Our stay at Gail's place was very pleasant. The room was clean, cozy, and sunny. Everything we needed was close at hand. We shared her bathroom, but that was never a problem. We had full kitchen access, but we only used it for tea and toast in the mornings. The flat was clean and tastefully decorated. The sitting room, pictured, is sunny in the morning and a nice place to catch up on email (yes, there's wi-fi) over coffee or tea.

For our purposes, the location in Islington couldn't have been better. A ten-minute walk to the King's Cross Underground station, with lots of places to eat, coffee shops, an ATM, and a post office nearby. Another ten-minute walk will get you to Euston station.

Islington is clean and safe. We would very happily stay at Gail's again if we travel to London.