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Reviews of Charm Central Studio

72 Marlborough Road, Islington, London, N19 4NJ, United Kingdom

#719 of 837 B&Bs and Inns in London

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Review score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

5.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    5.5

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    5.8

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    6.0
    Eventually I was allocated a room that I was able to manage for the night. Early in the morning the
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The initial room I was hosted was not clean and was not representative of what was advertised by the host. I had to complain before I was relocated another room 12 mins walk away from the original room that I was allocated. Early in the morning the room began to leak but I was ready to check out at that point anyway.

    The room I eventually got allocated was okay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    No comment
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no WiFi access, The lights in room 1 flat C kept turning off, so I had to keep turning them on in the main with box. The bedding has not been changed or washed, and I know this because I booked it twice in one week on different days and the beddings were the same.

    Room has a private bathroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee and tea not provided in the jars lol!

    Great value, everything you needed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Good for a 1 night stay but probably wouldn’t stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi wasn’t very good so had to use 5G most of the night. No bind in room. No luggage storage so wasn’t very good for work purposes

    Comfy bed lots of power sockets for chargers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable, but probably won
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a huge issue with clogged toilets affecting the whole building, which caused quite a stench in the hallway - fortunately, the smell did not reach the room. Our window was right by the sewage drain, which was flooding the entire outdoor area. It was not pleasant to look outside and see floating feaces on the ground. Secondly, there is only one key to the front door, which another guest had taken and we had to wait half an hour for him to return and open the door for us, having been stood outside in the freezing cold. We also had somewhere to be and had to get ready, yet all of our belongings were inside. I do have to say however, that the person letting these rooms was very easy to reach via whatsapp. They were helpful, polite and acted promptly to resolve the issues we had. The toilet issue was also out of their control and they did have people on site the following morning to resolve the issue. The front entrance key could be resolved easily by cutting multiple keys to avoid people having to worry about not being able to get in on arrival. The final complaint is that although the room had clearly been cleaned before our arrival (it smelt nice from the cleaning products), we were not convinced that our bedding was changed from the previous stay, as it was very creased and had staining on it - although it did not smell.

    The room was nice and modern. For the most part, it appeared clean and was perfect in size for the two of us. The property is only a 10 minute walk from Archway underground station, with lots if accessible shops around. The lettor was also very polite and responsive. Any issues we had were sorted as instantaneously as possible.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    6.0
    Fresh studio. Wifi, tv, tea/coffee just for show.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi, asked for password, ignored. No tea, coffee, sugar, milk despite jars and fridge. Just for show. Tv also not connected to aerial or wifi. Pointless.

    Nice and fresh feeling studio with a good bed, shower, little kitchen and nice addition of a breakfast area that gets morning sunshine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other guests were noisy during the night

    Room was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    comfortable and practical
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was kind of hard to get inside the apartment, not very intuitive or well explained imo

    Nice location and very calm neighborhood

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed very small. Bed sheet probably old. Only one bath towel provided 2 person. No internet.

    Nice position

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    2.0
    Poor communication and service
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't ready, no bedding no towels and the sides were dirty. Received a massage at 3pm to say the cleaner was running late, finally arrived at 8.30pm

    I'm afraid nothing after arriving at a room that wasn't ready.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entry was difficult, the room was not ready for check in time,no wifi, no communication from the owner, no bin and carpet in the room .

    The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    4.0
    Don't stay there unless u like ppl walking into your room
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The add lies u don't get NO TV in the roomS plus u have tea and coffee and Suger tings with nothing in it PPL TRIED TO OPEM MY DOOR 3 times even tho my room has a number on it they tried to give them my security lock lucky I had my key with me

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    4.0
    Behaviour of staff was rude when we mentioned all he said you can leave if you want.we couldn’t move immediately to othe
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did wait outside for 2 hours because there was no keys for our room in keysafe.We tried to ring but no body picked up phone.We got up from one of the person living in the property helped to contact office and then they helped us to Find keys from store room.that’s unfair to new people coming to live there.I am attaching screenshots to prove that our needs were ignored.We want refund.

