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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 176 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent location of the properties, often highlighting their proximity to major attractions, public transport, and vibrant areas, making exploration convenient and enjoyable. The apartments are frequently described as clean, spacious, and well-equipped with modern furnishings and all necessary appliances, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay. Reviewers also commend the professional, friendly, and efficient staff who provide excellent service, prompt communication, and helpful advice, enhancing the overall experience. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with a lack of transparency, organization, and professionalism, citing issues with cleaning standards, missing supplies, and unresolved maintenance requests. There were also concerns about property damage, lack of guest vetting, and inadequate compensation for issues like a broken balcony door.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The home is located in a beautiful neighborhood (Harlem Street). It’s an area known for its clean and peaceful atmosphere, with many of the country’s top doctors’ clinics nearby. Yet it’s only a 3... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent stay at the Fulham Residences for 20 days. Check-in was smooth, the apartment was clean and spacey, furnished with new and stylish furniture and had a fully equipped kitchen. It pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was an amazing location and an amazing apartment. There are three levels which allows you to be apart from your party or altogether on the first floor. The apartment was well equipped, the shower... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a wonderful apartement in Little Venice. Spacious and comfy and most important close to everything. We will definitely visit again and we highly recommend City Relay to everyone. Staff very exper... See more


Company details

  1. Short Term Apartment Rental Agency
  2. Apartment Rental Agency
  3. Condominium Rental Agency
  4. Property Management Company

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City Relay is the easiest way to make the most out of your property in London. Rent your property with us and enjoy a hassle-free life! We are London's most trusted property management company and letting agency well established since 2015. City Relay specialises in flexible letting where we blend short, mid and long lets to optimise your return which is usually 30% - 40% more than normal high street lettings.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication was great

Communication was great, they were very responsive and made the process smooth. The Airbnb was gorgeous and would definitely book again. Thank you!

January 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and reliable

Very responsive and reliable. Proactive at reaching out to resolve issues. I've worked with them for years and currently transitioning from using them to manage short let to sourcing tenants - process straightforward with both.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team

I have been with CityRelay for several years. Had one apartment with them then two. The best thing about cityrelay is their personal approach. They knew me and my apartments very well and responded immediately every time I needed them. The apartments were almost full capacity most of the time and managed very well. I lived in the US at the time and I did not have to get involved with the management which saved me a lot of time. Highly recommended!

September 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Rolls-Royce service

First class flexibility, customer service professionalism management and the cleaning services hotel level quality, amazingly they also provide maintenance as required and with consultation

December 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been so traumatised by how badly…

I have been so traumatised by how badly CityRelay treated me and my home that I have only now found the courage to write this. It is hard to put into words how appalling their management and customer service are. They managed our flat for over and year and if I were to list all the issues we had with them, i could write a book. To summarise, they do not vet in anyway the people staying at your home. All they are bothered about is making profit and getting bookings. Our home was completely vandalised on numerous occasions by guests partying and because we were not in the country to visit our property we only found out about the damage when we periodically returned or when new guests checked in. CR do not physically check guests in and out of the property. On several occasions when there were weeks gaps between guests (because there had been no check out), the damage was not noted until long after their deposits was given back. Resulting in huge costs to we the owners. On one occasion when we were made aware of the damage, CR asked us to pay and when I rightfully stated that the damage costs should come from the guests deposit, I was told that it had been given back to them "to avoid getting bad reviews". The damage was in the hundreds of pounds and there was no way to retrieve it.

The worse incident was when guests ripped the balcony door off its hinges and just propped it up against the frame. It had been like that since their check out and so left our property completely unsecure for around 1.5 months. When my parents visited the property to check on it and found the door, it was impossible to get hold of CR and get a proper response. After literally weeks of battling with CR they agreed to cover half the cost of the door repair. The total costs were over £1.2k as it is an all glass bi folding door. CR tried to say that the door was faulty in the first place and so in part, it was our own fault. That was not the case, but lets say that it was. No faulty door gets accidently ripped of its hinges. The force required to do that is immense and it is an undisputable sign of property damage and vandalism. Again, no deposit could be collected from the perpetrators. Nor was any compensation offered for the fact that CR had left our property completely open to burglary for over one month due to the door not being attached. It is simply mind-blowing. We were living in a different country and time zone at the time and it was a literal nightmare trying to deal with CR and get them to accept responsibility of any kind. Absolutely zero sympathy or apology was offered for their incompetence and neglect of responsibility. There were other incidents where neighbours (the property is in a block of apartments), complained about guests smoking inside communal areas and in our own property. When we got our property back their were cigarette holes in our furniture and the place stunk of smoke. CR sent someone round to ask them to stop, but of course they did not. We pushed for them to be evicted but again CR refused. There was little we could do being in another part of the world.

