Al is a terrific host. I was here for 2 weeks while in London for work and it was a home base while there. Al is a helpful and laid back host. And the flat itself is great. Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations are about equidistant from the flat; the Elizabeth line running out of Whitechapel makes it really easy to make it across London, if you need to do that. The room is clean and has a large TV in it. Internet is reliable. And the bathroom is large and clean. When I'm next back in London for work, I'll try to reserve Al's place.