This place was everything I expected and hoped for! I am a gap year student (19 y.o.) and traveling by myself outside the U.S. for the first time. I was worried about the location, the distance to public transport, and the security or the neighborhood, etc. I needn’t have worried! It is a short, 3-ish minute walk to the nearest tube station (Stamford Brook), and there’s also a wonderful coffee shop on the way (Artisan, their chai tea is amazing)! I usually just took the District line from Stamford Brook to Hammersmith, then crossed the platform
to hop on the Piccadilly Line to get downtown or to the museums (the British Museum was my favorite). It was a looootttt easier than I expected, and it was all really stress-free (a great introduction to traveling by myself!). Inge was an amazing host, and helped me with all my questions. She was especially helpful when I wanted to mail a Mother’s Day package home—she gave me advice, and even gave me packing materials when I admitted that I had no idea how to go about mailing this stuff across seas!
The other guests were all really kind, and I met a lot of wonderful people there too (hi Elizabeth!). The common area and kitchen were group areas (although nobody was usually there during the day), but each room had a lock and privacy if you want to retreat for a bit. Washer/dryer was good, all the amenities were there, great room, 5 stars! I would completely go back there again, and recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in London! Thank you so much Inge!!!