Tessa is a fantastic host! I really felt quite at home in her flat. She's extremely friendly and being a native, she can tell you all about the good places to visit in the city. She was not around much due to her busy schedule, but when she was at the flat, she was truly a pleasure to talk with. She will surely give you a better sense of London than any guide book. She was also very helpful in giving directions to/from the airport. The bed was super comfortable. And everything was more than adequate. The area is in the middle of the financial district and so is very safe to walk around. Many shops/restaurants/cafes here. There is a great supermarket called Waitrose just at the corner on the other side of the street, which is super convenient!! If you're from the US, you can think of this as the equivalent of Trader Joe's. It's amazing that it's so close and prices are very reasonable.

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at Tessa's flat. I would HIGHLY recommend her as a host. You will be very happy you stayed here.