A good indication of a host who's an experienced and savvy traveller is the response to queries on finding your way in a gigantic metropolitan like London. Neel's speedy and very useful information on access by public transport (time, transfers and ease with baggage) comes with patience over several messages. Time permitting he might meet you at the bus stop -- and even accompany you there on farewell. His space surprisingly convenient to the heart of London is in a pleasant leafy neighbourhood, spotlessly clean and offers a shared kitchen with help yourself to coffees and teas. If in the smallest rather tight bedroom (but plenty of wardrobe space, you're free to join him in the living/dining room where he sometimes is working in his homeoffice. There you can engage in fine conversation with a most charming host.