You never meet the host though you do receive instructions about check-in and check out and info on London. They left several Time Outs in the room.
The room has a desk, table, small refrigerator, 2 beds and wardrobes. It's a very plain room. You share 2 small showers, 2 toilets and small kitchen. We had a problem with the entry door code changing without notice. We never saw any one else except on the first floor. It was private.