**A Disappointing Experience at citizenM London – Proceed with Caution**
Despite its highrating, I strongly advise against staying at this property. My positive experience at citizenM Amsterdam led me to book here, but the London location was a stark contrast.
I requested an early check-in due to a long flight from Canada, but received no response. Upon arrival, the first "ambassador" informed me that early check-in before 2 PM was impossible. After leaving my luggage and returning around 1 PM, a different ambassador promptly checked me in, revealing the initial refusal was likely due to a lack of effort.
The issues continued after check-in. Exhausted from travel, I was startled awake by an ambassador loudly knocking on my door—only to realize they were at the wrong room. More frustrating was the smoke detector in my room, which flashed incessantly, making sleep nearly impossible at night. When I raised this concern, the staff dismissed it, stating that as long as it wasn’t beeping, it was "fine."
Cleanliness was another major concern. The replacement bed sheets had hair, and the new towels were marred with brown stains.
Finally, a family emergency forced me to check out early. The manager assured me that I would be reimbursed for the unused nights, but when Expedia contacted them, they refused to honor this promise.
Overall, this stay was marked by poor communication, inadequate service, and subpar conditions. I recommend looking elsewhere for your London accommodatio