Imogen is a very accommodating host. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and was Imogen was hospitable without being too over-involved. The bedroom is a little bit smaller than it appears in the photos, but is certainly a comfortable size for someone traveling alone or a couple (without too many bags!).

Imogen offered polite, interesting and intellectual conversation and was very easy to talk with.

The location is very appealing also. Kings Cross has undergone a gentrification of sorts in the last few years (as I have deduced from speaking with Imogen and the locals) and this, coupled with its accessibility to surrounding areas of interest by foot (along the canals to Camden) and the London Underground (anywhere you want!) made Kings Cross a very appealing and rewarding location to stay.

Shortcomings of the area are echos of its tone prior to gentrification - I would advise against walking down the canals at night, but this could be true anywhere in London - and what I perceive to be rather expensive options for food. It did take a bit of hunting to find somewhere that served a square meal for around £8. Of course, being an Australian spending a rather weak $AUD made this problem somewhat more palpable -travelers from stronger economies may not experience the same bother.

I will miss Kings Cross as I continue my trip. It is the first location I have ever visited outside of Australia and I have enjoyed it very much. I would recommend the area, and indee, staying with Imogen to my friends and family back home and strangers alike.