Central Studios Tennyson Road

The place smelled awful, and locals don’t seem to have good things to say about it either. I’d rather stay in my car. Booking.com’s photos don’t look like the property now, they must have been taken when it was first built. The room was filthy, with blood on the back of the door and stains all over the walls. There was black mould around the bath. The shower curtain could stop water from getting out, but then people on the street could see you showering. There were subsidence cracks all over the property.

Six rooms share one toilet, the front door was left open all night, and the photos can’t be trusted. We booked two nights but left after just one because we had no other option. Room number one smelled strongly of mould, probably because the shower and dishwashing sink were right on the carpet. The duvet cover was stained, and we had to sleep with the window open to clear the air. The room faced the road, so there was no avoiding the noise. We asked for a fan but couldn’t get one. The address is 87 Tennyson, while Booking.com lists 86. I complained to the helpline three times. The man on the phone said we’d get a refund soon because they were dealing with an emergency. But someone named Hannah emailed saying they didn’t agree with anything I’d said. If so, I’m not sure why the man on the phone agreed we could leave and get a refund.