Kids Bathroom Ideas: 12 Fun Bathroom Accessories to 3D Print

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With kids, bath time is always fun time. This collection of funny 3D printed bathroom accessories, toys and utensils makes it even more enjoyable. 

This list of 3D printed bathroom accessories has sole purpose: to entertain your kids. Especially at young ages, the bathroom is a fun and adventure place – so why not spice it up a little bit with some cool 3D printed gadgets?

But what if you don’t own a 3D printer? You can always have these printed by a professional 3D printing service for a reasonable fee. If you’d like to find the best available price, consider All3DP’s free price comparison service.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #1: The EleFun Cup

The elephant goes toot toothpaste! (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A 3D printed low poly cup with big ears and a looong nose.

How do I use it? Actually, you won’t use it as your kids will be occupying this play cup.

What’s the fun factor? 8/10. Oh, the simple pleasures of pouring water in an elephant cup and letting it pour down through its nose.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #2: Fishy Fish Cork Pal

Is a fish that can not dive broken? (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A floating playing pal for bathtub sessions with your children.

How do I use it? Put a used cork between the two 3D printed fish parts and glue it together (Make sure not to use glue that is water-soluable though).

What’s the fun factor? 9/10. It’s a nice activity to build this cute little play fish and also a good lesson on recycling. Also, the fish floats so you don’t always have to look for it underwater.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #3: The T-Rex Shower Head

Dinosaurs DO like showers as long as it’s not meteors raining down. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A 3D printed T-Rex head that will spit water upon you in the shower as long as you want.

How do I use it? Screw off your old showerhead, screw on this new showerhead, there you go.

What’s the fun factor? 8/10. Rexie here is going to be there every time you’ll take a shower. And he’ll be glad to provide you with water, warm or cold. No need to buy that fancy waterfall-rainforest-showerhead your wife liked so much. The kids (especially boys) will clearly be on your side. Beware: The print isn’t for beginners.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #4: Full T-Rex Bathroom Set

Enough items for a full Dinosaur-themed bathroom. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A bathroom accessory set consisting of toilet paper holder, toothbrush holder, soap dish and a towel hook.

How do I use it? A lot of big things to 3D print, but that’s about it. Don’t forget to get screws for wall mounting and a pencil for mounting the toilet paper holder.

What’s the fun factor? 8/10. Want to visit Rexie? He’s everywhere. The whole bathroom is slowly turning into a Jurassic World.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #5: Paste Pusher Animals

Nom nom nom… (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A set of 3 different toothpaste (or lotion) pushers.

How do I use it? Feed the end of the tube into the animal’s mouth and pull it through.

What’s the fun factor? 7/10. A cow, a pig and a bull get into a bar throom. They all make funny faces and have a great time eating tubes with various contents.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #6: Modular Fish Bone Wall Hanger

Doesn’t look fishy at all. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A kids-themed towel and bathroom wall hanger.

How do I use it? Print out the parts, put in a few screws and hang it on the wall. You can vary the length depending on how many items you need to hang.

What’s the fun factor? 6/10. Any maritime-themed bathroom will get more enjoyable for your kids with this.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #7: The Big Tooth

White, strong and flawless like healthy teeth should be. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? A toothbrush stand shaped like a big tooth.

How do I use it? Put up to four toothbrushes into it.

What’s the fun factor? 6/10. Tell your kids their teeth need to look shiny and white like this. Only without the holes on the top. Demonstrate how to brush one’s teeth on it. Okay, not really funny at all. Give it a name and make it say funny things maybe?

Download? Free on MyMiniFactory.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #8: Minion Toothpaste Pusher

Think “Nom Nom” in the Minions’ “Bananaaaa”-voice. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? Another toothpaste pusher, this time Minion-themed.

How do I use it?Let Bob do the work of pushing the rest of the toothpaste out.

What’s the fun factor? 7/10. Minions are always a good laugh amongst kids and grown-ups. Why not get one into the bathroom?

Download? Free on Pinshape.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #9: Robot Toilet Paper Holder

Doesn’t he look helpful? (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? He’s built to serve: A robot head toilet paper holder.

