This spacious and light 2-bed flat is in a converted house, located between Paddington and Bayswater, on the border between the gentrification of Lancaster Gate and the council flats of the Hallfield Estate and construction projects of the main-line station. The primary advantage is location: 10-15 minutes’ walk from five underground stations and multiple bus routes. Many excellent shops, restaurants, pubs & Hyde Park are also within a very easy walk. About £200/night (incl. fees) for our stay but I am not familiar enough with London AirB&Bs to comment on relative value for money.
The host, Francesca, is very responsive and kindly allowed us an early check-in. My wife and I have lived in multiple countries (incl. Somalia and Nigeria) and so are not paranoid about security but Francesca did caution us about the need for locked doors and a note on the front door warned of a recent break-in within the building. The entrance is rather shabby and the flat is up four flights of stairs, potentially an issue with heavy luggage or mobility-impaired guests.
Heating, hot-water and washing-machine all worked very well. Furnishings are rather worn but adequate. Master bed is comfortable. Dinnerware (crockery, cutlery etc.) are adequate although kitchen utensils etc. are sparse. There were surprising (though admittedly not critical) omissions in the kitchen such as extra dish clothes, draining rack, effective (i.e. sharp) kitchen knives, kitchen scissors etc. Internet was usually adequate in the living room although TV streaming struggled sometimes. There was no internet access in the primary bedroom.