To start with the bottom line: You can't praise Ian's apartment as "room with a view".
Therefore its in walking distance of Covent Gardens, Parliament, Soho, Leicester Sq. & the Thames. If you want to compare what you have saved (economically) take a short walk to the Savoy hotel & inspect the price list. You will return with the satisfying feeling that you made the right decision. The place is invitingly clean. Relaxed atmosphere. Contemporarily furnished with non cliché artwork, flowers & highTec.
Walls with a good spirit. A landlord with taste & culture.
Highly recommendable!