Val was in when I arrived just as promised and she gave me a quick tour of her lovely flat. Staying with Val is like visiting a favorite aunt. She makes you feel right at home. Val is a wonderful hostess and a great chef , too (if you're lucky enough to get her to cook a meal or two for you.)

Val's two-bedroom flat is on the 19th floor of a completely renovated tower block, literally easy walking distance to the Square Mile or City of London.

Located in the Whitechapel area it's just a few minutes stroll from the Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations and Liverpool Street train/tube station. Val's flat is ideal for a single traveler or a person in town doing business in central London. I'm definitely planning to go back and hopefully, sample Val's pumpkin risotto.