Ali's place is a great value for the area. Check-in and check-out were very easy thanks to the lockbox situation. The location was great! Across the street from Hyde Park (totally recommended) and had a lot of restaurants and stores in the area. We were also very close to a lot of bars and pubs which was useful. It didn't look like the best area but we had no problems walking late at night. The place was okay. The elevator was VERY small (three people max) and when we got there the sensor was broken, so we had to carry all our luggage up five steep flights of stairs. The unit itself has the minimum of what you expect a place to have. The bedroom was very small to the point we had to open our luggage in the living area. My girlfriend did appreciate the blow dryer provided (different wattage so you need a voltage adapter if using one from the states). The bathroom was nice but tight, too. The access to the fire escape from the room was great and we left the the doors open at night to let the breeze in (being able to look out into the city was great and very romantic). There was an AC unit but no remote to operate, thankfully it was cool at the time. The living area was big and there was plenty of space to use. We also appreciated having a microwave. Overall, as long as you know what to expect the unit is a great value for the area. I'd recommend for anyone who doesn't need a lot of amenities or personal touch.