An affordable, well-located and comfortable last-minute room in Central London is a rare finding. Maria accepted my reservation with only a two-day notice, took the time to reply to my many messages and cared enough to send a video showing exactly how to get to her place. In person, she was equally kind and thoughtful. Her apartment is only a few minutes away from Paddington station, in a nice area adjacent to the lovely Little Venice. The room is simply furnished, but warm and comfortable, with lots of storage space. It’s also very quiet, as is all the house (I could barely notice when Maria and her flatmate were in). The price is more than fair, and I’d come back if I ever need to stay in the area again.