So, this is a new very high rise apartment block in the North Acton development. There are great views from the rooms (we were on the 44th floor) and the apartment is nicely furnished with Smeg appliances in kitchens and wood flooring and large windows to take in the views in the living area. The windows open, so it's possible to get fresh air into the room, which is a bonus in such large new blocks that often feel stuffy. There is a large balcony but at 44 floors up, I found a bit unnerving 1. The building is still under construction (not clear from the *********** listing), so the reception area is bare breeze blocks and all the lifts are padded with protective covers as there are a lot of builders still working there. At one point I couldn't get into the hallway as the builders were fitting new electrical trunking to the hallway 2. Check In. Initially CitySpace sent me a digital check in for their Tower Bridge property. Took a few messages to explain that I had booked Acton instead. Then I asked if I could check in a bit earlier than 3PM, no commitment was given and I was told to ask 24 hours before (why?). So I emailed and they said I could check in an hour earlier, the whole process was very unwelcoming language and felt like they were doing me a favour when in reality the apartment was ready. 3. Getting the keys. You arrive at the building site of multiple blocks being erected. There is no detail in the check in instructions of how to find the correct block (there are 2 that look the same). Eventually find it and ask the concierge who says ”Oh you have to call them” “Do you have their number?”
“No”!!!! So much for professional concierge on the listing Eventually found the number (why didnt they tell me this when I asked to check in early?) Called and had to wait in the dusty foyer for 10 minutes. In fairness, Dora, the woman who met me was lovely and very helpful and got us an additional keycard and duvet. At midnight on our first day, I got another message from City space saying that we MUST RETURN the 2nd keycard on check out or they would charge us £20 for each missing card (pieces of plastic). 4. The apartment. There are no curtains on the windows, only slatted cheap blinds, the type you find in offices. So your room is bright all night from the light pollution all around 5. Bedrooms are fine, but quite small. They maximise square footage on these developments! 6. The building work all around. Right opposite the apartments, new blocks are being built and the builders are working 24/7. So all the building sites are lit up at night and there is constant noise from the sites with trucks and pile driving that started at 5AM 7. The noise! OMG the noise. Being so high up, you really hear the wind whistling all around the building. On our last morning, the wind was string and it was really shaking one of the windows. But MUCH worse than that was the roar of the wind from the lifts and the dry riser void in the hallway, which meant it sounde
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