I would recommend Robert's place if you are looking for a cheap, no frills place to stay. It is worth noting that while it is stated that the flat is in zone 1, it is in fact a 15-20 minute walk to a zone 1/2 tube station. When it is stated that the kitchen is "well equipped" there is an improvement to this after we needed to request a chopping board, a drainage rack, a tin opener and a bread opener, all of which we were required to go and buy ourselves. We drew the line at requesting a microwave, a basic for the average kitchen. Given that my parents were in London to relocate my apartment and to stay in an apartment that would allow them to come home and relax at night, I was supremely disappointed that Robert expected them to run around and do his shopping for him. The blinds in the flat barely work and the one in the bedroom is completely broken. It remained so for the duration of our one-month rental. There are no cleaning materials to speak of, but thankfully the building cleaner has bought a Henry hoover, so we were able to use that. Don't expect anything on the walls in terms of pictures, they are just resting on the floor or shelves. The sofa bed in the lounge is so uncomfortable in the living room you can sleep on it for more than a night. At least he covered the cost of an air mattress. The hallway and lobby and stuffy and inviting, but apparently this is someone else's problem. By all means stay in Robert's place but get it for the right price. We only wish we had taken another more expensive place that had been on offer. Thanks, James.