Great studio apartment with easy access to the City of London and the West End with the tube station only a few minutes walk away.

It is a loft apartment in the truest sense of the word, meaning you have to climb up a steep set of almost ladder like stairs to get up there. Once you're in the apartment you are greeted with a very modern, clean and well equipped space.

There's clearly been a lot of thought gone into this apartment and there is no compromise in comfort, quality and practicality.

The kitchenette is stocked with the basics for a lite breakfast or snack, but as Gants Hill has its fair share of eateries you're spoiled for choice if you fancy dining locally.

The bed is beyond comfortable, I slept so well that I could have easily missed my check out time had I not set my alarm.

I love the London theme of the bedroom, from the mural on the wall, the bedding and right down to the red pillar box bedside lamps.

It is the little things that make for a great place to stay and the attention to detail is second to none and some of the chain hotels could learn a lot from the host Carl.

He and his wife made me feel so welcome as I arrived and I got the impression that nothing was too much trouble for them. That said, once they had shown me around the apartment they left me to get on with my stay totally unhindered, just letting me know they'd be around if there was anything they could help me with.

When visiting London either on business or a leisure break, I often stay in the east of the city as it's cheaper than the west and the transport links are good. I have stayed in plenty of soulless chain hotels over the years and while they are a roof over your head, you don't get the personal touches that I have found in this apartment and they are often far more expensive.

This is totally a hidden gem and I have no doubt that I will definitely book with Carl again the next time I am in the capital.