How do I use it?Get the 3D printed parts together and insert a fresh roll of toilet paper.

What’s the fun factor? 6/10. From now on, the toilet paper is dispensed through a friendly robot’s mouth.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #10: Removable Faucet Waterslide

It’s funny no one thought of this before. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? An extension for your water faucet so short arms with little hands don’t have a hard time washing them.

How do I use it?Clip it on the end of the water tap and turn on the water like usual.

What’s the fun factor? 8/10. No more awkwardly holding kids over the faucet (which isn’t so nice for your back anyway). And it adds a waterslide!

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #11: A Drinking Fountain Conversion

In most countries, tap water is okay for drinking. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? An extension for your water faucet so it can be used as a drinking faucet.

How do I use it?Clip it on the water tap and turn on the water like usual.

What’s the fun factor? 9/10. Drinking from a fountain is better than plain water from a glass in some ways only young minds understand. Oh, and you can mess around with the water fountain of course.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

Bathroom Accessories for Kids to 3D Print #12: A Toilet Paper Embosser

“No job is completed until the paperwork is done.” And this is the kid-friendly version. (source: Thingiverse)

What is it? Some sort of embossing press for toilet paper.

How do I use it?Wind toilet paper through it, press firmly and admire the print. Can be also be done with any kind of paper.

What’s the fun factor? 9/10. Although it may seem awkward at first, after installing this you probably will have to tell your children not to unwind the whole roll of toilet paper. If it helps, there are other embossing tools with more friendly designs that don’t wind the paper.

Download? Free on Thingiverse.

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Did we miss any cool 3D printed bathroom accessories for kids? Please feel free to add a comment!

Freestanding Shower Problems | Home Guides

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A freestanding shower is a separate unit from the bathtub, and includes a shower unit only. Most freestanding showers are sold as prefabricated units, ready to be placed in your bathroom.

Water, Water Everywhere

Removing a bathtub and installing a freestanding shower can reduce the resale value of your home, especially if there are no other bathtubs in the house. A poor quality freestanding shower unit may develop leaks over time, either at the panel seams or in the pan at the bottom. Poorly built doors pull away from the hinges over time and not only allow water to escape, but make the shower look old and worn. In a small bathroom, swinging doors on freestanding showers can get in the way. Shower curtains solve this problem, but can let water splash out onto the floor if not used properly, and can get pulled into the shower by updrafts created by hot water during use.

MIU PET Shower Turns Bath Time Into Spa Day

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   Barking from the Bayou, LLC received an MIU PET Multi-Functional Dog Shower in exchange for an honest review. We only share products or services that we believe would benefit our audience and that we use ourselves. All opinions are our own and MIU is not responsible for the contents of this article.

   Bath time is part of living with a dog. Bentley and Pierre are usually in the tub every other week. I won’t say who but one gets a very distinctive “Hound Dog” smell and a certain white fluffy dogs loves to roll in the dirt. They think they smell terrific, but they are wrong. You might be lucky and get away with fewer dog baths than I do but still the day comes when you have to do it. What do you do? Is it a struggle with the water spraying everywhere and the shampoo bottle on its side with the liquid gold running down the drain? I have been there and done that! We used to live with two German Shepherds and they were like washing diesel trucks!

   I really don’t mind bathing the boys. It is a perfect time to bond and check for any bumps or boo-boos. They both fit easily in our bathtub. The problem is that both dogs know where to stand in the tub so that our shower hose won’t reach. That means I have to become a contortionist to get them rinsed. It is not a pretty picture and I can tell the boys are stifling their laughter.   

   That is why I was so excited to try the MIU PET Multi-Functional Dog Shower-Bath. It is available in 4’4” and 7’7” length stainless steel hose. The obvious choice for me was the longer one. When it arrived I was impressed with the ease of installation and the flexibility of the hose. There are also 4 universal connectors for both indoor and outdoor use. That means you can bathe your pup in the tub, kitchen sink, driveway, or backyard; anywhere there is running water. The shower-bath massager is a hand-held grooming tool that dispenses shampoo and clear water. It was perfect for bathing my boys.

