Never booked a hotel on AirBnB, but it worked fine. The Mercure Hotel Hyde Park is a clean, efficient boutique hotel which is located on a very quiet despite being 2 blocks from Paddington Station. The rooms, while small by US standards are smartly designed and momey was put in the right places (i.e., bed/bedding, linens, bath fixtures) and the staff was professional and service-oriented. Full brealfast at the attached Bella Italia restaurant provided a wonderful start to the day.