Michael's place is very convenient for a trip to London. We used the Oyster card to get to the closest metro, and the trip was only about 3 pounds. We loaded a total of 20 pounds on the card, and then received 20 pence and the deposit when we left. We were able to use the tube to travel to many sights in London. The shared spaces were very convenient and clean. The bed is somewhat noisy, but overall it was as expected. Maggie even offered us coffee on one of the mornings. Even though the room is small, Michael and Maggie have shelves and tables to help organize your belongings. They also provided a booklet to give information about their home and the surrounding area. I highly recommend Michael's and Maggie's place!