   Let me show you how simple the MIU PET Dog Shower-Bath is to use:

Choose an adapter and connect the tap. *I didn’t need an adapter because the hose screwed into my shower massage connection.)

Remove the shampoo protection cover and screw in shampoo outlet valve. Add shampoo.

You can thoroughly wet your pet, push the shampoo release button at the front with your finger, use the soft teeth of the brush to massage your dog while the shampoo is cleaning them. *Bentley LOVED the feel of the massage and it removed a lot of loose hair.

Turn off water and cover shampoo outlet. Turn the water on and rinse away all of the dirt and shampoo. This worked incredibly well removing shampoo from both Bentley and Pierre. It is easy to see that their skin was getting cleaned and rinsed with the use of the brush grooming tool.

   I was very happy with my new MIU PET Dog Shower-Bath. It certainly made the task of washing and rinsing the dogs much easier. According to the company’s website with practice you can save 50% water, 40% shampoo and half the time. That sounds like a great deal to me. The best thing I love about it is how much the boys enjoyed their special “spa time.”

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9 Tips To Ensure You Get Your Dream Bathroom Remodel

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This bathroom remodel ideas post is sponsored by Sears Home Services.

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In our last house, we thought we were in our forever house. We bought it when the wee ones were almost 3 and not quite one. At the time, we planned to live there until they graduated high school or longer, and we treated the house that way. We replaced all the windows, we made an amazing front walk and redid all the landscaping. My favorite project included a gut of the master bathroom, and a complete kitchen remodel was next on our list.

Plans change, and we sold that house five years ago now. This house is now our forever house, except that forever is definitely a much shorter horizon. We built the new garage last year and just finished a roof replacement on Monday. I met with the house painter yesterday, and a completely redone basement (needed due to water issues that we’ve since fixed). Are you surprised that our master bath is on the list again?

We learned from our last house, and I have a ton of bathroom remodel ideas, both ideas we incorporated as well as some new trends that have sprouted. Our new bathroom won’t happen overnight, but even small changes can make a difference. I pulled out the brass and chrome fixtures from throughout my bathroom already. Just that little thing helped make our bathroom (built in 2005) feel less dated.

9 Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Add heated floors.

This was the best thing we did in our remodel. Hands down it was the best idea we had. Since we ripped out (all three layers of) the old flooring, we laid heating coils under the new floor. Nine months of the year, we used this floor and loved it. There is nothing worse than a cold Chicago morning and dancing from rug to rug to avoid frostbite on your feet.

We set it up to include a programmable switch. It turned on ten minutes before we headed to the bathroom each morning, so it was beautifully warm every time. It turned off by itself, and oh my word it was worth the investment. This is hands down the best of my bathroom remodel ideas ever. I’ll never do a remodel without one again.

Create a point of interest in your bathroom.

As much time as we spend in bathrooms, you want to enjoy the look. In our old bathroom, the towel rack hung over the far end of the bathtub. We had to walk from the shower over and climb in the tub or carefully reach over it to get our towel. That towel rack went away in the remodel, but initially we had no idea what to do with that blank wall. There was an identical blank wall on the other side of the tub.

Fortunately, my contractor came up with a fantastic bathroom remodel idea. I knew I wanted a window from my shower to make it feel bigger since we couldn’t increase the size of the shower itself. We chose an arched design, and our contractor suggested a tiled arch shelf built into the wall to hold some knick knacks and bath oils, etc. It turned out gorgeous. A shelf like this may not be the best fit for every bathroom, but it created a great point of interest on an otherwise boring wall. How can you give personality to your bathroom?

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Make sure you have enough storage.

Our current second floor has no linen closet. In fact, there’s nowhere to really store towels and sheets and other items in general. There is some wasted space behind the bathroom door, and we purchased a wooden shelf that we painted white to act as a temporary closet. It isn’t the prettiest, but it’s functional. For now.

When thinking about bathroom remodel ideas, don’t forget about storage. Do you have enough with your current setup? In our last house, we added a storage tower between the two sinks. We had a large bathroom and a long sink area, so this worked well. It separated my husband’s stuff from mine, and all our “things” stayed out of sight.