We originally chose to work with CR as they are a big company (compared to many of their London competitors) and we hoped that this would mean they would be more professional and organised. we could not have been more wrong. No amount of money is worth the stress and aggravation that they put us through. Their total lack of professionalism and competence ended up costing us thousands of pounds, but more importantly, it has been the distress of knowing how badly our private home was treated that has been the true cost of their neglect.

February 4, 2025
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Reply from City Relay

Hi Matthew,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a property owner. We are truly sorry for the distress you describe and for the impact this had on you and your home. We recognise how serious these concerns are, and we regret that your experience with CityRelay fell so far short of expectations.

As your experience dates back almost two years, we would like to acknowledge that significant changes have been made across the business since then. These include a change in our core operating software, which enables far stronger vetting and monitoring of guests, the introduction of in-person check-ins for selected properties, and more robust operational procedures.

In particular, our processes for identifying, flagging, and resolving damages have been significantly strengthened. We now work much more closely with our professional cleaning and inspection partners to ensure issues are identified promptly, escalated correctly, and addressed before deposits are released.

That said, we do not wish to diminish or dismiss your experience. We understand how upsetting and stressful this must have been, and we appreciate you sharing it, even after such a long time. Feedback such as yours has directly contributed to the operational improvements we have made.

We would very much welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further with a senior member of our team, should you be open to this. Our intention would be to listen, provide clarity, and address your concerns directly.

Thank you again for raising this.

City Relay

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

City Relay have been hosting my flat in…

City Relay have been hosting my flat in London all year and I have found them to be reliable, trustworthy and very diligent in the care of both my flat and the guests who they host on my behalf. I recommend City Rely to new landlords wholeheartedly.

December 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

gave these guys my listing for 2 months , almost 0 bookings , countless excuses , they never reduce my price even though i asked for this several times via email , had to pay for review and onboarding things that just seemed like a scam , Terrible experience no accountability just excuses , ended up privately renting my property as this experience was so terrible , still chasing money due

June 1, 2025
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Reply from City Relay

Hi Seamus,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we are sorry to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. A member of our senior team will be in touch with you directly to discuss your concerns.

Kind regards,

City Relay team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent stay at the Fulham…

We had an excellent stay at the Fulham Residences for 20 days. Check-in was smooth, the apartment was clean and spacey, furnished with new and stylish furniture and had a fully equipped kitchen. It provided everything we needed to experince a comfortable and relaxing stay at London. The hosts were very responsive and helpful too. Will definitely prefer City Relay for my next trip.

December 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and responsive

Easy and reliable to pick up keys and in case of an issue responsive on the phone and sorted the issue quickly and effectively. Enjoyed the properties I stayed at - all very professional!

September 9, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great apartment!

Fabulous location near buses and Earls Court tube station. The apartment is well appointed and very comfy. Great heating. The company management was extremely accommodating and very responsive. Although the flat is on the busy Cromwell Road, it is very quiet as it is located in the back of the building. Our only criticism is that the bathroom definitely needs updating and could use railings to support getting in and out of the shower (thus our rating of 4 stars instead of 5).

November 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at the 2 bed apartment in…

We stayed at the 2 bed apartment in Islington. Communication was excellent and the flat was lovely. We especially liked the roof terrace, with views over St Paul’s and the Gherkin. We shall be re-booking again for next year.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great stay

I had a great stay! The host was very welcoming, responsive, and made everything super easy. The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Check-in was smooth, and the host went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this listing to anyone visiting the area.

November 17, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great apartment in a good location

Great apartment in a good location, although not quite as secluded as the pictures make it appear (read: kitchen/living room are facing a busy street). Bed rooms are quiet enough, though.

Positive: Very nice interior design, public transport very accessible, restaurants close by, friendly and helpful staff.

Details to improve: main bathroom was rather chilly, dishwasher tabs and sponge missing.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked through airbnb

Booked through airbnb, Lovely flat as described, helpful and responsive management and the flat itself was near to earl’s court tube station, has everything you might need around, would definitely book it again, and it’s highly recommended.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House boat to die for

Excellent and novel accomodation, beautifully furnished, decorated and equipped, Great views down the river, swans and ducks drifting by. Only let down by less than clear joining instructions.

November 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harlem Street (near Oxfort Street)

The home is located in a beautiful neighborhood (Harlem Street). It’s an area known for its clean and peaceful atmosphere, with many of the country’s top doctors’ clinics nearby.
Yet it’s only a 3–4 minute walk to Oxford Street — London’s famous shopping avenue with the best stores. Being able to shop and quickly drop things off at home is a huge advantage.
Train stations are just a 5-minute walk away, and because the flat is right in the middle of everything, Uber rides are affordable.

The home is clean, the beds are comfortable, and you can think of it as a spacious hotel room with a balcony.

November 9, 2025
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