The Smeaton Apartment, Central City Centre

We picked this property due to the proximity to the university and because there was free parking and these were the best elements to the property. It's very close to the city centre so most things are within walking distance. I was worried this would mean it was noisy but it really wasn't. We didn't hear the traffic at all. The apartments was lovely and warm and the beds were very comfortable. The automatic lighting downstairs is handy (but it came on randomly during the night and woke us due to random window into the hall).

The property has obviously been renovated which leads to odd placement and random windows that serve no purpose. You can also see evidence of the renovations with some elements being lovely and others poorly finished. The rooms were really clean but stairs were a bit grubby. The shower was at best 'warm' and couldn't get the temperature to go any higher. There are lovely big wardrobes but no hangers to hang anything. The kitchen is generally well equipped but there was no tea towel to dry dishes and only one teaspoon. There were only 4 mugs (fine for us as only 3 people) but as it sleeps 6 this might not be enough for other people. The living room would also be small for 6 people to relax properly.

Great for families

The apartment was clean, very spacious quite easy to locate and very close to the city centre and University. The beds were comfortable. The living room was cosy with comfy setees. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. Kitchen had supplies and complementary tea cofee milk and biscuits. There was a freshmatic along the landing that gave a nice subtle aroma. I would not fault the property at all.

No issues at all

The location - we could walk to the waterfront, and the comfortable beds.

There was no hot water - this was fixed quickly though. The shower floor is extremely slippery (needs a non slip mat) and it is extremely slow to drain. The movement activated lights woke up the other person in the middle of the night.

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