Shane is the PERFECT host. He has a wealth of knowledge of his area, Hackney Wick, an artistic Williamsburg/Silverlake-esque community, as well as of the greater London area. He makes himself accessible pretty much at all times, offering advice on restaurants, where to see shows, which markets and parks to check out, and anything else you may inquire about.

His place is even better than it comes off in its profile... clean, safe, modern, easy to get in and out of (a short walk from the overground train), and is filled with a library of books on music, art, and poetry to lose yourself in while chilling on the balcony.

I was in town for an extended business trip and staying with Shane made everything a breeze for me. In my down time I enjoyed going for a run in the nearby Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Olympic parks as well as talking music, art, and media and philosophizing with Shane and his equally cultured friends.

Next time I'm headed to London I'm hitting up Shane for sure.