Maureen's is the perfect place to explore London on a budget. It's outside the city center so it's very quiet, but there's a great nightlife available just 10-15 minute walk away on the high street. It's super easy to get to all the big tourist attractions, there's an overground station and multiple bus stops within a ten minute walk. It only took me about a half hour bus ride to get to Soho! As a solo traveller used to urban environments I felt very comfortable and safe walking around on my own after dark, but always stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Just like any city, there are some areas of London that are better or worse than others.
Since I was working remotely while I travelled I really appreciated the strong and reliable internet connection. There were also some really nice touches like the bottled water waiting for me in the mini fridge when I arrived after a long travel day, and some granola bars and oatmeal packets if I needed a quick breakfast or snack. There was even a coffee maker and electric kettle right in my room. The bed was very comfortable and although it got a bit warm during the day, I could leave the window open and use the small fan that was left on the nightstand to help get some air moving. I also appreciated the ability to lock my room when I went out for the day for added privacy and security, since there were often at least one or two other people staying in the other guest rooms.
There were some issues while I was there with someone leaving the bathroom door open (because of the multiple cats who aren't allowed in there) and we weren't sure who was doing it so all of the guests got a message about being careful about that, but as long as you are mindful of the house rules then everything will go very smoothly. Speaking of cats, they were absolute sweethearts! They love a good chin scratch but they're not pushy so if you're not a cat person you can keep your distance fairly easily. Just watch the stairs because one or two of them like to claim a step to stretch out on!