Gemmita and her boyfriend were really nice and welcoming, which kinda compensated for not having hot water for a whole day. They even allowed me to keep my bicycle in my room, which was really priceless.
In terms of cleanliness, there is room for improvement, but what matters is that they offer cheap accommodation near the tube.
Plenty of shops, bars and restaurants on the street so one can have a good time locally, without having to travel to central London.