When we remodel our current bathroom, we won’t put a tower between the sinks because our bathroom is narrower. On the far edge of our vanity, we have wasted space there, and we’ll extend the cabinet up to create storage for towels and sheets and add some vertical interest with a change in heights.

And yes, we’ll build in a real linen closet where that space is currently wasted.

Choose the right sink.

Growing up, sinks were all the same. They were slightly oval and mounted into the counter. Now? Oh my word, the options! In so many bathrooms, a vessel sink looks amazing. It’s so sophisticated and so many have the personality many bathrooms lack.

They can be pretty expensive, however. A more traditional sink now comes in a variety of shapes. We chose a rectangular sink that gave me more room to presoak laundry in the “extra” sink since we had a second floor laundry and no laundry sink. It was large and gorgeous. An undermount sink worked great for us there because it minimized dirt that got stuck around the seal of the sink. In our current bathroom – because storage is at a premium – we know we’ll do a top mount sink that gives us more room in the vanity, but that doesn’t mean we won’t find one with the right look for our bathroom.

Choose the right fixtures.

Now that you have your sink, make sure your fixtures fit the aesthetic of your bathroom as much as you sink does. If you have a vessel sink or pedestal sink, make sure your faucets have enough room for you to wash your hands and more.

When it comes to the shower, it’s easy to find a showerhead in the same family as your sink faucet without it being identical. Do you want a showerhead you can move easily? Do you want an overhead shower for a more spa like experience? One of the bathroom remodel ideas I nixed last time was a steam shower. I didn’t think it was worth the money. Once we were done, I regretted it. Now there are smart showerheads that create that spa-like experience.

More and more fixtures provide great spray while still saving water. I miss the days in my old Chicago apartment where my shower beat on me. When I think of all the water wasted, I cringe. I can regain that experience with many showerheads now available without the need to hang my head in shame for the excess water.

Build a niche into your shower.

I am not a fan of the shower surrounds. When I do my bathroom, I want tile everywhere, which allows a ton of customization. My current bathroom? Yep, it’s a surround. And there’s nowhere to put shampoo or soap or anything. Shaving my legs? I’m balancing with a foot on the wall, and it isn’t pretty.

Another of those great bathroom remodel ideas? Build your shower to fit your needs. You can find a place to create a niche in a wall to hold your bath products. Make sure your contractor tilts it so water doesn’t stay in it. This is not only a functional addition, but it looks cool, too. We flipped the direction of the tiles we used elsewhere in the shower so they were diamonds instead of squares, and it looked fabulous. Major custom look without a major custom price. That inset? It’s a prefab option so my contractor didn’t have to build it by hand.

Create a bench, too, if you have room. We were able to have enough room for a bench so I could sit while shaving without feeling cramped in our last shower. Barely. Not every shower has that ability, but even in a standard size shower, you can build a foot rest into the tile so you have a secure place to rest your foot or booty while shaving. As with the inset for shampoo, just be sure your contractor angles it to avoid water pooling.

Don’t go too trendy.

Full bathroom remodels aren’t cheap. It isn’t the most expensive home renovation you can do, and it provides a great return on investment relatively, but you don’t want to go super trendy so that someone walks in and says, “Oh, yeah, this bathroom was done in 2016.”

That doesn’t mean you want to be blah or avoid any trends at all, but think about what has a longer term appeal. The pink tiles in my old master bathroom? I know they were from 1993. By 1996, I knew that. Avoid those traps.

If you plan to live in your house long term, create a bathroom that is your haven. You live there, not the person who’ll buy your house in 15 years. If it fits with the rest of your house design, go for it. What works in my 1925 more traditional home doesn’t work in an Italian villa style or in an ultra modern home. The overarching philosophy behind my bathroom remodel ideas is what matters.

Honestly, I can look even now at our bathroom remodel from five years ago and know that we chose too trendy a color wood that is too dark, especially with the granite countertop (which I do still love). This is where an expert designer comes in handy to help ensure you love your bathroom today and in 10 years. They have so many bathroom remodel ideas to make it fit you without being so trendy you’ll regret it.

Look for flooring with personality.

