The Portsburgh Square Residence

Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : location
  : The apartment was very smelly with cigarette smoke. It hit you the second you opened the front door- it was in the bedroom and the kitchen/diner. There was a dirty roasting tin left in the oven and there was an unpleasant looking stain on the sofa. The saucepans and frying pan were cheap, with well worn non stick surfaces. they need replacing. There was nothing to use like a baking tray so you could cook a ready meal or a pizza. I used a plate in the end, and just hoped it was oven proof. The TV didnt work properly. Amanda Gallagher was at her first day at work her partner came and did something to the tv. Got Netflix on her account. No normal tv so cant listen to the news - just the Netflix. The box in the corner of the room is shorting when the second ethranet wire is plugged in. There is a wire going from the property to the aerial on the chimney but clearly not working

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Cosy, well equipped apartment, very clean. Location is central very close to attractions, shopping and pubs. Great for a city break.

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The only good thing is the location. Do not book
  : We arrived at the property and from the moment we opened the door the strong smell of stale smoke hit us and was embedded everywhere in the property. No smoking signs were everywhere which suggested previous guests had been smoking inside. Despite trying to air out the property in the cold winter and buying scented candles, air fresheners & even a reed diffuser. The smell of smoke remained throughout our stay and even some of our clothes picked up this horrible smell.In addition to the smell the property was not clean a large sticky patch on the floor by the sofa greeted us from what looked like a drink spill not cleaned up properly. The cupboards were filthy. We had to wash up all the cutlery, plates & glasses before use due to how dirty they were.The property itself is a flat on an old council block. It is generally very tired in appearance and outdated. The sofa is old and being fabric the smoke smell is very prominent. The bed is extremely old and felt like it would break at at moment. The slightest movement caused squeaking and creaking making it not a comfortable night. There are old rugs put down that again are harbouring the smoke smell, we werent brave enough to see if they were hiding anything under them. The property has tartan curtains, whilst look nice however would also be carrying the smoking smell due to the thickness of the fabric. The bedroom carpet was also very worn.During our stay whilst the shower worked throughout it only produced hot water on the first day so we were unable to a warm shower for the majority of our stay.There was also other let downs such as just 2 toilet rolls for a 3 night stay, 1 of which was already half used. No tea or coffee. The wardrobe wasnt big enough to hang my wifes dresses & my suits due to its design. Minor points but in the back drop of the major issues listed above.I appreciate some may read this as being picky but I can honestly say we are not.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Location
  : TV channels were a bit clunky

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Very Good
Traveller Type:

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The apartment is beautiful n comfortable
  : The heater was a bit slow to warm up the apartment. May be due to the fact that I am from tropical country

Good
Traveller Type:
  : Location was fantastic, place was comfy and very clean. Shower pressure was good. Communication with host was great too, always quick with responses.
  : Amenities were lacking - you would expect tea bags or coffee in most accommodation but there wasn't anything and we didn't want to buy a full box/jar when we were only staying a couple of nights and then flying. The toaster was also broken - not a huge deal but should probably have been checked ahead of check in.