Smart City Apartments - City Road

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Liverpool Street

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Bathroom shower

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Rollaway/extra beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Rollaway/extra beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
238 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2PQ

What's nearby

  • Liverpool Street - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tower of London - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Angel Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Old Street Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wenlock Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Canal No 5 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rugged Bunch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Narrow Boat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tanakatsu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smart City Apartments - City Road

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Liverpool Street
This smoke-free aparthotel features free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a sofa bed. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Smart City Apartments - City Road offers 13 accommodations with washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)

Family friendly

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra beds: GBP 20 per stay
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital service

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee for check-in after 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per stay
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 500 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 10 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
There is a charge of 25 GBP per hour for early check-ins (subject to availability). Late check-ins are charged at 25 GBP (subject to availability, to be paid on arrival in cash).

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Smart City Apartments City Road London
Smart City Apartments City Road
Smart City City Road London
Smart City City Road
Smart City Apartments City Road London, England
Smart City Apartments - City Road London
Smart City Apartments - City Road Aparthotel
Smart City Apartments - City Road Aparthotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Smart City Apartments - City Road pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Smart City Apartments - City Road?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smart City Apartments - City Road?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Smart City Apartments - City Road?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Smart City Apartments - City Road located?

Located in London City Centre, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Barbican Arts Centre and Brick Lane. Liverpool Street and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km). Angel Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Old Street Underground Station is 12 minutes.

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Smart City Apartments - City Road Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 114 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Julie from USA, london england

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misleading and disappointing
No contact info 4 days before my arrival so I initiated contact. Margo was fast at getting to me and arranging the check in. First off I was given the wrong address, 238 city turned out to be 261..NO WIFI, only one key with a Fob for the 1st floor, even though our room was on the second. Had to have the concierge let us in each time. He told us that the owner was told two years ago to buy the correct Fob, but doesn't care. Blinds in living room were broken and wouldn't close so no privacy as several blind panels lay crumpled on the ground. Dinner plate had huge chip missing, heated floors not working, poor tv signals..otherwise..place was ok. Would not go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

KIN FAT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Apartment/room is pretty brand new and modern. Very Quite and spacious. Full equipped Kitchen. However, the balcony door is broken, stranger (if any) can easily break-in, feel unsafe. Carpet / pillow is very dirty, I can see very clearly the "shoes stamp" on the pillow.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Would be good to know you have to collect keys from a different location - with bookings for Guests at different times, this set up is not very suitable. Most apartments have a keysafe code/collection.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment
We had a lovely apartment, very spacious and cosy. The meet and greet guide was very helpful and polite, location was great, and easy to access. As we stayed on the weekend, we found free parking nearby. The only downfall was the WiFi was very poor, the concierge did try to fix it but it was still pretty slow.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good flat, looses it on the detail
A nice apartment in a very good location although still being developed. Nothing really there unless you like a Kebab or McDonalds. Could e a scene from Judge Dredd. Took an age to get in, guy late,no second key, no key at all initially, have to mess with key to get in, lock needs replacing, fob didnt work, no toilet roll for goodness sake. Wifi didnt work so tethered. Only 2 glasses. No soap, no shampoo, no anything really so be prepared, there is a coop nearby. All the little touches not there taking it from good to mediocre, shame as it could be great if they thought just a little. Building maintenance poor, access doors all stick and drag, felt like a prison in appearance. Inside the flat although very sparse was in good condition and plenty of space, good balcony and equipment appeared good. The complex has a consierge, just as well as the fobs dont work. There really was nothing other than a shop in the area, felt isolated in central London, couldnt find a pub or restaurant other than a Turkish place (which was good). Will use other flats in future so they lost a 4 month contract on detail.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Marty, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and close to Emirates Stadium
No A.C So bloody hot. Huge construction site outside.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Michael, Toronto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
painful check-in process
Great location - close to Angel and Old City tube stations. Nice restaurants close by as well as small markets for fresh produce etc... The check-in process was painfully slow and inefficient. No toilet paper (in two bathrooms) when I arrived which was odd because the room had just been cleaned. No batteries for TV converted which was fine as I was going to be out a lot. The advice of the check-in rep was to use the controls on the TV. He promised that he would arrange to get two batteries up to the room but they never came. Again, didn't need the TV but if you say you're going to do something, please do it. Great place to stay just understand that the check-in process isn't ideal as the gentleman might be doing 2 or more rooms at the same time (and other locations too) and you'll have to wait your turn.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Alexandre, Lille

