Mason Street Apartment Sleeps 16

Good value for money and location is fab

Hot tub was ‘lukewarm’ and the whole property smelled like damp

The apartment is spacious and fit our group well. Early check-in was a real bonus and helped us get to the gig on time. Location was convenient for what we needed.

Before arrival, we were asked if we’d be using the hot tub. We replied that we most likely wouldn’t, as we’d be out most of the evening — but we weren’t 100% sure and thought we’d play it by ear. The hot tub is included in the price, so we didn’t expect it to be completely empty when we arrived. Even if we did decide to use it, we never had the option. Also, make sure you read the small print when booking. We received a request just 7 days before arrival asking for a further £500 as a deposit. It was mentioned in the booking pack, but right at the bottom and very easy to miss. This really caught us off guard — we were lucky we could cover it, but others might not be so fortunate. And by that point, you can’t cancel and get your money back. The apartment itself could definitely do with some TLC — the place is a bit run-down and one of the beds even had a blood stain on the sheet, which was pretty grim. Still, for what we needed it for, the layout worked. The worst part was when we got back around 1–2am and the apartment above us was having a loud party, which went on until 5:30am. The walls/floors are paper thin — you can hear everything. Four of our group actually left in the night because it was unbearable. There were also flashing LEDs in the garden that came straight through into the bedroom, and the blinds were damaged so they didn’t block any light. To top it off, even though checkout was 11am, someone (either the cleaner or owner — not sure) just let themselves in around 10:20am without knocking. Their kid ran into the apartment first. We were still sat at the table and had to ask them to leave. That didn’t feel okay at all.

Exactly what we needed for a group weekend in Manchester. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived, plenty of space for us all to fit comfortably. The location is perfect, easy walking distance into town, plenty of bars and restaurants close by

Everything was exactly as we needed. It was just very warm for sleeping in, it would have been nice if the windows could open to let in some air, but it’s not a big deal at all!

Very good space and size

There was a very bad smell going into the property. Like sewage.

Great location for all the night life and Loved the hot tub and the social spaces, really cool to hang out with friends

No hot water at all. Contacted the owner who issued instructions to correct boiler on the phone but didn’t succeed. As a group of lads, there just for a weekend, we got by with cold showers, but for anyone else, it would be a massive issue.