Tom's place is fantastic for location. It's a short walk to buses going to the Tube, either to Bethnal Green in one direction or to Stratford in the other. Stratford is a major transport hub connecting Tube, DLR and overground as well as buses. Hackey Wick itself is a quiet suburban area with two enormous parks nearby; great for cycling. The flat itself is a good bit smaller than it might appear in the photos but was fine for me as a single traveller. I would say it would be OK for two people, but more than that might get a bit close. The place could probably also use a lick of paint and yes, the shower was a challenge but I'm not sure that's any fault of Tom's but more the plumbing of the building. All in all, for a week's stay for a single or couple, it would be hard to find better value.