Dom always replied within minutes, which made pre-travel planning and the actual arrival so much more relaxed. The studio is situated in a lively neighbourhood, but it is a safe area, also late at night (I was travelling alone, so this is very important to me). There are shops, bars, restaurants (etc.) close by and journeys by public transport are made easy by the bus stop being situated also just round the corner (Brick Lane). Definitively a good "base camp" for a weekend trip!