My stay at Dina's place in Covent Garden, which is a one-room studio above a dentist office, was okay but since I booked during Covid rates, the value was hard to beat. The location was my reason for booking this place and it was stellar; Noisy at night with men congregating across the street at a local convenience store and a pub at the corner, where patrons would drunkenly stagger, singing down the sidewalk, but overall, okay. I felt safe as the room is three floors up from the street.
The maid service is a plus! When I arrived, however, the duvet cover smelled of body odor and there was only one pan below the sink and it had rust on it. The sink is small but useful. There is a new oven which I used to cook with a good bit but again, the space is very small. I purchased my own knife, can opener, two pans and a wok which I took with me when I left. The mini-fridge was large enough and it also has a freezer section.
The bathroom is about the size of one you would find in an airplane. It is absolutely the tiniest bathroom I've ever seen - but it worked. The maid service kept it very clean and the towels were plentiful. I purchased my own washcloths as none were provided.
The hot water and heating were a constant issue. Dina was very responsive when I would message her and I had to regarding the lack of heat and occasional outage of hot water. After I messaged her, she would get a manager of Seven Dials Hotel to come over and see about it and then it would come on.
I do feel that they scrimped with the room as it was a bit shabby - the duvet was faded and smelled; the dishes were sparse and there were no case knives only a couple of forks and two teaspoons in the drawer. The floor is cold tile, no rug. The blinds on the windows are bent and look very cheap. I got what I paid for - which was a low rate due to Covid pricing. I wouldn't pay more for this place than 50 quid a night - not worth it.
Washed clothes once a week at The Red and White Laundrette, located at 78 Marchmont Street which is about a mile away. Not a bad walk and each wash costs four quid/ dryer two quid. Safe area and pleasant to hang-out in while waiting for wash.
Overall, for the money, it was decent and I felt safe.