Although I wasn't sure if it was a shady area, it wasn't! Very quiet at night, no crime at all. I felt very safe traveling alone. The tube is SO CLOSE - just a walk away, which made exploring London very easy! You can walk to the Alice Restaurant- great food. The room was good - I slept very well. Portable heater inside worked VERY well - heated the whole room. Everything (kitchen and bathroom, room) were clean and I'm very grateful for that! Talking with the couple from Sweden was a delight! I would definitely recommend it to a solo traveler or a couple. :)