★☆☆☆☆ Luxury Prices
★☆☆☆☆ Luxury Prices. Budget Service.
I moved into Bloom Nine Elms expecting a premium residential experience that matched the marketing and the rent. Unfortunately, after living here for over a month, my experience has been one of disappointment.
Ironically, the best part of my experience was the sales team. My first interaction was poor and almost put me off completely, but a second representative was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. She answered every question, gave an excellent tour and convinced me that Bloom would deliver the luxury lifestyle it promotes.
Sadly, living here has been a very different experience.
Bloom promotes a dedicated management team, exceptional customer service and a smooth resident experience. In reality, I have found the concierge and reception staff to be inconsistent, often dismissive and far less helpful than you would expect from a development where many apartments cost around £4,000 per month. Asking simple questions, such as how to use the intercom system, was met with an attitude that made me feel like an inconvenience rather than a resident.
The internet situation is another major issue. Residents have very limited provider choice, the connection has been unreliable, and because mobile phone signal throughout parts of the building is poor, you’re heavily dependent on the building’s Wi-Fi simply to make and receive calls.
The mail room is one of the most disorganised I have ever seen in a modern residential development. I’ll be uploading photographs because they speak for themselves.
Maintenance has also been disappointing. Communal doors have been left with missing handles, my apartment’s smoke alarms were only installed after I had already moved in, and recently the air conditioning has been out of service during one of the hottest periods of the year.
The building itself is beautiful. The facilities look impressive, and the communal spaces photograph well. But luxury living is about far more than aesthetics.
It’s about service.
It’s about maintenance.
It’s about communication.
It’s about making residents feel valued.
Unfortunately, Bloom delivers the appearance of luxury far better than the experience of it.
For the price being charged, I expected five-star service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Bloom Nine Elms and will be looking at alternative developments when my tenancy allows.
My rating: 2