We chose rough stone tiles. Smooth is not your friend in the bathroom. The rough surface wasn’t uncomfortable to walk on, and we never had to worry about falls. Even better, the crags and such in the flooring meant we never had puddles when leaving the shower. We actually removed rugs from the bathroom entirely, which I loved. Why? The water that doesn’t evaporate quickly enough in a humid bathroom? Yuck.

While we love stone, that isn’t the choice for everyone. There are so many neat options out there today. Porcelain and ceramic tile come in so many neat patterns and textures now. Don’t do wood, as wood and moisture don’t get along. There are now wood looking porcelain tiles, however. Whatever you choose, find something that complements the entire style of your bathroom.

Update your counter surfaces.

We honestly may update our countertops in the master bathroom and in the guest bath on the main floor before we do a complete redo of the master bath because we have so many other major projects on our list with this house. Right now, they are a very cheap laminate countertop that doesn’t go with the aesthetic of the house. It bothers me every time I look at them.

Countertops aren’t as expensive as you might think, especially as bathroom counters tend to be a fairly limited area. Quartz is a great alternative because it requires no maintenance. You can find great designs with this. I love granite, personally. The uniqueness of granite and the personality it can bring to your bathroom make it worth the investment in my book.

Ready to Implement These Bathroom Remodel Ideas?

Just writing this, I’m excited to redo three of our bathrooms whether just a little countertop change or a full remodel. I’m not quite ready, but when I am, I know what I’ll do. Sears, of course, offers everything you need, whether you’re looking at a quick change like refacing your cabinets or a complete overhaul of your space.

Taking these bathroom remodel ideas and doing the whole thing? Sears has a savings of $500 on bathroom remodels of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016.

Replacing or refacing your cabinets? Get $500 off a project of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016, too.

Changing up your countertops? You can save $250 off a countertop purchase of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016.

And of course, Sears offers free consultations on your projects so you can easily figure out what exactly you want to do and how much it will cost. Just know that if you’re anything like me, you’ll end up increasing the scope of the project as you go along, so make sure you budget for some changes!

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5 Bathroom Accessories Guaranteed to Impress your Guests

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The bathroom is upon which all homeowners are judged; if it’s anything less than spotless, shiny and comfortable, guests will throw their noses up in disgust and judge the owner of said bathroom (albeit silently, unless they’re really mean).

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Therefore, we should probably all pay a little bit more attention to making our bathrooms the best they can be. While for some this might mean tearing up their bathroom and starting again, renovating your bathroom can be as simple as installing one simple yet dazzling centrepiece accessory.

Here are five eye-catching bathroom accessories that are guaranteed to impress your guests.

Waterfall shower

There’s nothing quite like a tepid, low-power shower to dampen the spirits. Waterfall showers negate this problem somewhat, replacing the standard power shower head with a shower head that dispenses water in the manner of a waterfall.

There are two key reasons why a waterfall shower is impressive; the first is that it’s just like showering under a waterfall, which is bound to impress guests. The second is that they’re just so nice to look at – you could probably just leave the shower running and use it a bathroom water feature, if you don’t mind paying the earth in water bills and facing the judgement of environmentalists everywhere.

Heated towel rail

A towel rail isn’t much to look at, but the beauty of the heated towel rail isn’t purely cosmetic. Instead, the beauty of a heated towel rail lies in the experience of emerging from the shower to a crisp, warm towel – especially on a cold morning. Your guests will love you for it, and will probably want to shower at your place every day…

…Until they get their own, of course. Of all the items on this list, heated towel rails are the cheapest and the one accessory I’d consider an essential!

Demister mirrors

Bathroom mirrors tend to lack the opulence of other mirrors in the home, tending to favour function over fashion. A functional accessory can still be impressive, however, as is the case with demister mirrors.

The beauty of demister mirrors lies in their simplicity; using heated pads beneath the surface of the mirror, these mirrors combat the age old problem of a steamed up mirror after a shower. No more wiping the mirror with your hands to get a look at your freshly clean mug! Your guests will love it, and you will too.

Vessel sinks

Sinks aren’t the most impressive of objects, but even the most disinterested of sink sceptics (if such a person exists) would struggle not to be impressed with a vessel sink.