    Property was okay but staff was not supportive.There was not tissue paper in toilet.we contacted and texted on given what’s app number about toilet rolls but they ignored and didn’t respond.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Nice room. Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A All good.

    Lovely room. Comfortable bed. Good location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    1.0
    Avoid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unpleasant. Seeking compensation. Waste of money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    3.0
    Adeqauate for the cheap pricing but being left outside for 2 hours past arrival time is unacceptable when I was late for
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, this booking was let down by the lack of customer service from the host. We needed 2 access codes; one for the main door and a second for the room. After sending a message on the mobile number provided prior to attending to get these codes, I did not receive a reply. When I arrived, I called the number which goes straight to voicemail and ended up being stuck outside the property for nearly 2 hours. When someone did reply they were rude telling me I had received an email with the codes. I triple checked my inbox and junk and definitely hadn’t. Interestingly, I received the email on how to access the building the following evening when I was back home. I ended up being late for the event and whilst stuck outside, other guests arrived having exactly the same issue. There was a strange smell in the main hallway which wasn’t as bad as the room but I could smell this on my clothes and bag when I arrived home. The room was very small for a double and the bed was very small and not the comfiest. We were left one towel to share which I wasn’t too fussed about. The walls are super thin and could hear word for word what was being said in the rooms adjacent. Not to mention the 2am pleasures next door when an extra guest was invited to their room after a night out. If you’re in to listening to other people having a good time, then it may be the perfect place to stay. The main point here is that if you have guests arriving, ensure that a message is sent prior to arrival time rather than having people turn up and stuck outside for 2 hours. To also then act in a rude manner and try to blame the guests for not checking emails when it was in actual fact the host that hadn’t send them, is very disappointing. On this basis I would not stay again and neither would I recommend it. The other points mentioned I can’t argue too much about as for the money I paid, this was expected.

    As I was staying for one night, I just needed somewhere to get my head down and get ready the following morning. It was a good location for the event I was attending that evening otherwise I would have booked somewhere more central. The room was relatively clean and there was a small table to eat with the exception of ordering something in. I would say for one person, it would do the job.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every night people was knocking on my room window for me to let them in the building because there was no representative on property to assist so every night I waken out of my sleep

    Nothing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    1.0
    Bad experience not worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner didn’t comply with messages after I requested a refund still had no reply had no wire for the telly borrows wire from other room off house keeper telly still didn’t work told owner nothing was done about it. Pictures are from the guests before mess that wasn’t cleaned

    We had a bad experience as we entered 2 hours after check in and room was still dirty house keeper had to clean while we waited in the yard.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    1.0
    never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Tv never worked there were 32 stairs the photos were no were near the same as the property it was so small u could hardle move & the fridge never worked & it was freezing cold & the radiator never worked had to sleep in our clothes plus duvet very then never had no sleep at all

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Cheap room and very good quality and comfy bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallway smelt a little funny but room was fine

    Price was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I had trouble getting in. I needed two 4-digit codes to access the key for the front door, and my room, neither of which were provided on the original email, and I received no additional emails containing this info, and the hone number I tried for the property would always go to answer phone straight away. A neighbor stated this was a common problem, and an hour after getting in, another guest also had this problem.

    A lovely base for exploring the capital! Clean, comfortable, YouTube on TV and quiet. Although I didnt use it, the dining table and settings were a cute touch and I was good to have the option

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a short stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are thin so some noise can be heard from other guests, but this was minimal during our stay. An extra pillow would have been nice to have the option of.

    Extra bonus of a fridge and basic kitchen facilities. Quiet area easily accessible from tube. Hassle free entry and exit. Perfect for a short stay. Bring your own tea/coffee etc if you drink it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

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