Shanin's place is a wonderful surprise. It's centrally located - a five minute walk to the tube (and so every where in London) Paddington, Hyde Park, and excellent restaurants. (Our favorite was a pub called the Victoria, serving fabulous fresh cuisine with an amazing ambiance.) The flat itself is delightful with all sorts of amenities...fresh fruit, snacks, coffee and tea, umbrella, soaps...you name it. Shanin is an incredibly kind and generous host. We had a fabulous two weeks there. We highly recommend it.