Alessandro is a terrific host!! He gives you plenty of information to get yourself situated in the city. Everything is exactly as described in the posting and as displayed in the pictures. Perfect size for a single traveler with more than enough help from Alessandro and his team. I arrived to London early, but was able to drop off my luggage early to make the most out of my day. Arriving to the space was smooth as the directions from Victoria station are pretty straight forward. I had snacks and red wine provided by Alessandro awaiting for my arrival. Check in was easy because of the thorough instructions provided for you to get settled in.

Very pleasant neighborhood with everything from a grocery market to clothes tailor right around the corner. It's located in one of the most beautiful, clean, and quiet parts of town. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Quick walk to the Tube Victoria/Circle/District lines, but my favorite was taking bus 24 right into the hot spots of the city via Westminster, SOHO, and Covet Garden. (Tip: Sit in the front seat of any Double Decker Red Bus and get a spectacular free city tour!) Public transportation is a breeze with an Oyster Card.

Tips for the space:
-Reminder that there is no air-conditioner, but opening the windows made the room very pleasant. I was in the top room, so it got pretty hot. Plan accordingly.
-Be sure to close the windows before you leave, the weather likes to change its mind often and you don't want a wet bed when you return.
-For the shared shower (which was more than enough privacy, because of the separate W.C.), no need to turn it on full blast. The shower spews water faster than gravity can drain it. You can get enough water flow with it half opened so that your feet aren't stuck in water.
-Be sure to reach out to Alessandro early to check which floor you are located. This was at the top of four flights of stairs with no elevator, so check in advance if that will be an issue. Especially if you have more than just a small carry-on/bag.
-Plenty of outlets, but buy an adaptor for your respective country plug. If you're lucky, Alessandro might have an extra for you to borrow. :P

Overall I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this space and would DEFINITELY stay again. I would recommend that as you arrive to Victoria station, you pick up a SIM card at a nearby convenience store for your phone and enjoy a meal as you contact Alessandro, don't forget that Oyster card as you leave the airport. If you are a first timer in London, you only need Zones 1-2, there is plenty to do!

Thanks again Alessandro, hope to see you again on my next visit!!!

Friends of AirBnB, I recommend you to check out this particular space and any of the others hosted by Alessandro! Please enjoy your stay and welcome to London!!