Vessel sinks are essentially mini-bath tubs that sit slightly raised from the surface (or even sit on the surface itself). While you might not find use for that much sink space on a regular basis, the sheer aesthetics of a vessel sink make it a must have for homeowners looking to impress.

Waterfall faucet

The smaller but perfectly-formed cousin of the waterfall shower, waterfall faucets are based on the same concept of making the water that comes from your taps look more natural in its flow. Most waterfall faucets take the form of a small joystick-esque tap in the centre of a chrome circle. This circle is surrounded by a larger class circle. Even if the novelty eventually wears off, a waterfall faucet is worth it for the first time a guest happens across it and wonders ‘what on Earth is that?!’

So those are five bathroom accessories guaranteed to get your guests talking. Got any more suggestions? Leave a comment below.

Chris Smith is a writer currently writing for Illuminated Mirrors. In his spare time, Chris is still failing to finish one of the many DIY projects he started over a year ago.  

Review: Andaz Liverpool Street London

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I decided to take the Gatwick Express train from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station, so as I left the airport I purchased a one-way ticket for £19.90. It’s worth pointing out that both Gatwick Express and regional Southern Railway local trains depart from the Gatwick rail station, all going to London. Don’t make the mistake that I did of paying for a Gatwick Express ticket and accidentally boarding the local train that takes the slow route to Victoria Station. 🙂

Victoria Station was an absolute cluster, and the line to purchase a ticket on the Tube was thirty deep, so I decided to try my luck at Uber instead. Pretty instantly, an Uber X car showed up and dropped me off at the front door of the Andaz Liverpool Street in 20 minutes.

It goes without saying London is a very expensive city, and that black cabs are famously pricey, and even Tube tickets are ~$3.50 a pop. I had no idea how much my Uber was going to cost, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was just a little over £10, or $15 — which became, for me, a game changer as far as getting around London is concerned. London is generally a tremendously inconvenient city, so Uber “fixed” one of its major flaws for me.

View from my Uber in London

Anyway, I got to the hotel lobby around 12:30pm. The Andaz is in a beautiful Edwardian-style building adjacent to the massive Liverpool Street Station. The hotel was actually built in 1884 as the Great Eastern Hotel, and refurbished as an Andaz in 2008.

Since Ben has already reviewed the Andaz Liverpool Street before (and since jet lag got the best of me and my photos are few and far between), I’ll keep the review brief and mainly focused on my experience with service and my guestroom.

The inside of the lobby was extremely modern, despite the historic nature of the hotel. Actually, the Andaz’s lobby was quite dark.

Like all Andazes, check-in is not done at a front desk but performed by roving attendants. I was checked in fairly quickly and given a key to a King room on the 5th floor.

Exiting the elevator on the 5th floor, I discovered that the hotel was… not laid out well.

Indeed, I think it was laid out by sadists. My room was a long walk from the elevator bank, and required about four different turns and intersections.

Unfortunately, when I got to my room my key did not work. A hotel employee happened to be walking by at the time, and he couldn’t get the key to work, either, so he promised he’d send someone right up.

I actually waited about 10 minutes before I decided it was easier to just get a new key myself, so I went back down to the lobby. This time, the attendant walked with me to the room with the new key, to make sure it worked. (It did.)

I’ve generally always been impressed with guestrooms in the Andaz chain, because even when there’s not a lot of square footage (say, in Amsterdam) the rooms are laid out strategically and make incredible use of space.

This guestroom, however, was a bummer.

Andaz King room

It felt bland, unexciting and small, and because it was on the top floor, it had a dormer window and an angled ceiling. Tiffany had actually warned me in advance to request a room with “big windows” at the Andaz, and I wish I’d heeded her advice.

Usually Andaz is a brand known for whimsical, edgy rooms, but my room felt more appropriate for a Radisson or a Best Western, to be honest.

Andaz King room

There was a charging station near the desk area that included an international adapter. By and large, I thought the desk area was a bit of a mess of wires and cables. Indeed, underneath the television was a massive bundle of cables running over to the desk area, totally exposed. It felt messy, and a bit tacky. (You can see the cables underneath the weirdly-low placed television set in the photo below.)

