he was no longer than a text message away (thank you, Alex) This flat is truly a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Brigitte J.

Beau studio
Le studio est superbe avec une vue sur Coventry street. Literie confortable et rien ne manque côté cuisine. C'est la 1ère fois où je ne suis pas accueillie mais je dois aller chercher les clés ailleurs!,!! Meme si c'est a 5 minutes de l'appart je trouve cette façon d'opérer inélégant. Aucun mode d'emploi dans le studio. J'ai grelotté les 3 premiers jours puis Alex nous a donné une petite chaufferette et c'était mieux. Merci Alex. Un antidérapant dans la baignoire serait le bienvenu. Pour le départ les clés restent dans le studio. Conclusion pas de Check in pas de Check out.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017