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge Scam !
I arrived at 10pm no one at reception, door closed. I called a number provided by email to get someone. The guy on the phone first told me there is no more check in after 10pm, then I told him last checking was supposed to be midnight on hotels.com infos. He first told me cost will be 25£ for bringing the key, I was very hesitating then he told me no room was booked on my name being very rude. Another person was waiting with at the front door, she had same answsers. I had to find another hotel. Plus I prepaid deposit online. Now i am not even sure to be payback hotel cost + 250£ deposit ... WORST SCAM EVER IN LONDON !!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Martijn, Nederland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Verwacht geen luxe
Verwacht van de City Appartments geen luxe bedoening. Bij binnenkomst doet de ruimte wat treurig aan met de zonwering die er wat scheef bij hangt en de drukkende warmte in de ruimte. De (zeer vieze) ramen maar snel geopende, maar de warmte blijft het gehele verblijf in de ruimte hangen. De woonkamer en de slaapkamer zijn in orde, maar verwacht geen luxe of gezelligheid, het is zeer basic. Ik was niet van plan te gaan koken in de keuken, maar dat er enkel ver messen en een kurketrekker in de bestekla lagen, had ik niet verwacht. Ook geen theekoppen of theeglazen (we zijn toch in de UK) en dus niet een paar zakjes thee. Wel een waterkoker en een broodrooster aanwezig in de keuken. De badkamer is schoon, maar sterk verouderd en geen prettige ruimte om een lekker in bad te gaan. De ligging is wel OK, behalve dan dat weg waar het appartement aan ligt heel erg druk is en zelfs de gesloten ramen weinig geluid tegen houden. Kortom, mijn ervaring met City Appartements zijn niet echt heel erg positief. Het voldoet aan de basis, maar verwacht voor 170GBP per nacht geen luxe of een rustige en koele slaapkamer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible do not book
The access code given to me did not work so I was stuck outside for 20 mins until someone exited the building. I tried phoning the out of hours number repeatedly only to find each time it didn't connect. When I finally got in I found the mattress on the floor and the bed base broken. Also the only bed linen left was a sheet and pillowcases. Absolutely appalling. The following day I sent them an email about everything and called them and I'm still waiting for a response 3 days later
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Karlos, Paris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Belle chambre, proche de la gare SNCF.
Bonne expérience générale au niveau de l'hôtel. Proche de la gare St Pancras. Pas de boutiques mais suffisamment de commerces pour acheter nourritures et titres de transports. Il y avait également des restaurants. Deux belles chambres + deux sales de bains. J'ai aimé la petite attention dans la cuisine : café instantanée et thé à côté de la bouilloire. Je mets 2/5 pour le personnel de l'hôtel non pas parce qu'il n'y a personne sur place pour vous accueillir ou vous renseigner (Ceci est bien précisé dans l'annonce), mais parce la communication avec Smartcityapartments n'est pas bonne (je n'ai communiqué que par mail) : - Le dépôt de garantie (caution) est plus élevé que ce qu'annonce Expedia ( Même si vous n'êtes pas prélevé, cela porte à confusion). On ne reçoit aucun mail de confirmation. - On m'a indiqué que la chambre serait disponible à 10H00. FAUX, elle est disponible à partir de 15H00 (obligé de payer une consigne à la gare pour les valises) - Je devais recevoir le mail avec toute les informations nécessaires (comment récupérer la clé de la chambre, code du bâtiment, etc...) la veille de mon arrivée. Je l'ai reçu le jour même à 10 heure passé... (Donc obliger d’activer la connexion 3G de mon téléphone avec le hors forfait qui va avec). -J'ai reçu le mail explicatif pour le wifi 2 jours après mon arrivée. Je n'ai pas attendu tout ce temps pour me connecter mais je pense au désagrément engendré pour ceux qui ne sont pas à l'aise avec l'informatique en général.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Suited us
Booked for the London marathon and location was perfect for getting to London Bridge on the morning of the event either by bus or tube. The organisation left a little to be desired as I was sent self check in details but was called on the day to say that we would be met if I called 15 mins before arrival. When I called the mobile number no one answered which worried me but eventually they came to meet us and gave us a room... All turned out fine in the end.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Massimo, Bologna

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Soggiorno cittadino
Tutto bene: appartamento in palazzo molto recente sul ring (anello che divide la zona libera del traffico auto dalla zona C a pagamento)dotato di tutto il necessario ma non molto seguito (manutenzione approssimativa e dotazioni già scarse o mancanti). Unico appunto: all'arrivo doveva esserci un addetto a fornire le chiavi che non si è presentato e abbiamo dovuto chiamare per farci mandare qualcun altro.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Robin, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
7 extra forms of ID who can do that? DO not book this. You book hotels.com then they cancel your order to make you get in touch. Then want your card as a picture, then passport picture, then pre-authorisation for cover? Then fill in a form at the place, show passport again????? Then nothing in the apartment...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beaucoup d'espace mais rue bruyante.
Très bonne localisation et grand appartement, mais manque de couverts et ustensiles de cuisine et surtout pas de papier toilette... Lits confortables, mais isolation phonique par rapport à la rue insuffisante.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pui ling, 香港

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
沒有
可以有煮食的小厨房 在家一樣
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super Urlaub
Check in funktionierte Reibungslos. Super Lage ! Hatte eine sehr schöne Zeit in London. Über das Apartment kann ich mich nicht beklagen. Super bequeme Better. Super Küche und Wohnzimmer
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Michael, ely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please dont make the same mistake - Avoid!
In hindsight I should have paid more attention to the reviews myself, as the warning signs were there. We booked a room for a family trip to London, had to send additional details and afterwards the promised check in details never appeared. After much chasing, we were told we would be met and checked in on site by a member of staff. When we got there we had to wait over an hour for someone to come and let us in. The apartment itself was dirty, with layers of dust on table and plates, and was bare with dirty walls and bathrooms. The kitchen had none of the cooking utensils you expect, with no pots or even cutlery.. In the end the fact that there was a working microwave was our saviour. I duly complained to the Smart city apartments, and I have had to fight for a partial refund, although I would say that Hotels.com themselves have been great. Please please for your own sake avoid!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Guillaume

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appart'hotel très moyen
Appartement spacieux, mais propreté très moyenne en général, voire vraiment sale (cuisine collante, vaisselle douteuse). Bien situé (5-10 minutes à pied du métro, 2 stations de la gare de St Pancras), mais donnant sur un grand boulevard, et du coup très bruyant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Antti

Tilava huoneisto, sopiva etäisyys
Varausjärjestelmien yhteensopimattomuuden takia tietomme eivät olleet heidän tiedossa, joten vaati muutaman puhelinsoiton. Viereisellä tontilla aloitettu rakennustyömaa kestää vuoteen 2019 asti. Päiväaikaan aiheutti melua mutta öisin sai nukkua rauhassa. Huoneisto hyvin varusteltu ja tilava mutta vähän kuluneen oloinen. Suositukset varauksin.