I like being near the city center without being in the middle of the hubbub, and this satisfied all my requirements. Terrific flat with a very cool decor and a lovely patio garden out back. Excellent amenities, including a washer-dryer, television, pull-out sofa-bed, fast internet, and an elevator in the building. Large windows facing the street allow for great light, but when the windows are closed the street noise is minimal; the bedroom and living rooms are situated away from the street so they are quiet. The flat is within four blocks of a tube station, and from there you also have easy direct access to Gatwick by train. Good bus service nearby too (get the Citymapper app for your phone). St. Paul's and the Barbican are a short walk away, and you can be on Oxford Street or in Covent Garden within a half hour by bus. The neighborhood is fairly quiet on the weekends, yet there are great restaurants close by (good Italian, Vietnamese and steaks practically on your doorstep); if you'd prefer to cook, you have everything you need to prepare your own meals. All in all, exceptionally convenient and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay there, and will book again the next time I'm in London.