Desk and television

The closet space and storage area was small, and basic.

Closets and storage space

The room didn’t have an iron or ironing board, but reception sent me up an iron relatively quickly upon request.

The bathroom was very small. The sink is especially tiny, actually.

Andaz King bathroom sink

Luckily, there are two generous, backlit storage nooks of sorts built into the wall behind the sink, which were useful.

Andaz King bathroomAndaz King bathroom nook

Maddeningly, the hair dryer is not located in the bathroom, but rather is in a pop-up drawer in the desk in the guestroom, which makes zero sense to me.

Toiletries were “T London” branded, and I liked them quite a bit.

T London toiletries

The shower was elevated from the rest of the bathroom, and quite dark.

Andaz King raised shower

I set my phone up to charge and took a bit of a nap on the bed, which was quite firm but comfortable.

When I woke up, I started to take a shower. As Ben has noted before, some hotel showers are annoying, as is this one: the shower head and controls are way in the back, unreachable unless you’re in the shower and directly under them, so there’s no way to “test out” the water temperature before getting soaked.

It didn’t really matter, anyway, because within a minute of turning the shower on, one of the pipes popped out, spraying scalding hot water everywhere like a broken fire hydrant. I was able to sort of work the pipe back in place in order to redirect the water to come out of the shower head, but it popped out again almost immediately.

The bathroom floor, of course, was covered in about an inch of standing water.

Anyway, I was going out to meet a friend, so on my way down I stopped by the lobby to speak to someone about having the shower fixed.

I mentioned that I’d be going out for several hours, but that if they didn’t happen to be able to fix the shower, I’d appreciate being relocated. I tried to work in, “if you’re going to relocate me, I’d really appreciate a less depressing room with more windows,” and he seemed to acknowledge that I’d been assigned to one of the clunkers. I was hoping he’d proactively offer to change rooms right away, but alas, he didn’t.

I did like that the hotel was only about a 5 minute walk to the hipster neighborhoods of Shoreditch and Hoxton, which are becoming a crucial part of the London “scene.” I’d never seen Shoreditch before, and had a great dinner out on the town there.

In any event, the shower did end up being fixed when I returned to the room. I had to leave the hotel relatively early, so I hit the sack and set my alarm for 7:30am.

After a successful morning shower without scalding myself (always look for the small victories), I checked out of the hotel and called an Uber. The lobby attendant mentioned that my two in-room beers from the minibar had been comped because of the problems I had with my key and shower, which was a nice touch, though sort of a halfway gesture, but I’m not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Annoyingly, as soon as I pulled up my Uber app, I realized I’d lost my internet connection. It seems the Andaz cuts your Wifi signal the moment you’re checked out, which when you think about it is fairly inconvenient for precisely these reasons. One of the bellmen gave me the password for the Andaz Conference Center Wifi network so that I could call an Uber, but I was irritated that it took an extra few minutes when I was already in a bit of a hurry.

Andaz Liverpool Street London Bottom Line

I think there’s probably a right way to do the Andaz Liverpool Street and a wrong way.

Ben seemed to do it the right way earlier this year. Photos of his room look beautiful, and his room and bathroom were airy and spacious.

I think I must have done it the wrong way.

Essentially, the rooms seem to vary wildly at the Andaz Liverpool Street, so your mileage will vary based on which room you get. It’s absolutely worth asking for a bright, large-windowed room if possible. It’s also potentially worth asking for a room “closer to” (though not adjacent to) the elevators if you’re bothered by a labyrinthine walk to your room (as I was).

Service was largely helpful and quick, but I can’t say my experience wasn’t a bit tainted by an inoperative shower, an inoperative key, and a desk and television setup marred by a mess of tangled cables.

London is an expensive city, so if you’re looking to use your Gold Passport points to stay there, it’s worth noting both the Andaz Liverpool Street and the Hyatt Regency – The Churchill (which is more in the swankier western side of town) require the same level of points. If you’re in London for hip things, you’ll appreciate the Andaz’s location over the Hyatt Regency’s, but be sure to reach out to the hotel in advance to ensure a decent room, since some of the rooms are most definitely clunkers, as mine was.