1 Riverside Apartments

* Location for a city trip is excellent; opposite the train station, free well lit carparking nearby and an enjoyable safe-feeling walk into the main areas of the City. * Loads of plug sockets in useful places, well stocked toilet roll, washing up equipment etc * Spacious and well designed layout; stairways and halls were clear and easy to get around; well lit and well kept * Decor is neutral and restful; helpful placement of mirror, cupboards and console to store your own supplies * Bed linens and towels were pristine, overall bathroom hygiene was very good * Shower water temperature and pressure were perfect * Really helpful facilities for a short stay - tv with catchup and netflix; microwave, kettle, toaster, sink, fridge, desk/table, large windows with easy to operate blinds * Easy to access and leave both the room and building secure with key coded doors and instructions for use * Superb instructions from the person who manages the building, so many small details that were helpful when you get there eg exactly where the car park is (it is around the corner and would be frustrating to find if these instructions hadnt been so carefully written); which car space to use as there are several that all look the same. Clearly so much thought had been put into this in preparation and worked perfectly for my visit, as it was my first time in Norwich.

* I stayed in flat 3 which is at the front of the property, right on the main road with heavy traffic which was extremely noisy. Both my Friday and Saturday night's sleep were disturbed by loud arguements/party leavers on their way home from nights out, in the early hours. Nothing that can be done about this but definitely not a place thats suitable if you are sensitive to noise - you have 0 chance of a good nights sleep. Requesting a room at the back might help as the alley, where the car parking is, seemed silent and peaceful. * The room needs a DEEP CLEAN, so many moments of 'ick' eg thick dust on the skirting boards when reaching to a plug socket, loads of scaling on the taps, dairy milk left by previous residents spilled in the fridge and on the floor that I had to mop up, food remnants left in the microwave, both windows and bathroom filter were filthy etc etc * Broken fixtures eg the plastic that should hold and allow movement of the shower head was broken so the showerhead could only rest at an angle at the bottom of the bar, facing into the corner of the cubicle. You have to hold it in your hand at all times and this is awkward and probably wasteful of water. * No one visibly available at the property. Someone knocked on my door one evening and said 'oh sorry wrong door' when I opened it - it made me wonder about safety and what would have happened if they hadnt walked away/who was it etc! a bit unsettling.

Location was great for trains, buses, taxis, city centre, shopping, supermarket, bars and restaurants etc. Apartment (No 2) was at the back of the building and away from all traffic noise, so it was very quiet. It was modern, cosy, clean, freshly decorated, comfortable, well equipped with essentials, plenty hot water, easy access. Looked well equipped with heating for winter.

Unfortunately, there was a strong unpleasant smell, possibly of damp. I got used to it after being inside for a short while though. My belongings smelled of it after I’d got home. The room was sufficient size for just myself but for two people it could feel a bit cramped and cause a scramble for the only armchair.

Reasonably priced, can park a van - very happy with rooms

Location and cleaning staff.

Size, shower was inadequate, however the cubicle was a good size. TV remote was not working. Could not open small wardrobe without moving the bed. "Apartment" felt more like a bedsit.

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Time of year

Very nice location , few steps from the national rail station , restaurants , bus stations, river side across the facility , very close mosque .

Small room

Location and quite room away from main road