The location can't be beat. The window in my room literally opened onto the Hackney Central station, and I couldn't hear it at all. The room was very clean. I kept calling it "the instagram" hotel in a tongue in cheek way, but then found myself posting pics of my room on instagram. So. You win, .kip. The location is ~superb~. Just smack dab in the centre of everything. Very comfy and so easy to get to and from. Also the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Would recommend.