Redchurch House

The apartment matched the description. Its proximity to numerous bus lines and a metro station allowed for quick access to all the places of interest we visited. Communication with the host was simple and efficient.

Although the interior walls and doors are well soundproofed, the bedroom window faces directly onto the street. Therefore, you can hear street noise (people talking, cars). However, it's a very quiet neighborhood (we stayed in April), and in the end, it wasn't a real drawback. We had some difficulty controlling the temperature in the apartment. This is probably because the thermostat is in a closed cabinet right next to the water heater. We had to set the desired temperature much higher than our preferred temperature to make the room comfortable.

Loved the location. Size and comfort of the apartment

Tables at a weird angle but that is due to size

Great spec and quiet

Check-in process onerous

First off: This flat should be owned and lived in by a local. It's a crime how buy-to-let landlords have absolutely destroyed the property market for regular people. So, you know, I wish nothing but bad things on the people that own this property. The location (just off Redchurch Street) could not be better. Heart of Shoreditch, walking distance to Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Liverpool Street, Old Street, Bethnal Green etc. Despite this proximity to the hustle and bustle of East London, it was quiet at night. The key in the lockbox works well, and means you can check in however late you want, even if the numbers on the lock were a bit hard to see in the dark.

The door facing the street seemed to be made out of plastic. The cheapest possible door money can buy (maybe they got it on Freegle?). Does not inspire confidence. The front door of the apartment did not have a thumb turn lock on the inside. This is in violation of UK fire regulations and should be fixed ASAP. I had to lock the door from the inside and leave the keys in the lock at night. With the water pressure in London's victorian plumbing being what it is, I question the decision to put a waterfall shower head in the bathroom. It feels like standing in a light drizzle. Not ideal to wash off the grime of the big city.