Nino's place is in a great location just a short walk to the Old Vic, the Globe, the Thames and the National Theater. And a walk across the bridge will get you over to Covent Gardens and into heart of the theater district. Nino's place itself is a bit bare bones, even austere, and there is heavy, loud construction going on that starts at 8 a.m. on a project that looks like it will be going for quite some time. I tended to stay up late and get up a bit later since I was coming from the U.S. and my internal clock was still 6 hours ahead of London time. The banging and jack hammer were a bit hard to take on so little sleep. There is only a clothing rack (no closet) with only 3 hangars and no dresser or table stand in the bedroom. The pillow is quite flat without much support, but the bed is very comfortable and there is a reading lamp on each side of the bed. The internet service worked well, but there isn't a living room or other sitting room, although there is a table and chair in the kitchen area. I asked for very little and was gone almost as soon as I got up and didn't get back until late. And yet, Nino seemed very put out just to have me there. I think she is burned out on company and just needs the money. She complained about previous guests from the moment I met her. I felt like an intruder rather than a welcomed guest. To her credit, however, Nino helped carry my bags up the 6 flights of steps, and, I think in an attempt to get a good review, loaned me her membership card to the Tate Modern.