I only got to meet Laila briefly in the morning (her flat-mate let me in when I came), but she seemed like a very friendly person.

Everything was as described, and I concur with many of the other reviews about the neighbourhood and surroundings. (I found ear-plugs useful against the sound of the market getting set up in the morning.)

In the morning, I found it extremely convenient to be at the end of the tube line: being able to get onto an empty train is a lot better than getting on just one stop further in when it's already full! And even so it's just half a dozen stops to the centre of London. So, great location, and the directions Laila provides make her place easy to find.

The breakfast in my room from a list of choices, and the pitcher of water next to the bed, were nice touches as well.

All in all, I liked my experience there. Thank you!