Egusi Apartment

Once we got past the dated and homely decor, it was actually quite a convenient place to stay. Located close to the Astoria metro station, the apartment is handy to get to many places by walk and public transport. Hotels.com should give some additional landmarks to help new visitors easily locate the building complex that the apartment is in. Inside the apartment, the kitchen and living room had all the conveniences. The bedroom was also quite convenient except for the bed which was low, soft and sagging. Bed linen could be freshened up. Creaking floorboards made us walk carefully so people downstairs weren't disturbed and we were glad to be on the 5th floor. The bathroom is most in need of improvements. There needs to be a shower curtain or enclosure and a proper shower fixture to make it comfortable for people wanting to shower rather than use the bath. An extractor fan would be useful. The large dust bin should be removed to make room. Sink was draining slowly. Having a washing machine was very convenient and if washing soap was provided that would have been super helpful because it was not possible to buy a small quantity of washing soap. Overall a comfortable stay and value for money. With the above improvements and a freshening up of the decor with fresh paint, nice drapes and better couch coverings, the apartment could be even better.

Check-in was a little weird. We had to wait for the lady to come and let us in, but they kept in touch with us so it wasn’t too much of a hassle. The apartment is well appointed with good amenities and plenty of sleeping space. Only two issues were that the cold water tap didn’t work on the shower and that the walls were very thin so you could hear what next door were doing. That said the area is fantastic and the price was excellent.

Awesome place. Lots of everything around. Nice hosts. Will be back here again.