Loved my stay here! Definitely a great bargain for being in such close vicinity to Zone 1
Positives:
- Janet and Hamish are great hosts, very welcoming, accommodating, and helpful
- The complimentary breakfast is a really nice touch
- Neighborhood felt safe and secluded while being close to a main road with shops/restaurants/etc. I walked around alone comfortably at all times of the day/night
- There's basically no noise (in city terms), even if the window is open
- I was impressed by the cleanliness of the bathroom and the kitchen
- A private room for this price is an amazing deal
Things to note:
- I stayed in the single room. The bed is less of a "bed" and more of a "couch." I got used to it and I stopped noticing by the 3rd day but it may be a poor choice if you have back problems or are picky with mattresses.
- It's not physically very far from central London but it is a 5 minute walk to a 10 minute bus ride to a 10 minute tube ride. (Or you can walk for about 15 minutes to catch a train directly). Late at night you might have to wait 10 minutes for a bus. I would give myself at least 45 minutes to arrive at an appointed time in central London without being anxious. Not a big deal if you're used to city transportation, but its not a "10 minutes to any attraction" kind of location.
I think the value is a great bet - especially since its far superior than any moldy crumbling hotel you might find for a comparable price. I would totally stay here again.