This was a great home base for me while I was in London doing research. It's a clean, affordable space with LOTS of room. It was easy for me to get around, as Mile End is a hub of transportation options and even though my commute was long, it was extremely convenient. If you are looking for a "typical" English borough with charming shops and tree lined streets, this probably isn't your best option. But if you'd like a comfortable spacious place to be home base while you explore all that London has to offer, I can't recommend this highly enough. Martin himself was very nice, and even offered to buy me medicine when I was ill. You'll feel right at home here!