Excellent location! literally in the heart of Zone 1 between Waterloo and Southwark stations with both under 5mins walk! Supermarkets opening until late; coffee shops and restaurants, chain or independent are all nearby, and also the River Thames! Yet the location is safe, quiet and clean. It sounds a bit impossible but it really was quite a hidden gem and hence it was my repeated stay. My friend who was in her first visit to the UK found the place decent and welcoming.