Mostly as described . Easy to book and helpful host. Great location. Weather exceptionally hot. Would be helpful to be able to open bedroom windows as fans had a limited effect in cooling the bedrooms.
The communication from Elisa was excellent. The building is listed, so modern conveniences like a lift/elevator or air conditioning is not allowed to be installed. The apartment is on the top floor, so for Americans the 2nd floor is actually the 3rd floor - keep that in mind when hauling luggage. It was unseasonably hot in England when we went - so although 3 fans were in the apartment - it was not enough. We were able to open two windows, which did help to circulate the air. Keepin mind this apartment is very close to the Clock Tower, the bell does chime until midnight - if it chimed passed midnight I did not hear it again until the next morning. Also because we had the windows open, we did hear the noise from the pub on the street below, the garbage men early the next morning and smelled loads food cooking from the various restaurants. We did decide to cut our losses and move to an air conditioned hotel down the street. I believe had it not been so hot we would have stayed. There were a few issues with some of the cleanliness of areas, and I believe Elisa would have had it sorted had we stayed. I do wish it had not been so hot because we were looking forward to cooking our own meals and enjoying some of the offerings of M&S food hall.
We absolutely loved our stay in St Albans, close to shops, restaurants and pubs. Host was responsive and helpful in getting us an extra fan. Hope to be back back soon.
Recently refurbished flat in the city centre, excellent location. The heating worked really well, nice bathroom, good apartment size.The windows have not been refurbished yet, which meant that some of them could not be opened. There was some dust everywhere.We had a wonderful stay though and would choose this place again.