This is a nice, quiet "bedsit" (we Yanks would call it a studio) in Pimlico. It's been recently renovated and the kitchen area and bathroom are modern and nicely done. The unit faces the back of the building so there was no street noise and high ceilings and good insulation meant I rarely was aware there were others in the building.

If you're not familiar with Pimlico it is a great place to stay in London. It's an attractive, "posh" neighborhood with many restaurants, coffee shops and Sainsbury grocery store a block or two away. It's about three blocks to Victoria Station with its multiple tube lines and direct trains to Gatwick airport. But the real transportation secret is the Route 24 bus which picks up steps from the building and takes you to Westminister, Trafagar Square, Theatreland and the British Museum in a matter of minutes. It runs 24 hours and the longest I've ever waited for a bus is 10 minutes (less than five minutes is more typical).

Alessandro was a pleasant, charming host. There was a slight snafu at check in that was easily sorted out. In short, I have no complaints!