Matthew is the ideal host you would expect from Airbnb, which we choose to stay over a hotel when we travel because we expect to get to know local people, talk to them and see how they live.
Matthew meets all our expectations. He is chatty, giving us a lot of stories as a Singaporean living in London for 20 years, and life is like in east London, particularly in Financial district. He is friendly, besides suggesting the gourmet restaurants and sightseeing places (not those on the travel tips), he actually gave us rides there. He is hospital, as he always asking what we still need.
His flat is more than what the photos show. The bathroom is spotless; the balcony view is superb; the living room (my favorite) is spacious and comfortable; the kitchen has everything we need; the room is private and clean.
We really enjoy our stay in Matthew. If it wasn't the other tenant booked the whole week after us, we would definitely extend our nights.
Matthew is a friend to me even we stayed for one night. It's a home for anyone wants to stay in East London.