Brian's apartment is remarkable! The location is perfect, within walking distance of theaters, restaurants, and shopping. Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and the British Museum are all a stroll away. The street can be busy at night--this is Soho, after all--but the bedroom in the back is quiet. If you shut the door between the living area and the bedroom area, you can't hear the street at all. The living area is comfortable, and the kitchen is amazing. I wish I had those appliances at my house, especially the Miele coffee machine. What a pleasure to wake up to that wonderful coffee.
Yes, the stairs are steep, but it's just one flight up. The bed was smaller than we expected but comfortable. And the closet space was surprisingly large so that we didn't have to trip over our suitcases. The shower was great, and it is nice to have the toilet in a separate room from the shower and dressing room.
Brian is an excellent host and responded to questions immediately. We will happily stay there again.