One word would describe my stay at Salwa's home: Amazing! From the moment I checked in to the moment I checked out, Salwa made sure that my stay was extremely smooth. As it was my first time in London, she gave me great tips for sightseeing and shopping in the city! Upon my arrival, she was kind enough to walk me to Paddington Station, show me around Edgware Road (home to many markets) and cook me a delicious dinner! She was also gracious enough to show me around Portobello Road, the world’s largest antiques market with so many dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Upon her advice, I also visited Camden Town - a haven for fashion, many curiosities, and counter culture. Walking around Camden Town and interacting with people there was a breath of fresh air - Thank you Salwa for your recommendation!
Staying in Salwa's home was quite comfortable. Salwa was attentive to my needs and to maintaining the house in great condition. The room I rented included a desk and a chair, which was very convenient for my trip as I was visiting London for business. Extra linen and towels and some hangers were stocked in the closet. Salwa adjusted the radiator in the room to my liking, which was great for me as I was not used to London's cold weather. Extra plugs and a hair dryer were also available. The bathroom in the house was quite clean and was stocked with extra toilet paper, hand wash, shampoo, body wash and cleaning detergents. And when the light bulb in the bathroom broke, Salwa was so quick to fix it overnight. The kitchen included practically all amenities - dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator, boiler, oven and all other kitchenware.
The location of Salwa's property is very convenient:
* 7 to 8 mins walk from Paddington Station (which is a big station with many underground lines and a Heathrow Express Line to Heathrow Airport)
* 10 mins walk to Edgware Road
* One can also choose to walk to Portobello Road and NottingHill - it would only take around 20 to 25 mins
* To go to Camden Town, I used Bus 27 from Paddington Station - the trip took me around 20 mins
In addition to the above, Salwa has such a warm and positive personality, which is key in any host! Next time I am in London, I definitely look forward to booking at Salwa's place again!