Industrial Escape - Kelham Island, Free Parking & Walkable Bars

Clean, comfy, nicely decorated, close to the bars

Nothing

Nice space 3 good size rooms Good location for Kelham Island Short taxi ride from the station

1. No Information about multiple sets of external steep metal steps and very steep internal stairs to top floor bedroom - if you have customers (like me) who have a disability, this place is not suitable 2. ⁠external steps not lit - very dangerous in the dark and wet - it was very slippy and dangerous in the pitch dark 3. ⁠clearer access information should be on the booking.com app with a simple map /plan of the location - why doesn’t your apartment have a number? It took us ages to locate in the pouring rain 4. ⁠a very strong smell of dope throughout the apartment on both days 5. ⁠very poor shower - weak flow 6. ⁠three tea/coffee mugs when we were 5 and the apartment caters for 6 people 7. ⁠no tea towel in the kitchen 8. ⁠no hand towels in bathroom 9. ⁠dirty glass table - see photos 10. ⁠uncomfortable beds / mattresses - too thin 11. ⁠smelly dishwasher 12. Cold walls with no soundproofing

Clean apartment

Area,

The inside was lovely. It was cleaner when I left than when I arrived. Shower was good though.

The creaky floors. You could hear next door walking as the floors creaked in the apartment. It was also still under renovation but wasnt made aware. I also got locked in the bathroom, as the lock fell out of the door.

The novelty of the building and its location

The loft bed room was quite hard to access and also very hot despite the air conditioning. Kitchen was under equipped. Eg only 3 cups in a 6 person apartment. Bed linen although clean was very crumpled.

The apartment was very clean and in a great spot — close to shops, restaurants, and just a short walk from the Supertram, which made getting around really easy.

That said, it’s not well-suited for families with young children, light sleepers, or older guests. The floors are extremely squeaky throughout, and the walls are thin, so you can hear everything from other rooms. The old windows do little to block out street noise, including traffic, sirens, and people passing by — sleep was a struggle, even during the day. There’s also a pointed overhanging countertop at toddler head height — our child bumped into it, which could’ve been worse. The shower is very slippery, and the bathroom door lock is loose and at risk of falling off, which could leave someone stuck inside. Although advertised as a 3-bedroom apartment, one bedroom is only accessible via steep attic stairs, and the ceiling is so low you have to crawl to get into bed. Definitely not ideal for anyone with mobility concerns or over 6ft tall. Access to the apartment itself involves climbing two flights of outdoor metal stairs — something to keep in mind if you're bringing luggage, strollers, or travel cots. Overall, it's a clean, convenient place for heavy sleepers or solo travelers, but I wouldn’t recommend it for families, the elderly, or anyone needing a quieter or more accessible stay.

I was unable to stay as the host emailed that morning to say it had been double booked and I was to get a refund through booking.com send it to the host and they would then get me alternative accommodation. I have subsequently reported this and await my refund. Not a good experience - frankly quite stressful!

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Lounge area best

Bedrooms small window so hot and walls not finished just sterling boards was disappointed