Everything was just fine at Helen Louise’s place. The room and (shared) bathroom were very clean, beds and bedding were comfortable, and the location was great— quiet and convenient to the tube and Paddington Station. The location was walkable to many of the places we wanted to visit in and around the city. We quickly found a favorite coffee shop for great breakfasts and smoothies right up the street, and there were some good restaurants within a 10 minute walk away. We loved having the Little Venice canal right around the corner.
A couple of things to consider about staying here: Although the room is adequate, it is on the small side for two people. I stayed here with my adult daughter, and we were fine, though we felt a little cramped at times. So if you are two people who tend to sprawl with your stuff, this may not be quite enough space for you. That said, the room had an armoire with hangers and ample hanging space for 10+ outfits, and drawers for additional clothing. In addition, there was a small fridge in the room which we found helpful (and stocked with snacks and bottled water when we arrived).
The sparkling clean bathroom has a tub with a hand shower, but not a proper stand up shower. Again, this was fine for us, but might be a point to consider for some people.
Helen Louise was a fabulous communicator during the planning phase for our trip, and throughout our stay. She has lots of tips to offer travelers, especially travelers who are visiting London for the first time.