We had a fantastic stay at Bilal's apartment! First, the Spitalfields location was perfect, a chic-yet-gritty "hipster" neighborhood of London. The ethnic food choices seemed to outnumber the residents, and that is counting only the food trucks on the many random fairs and markets all over the place. Dozens of bars, coffee shops, 2nd hand shops, and restaurants are in walking distance.

The apartment is right around the corner from Liverpool Street Underground station so everything in London is just minutes away. The apartment itself is the penthouse located in a sunny and extremely quiet courtyard of old brick structures typical for London. The photos don't do it justice how bright and friendly it is, with huge, modern windows featuring a skyline of the nearby financial center of London.

Bilal thought of everything up to providing a toothbrush and razor in case guests had forgotten these at home. Nice touch, made us feel like staying in a hotel suite. The bed is fluffy and feels like sleeping in a cloud and there are ample clean towels provided as well as all amenities you can think of, such as an iron.

The kitchen, which is a part of the living room, is modern and includes a dishwasher and has everything for you to cook your own meals. Everything seems like recently renovated including the bathroom, with modern appliances and a bathtub. The living room sports an entertainment center with 100s of cable channels and HD flat-screen TV, and a large couch to just "flop".

To summarize, Bilal's place is a quiet island of peace in the middle of bustling London and also an amazing value. When we come back to London we hope it is available again. We would not really recommend it for party animals or people with children, due to the extreme quiet on this block, but if you are looking for a place to relax and unwind from your London adventures, this is it!