Very hospitable host and a nice little room to stay in with a private bathroom. It is part of their flat so you have to be conscious of living in someone else's house but Gil always makes you feel at ease and comfortable. The breakfasts were excellent (full english breakfast!) and I had enjoyable conversation with both her and her son in the evenings. Maida Vale is also a great place to base yourself if you are going to be exploring different parts of London as it's close to tube stations and seemed to be a very safe area.