Tom's place was our last London stop, and what a wonderfully appointed apartment he has created -- stylish and comfortable, with many extra touches like a microwave and drip-coffee maker, even cutting boards and a clay tagine for gourmet chefs! We discovered a tiny Italian restaurant tucked in behind a clothing shop on Portobello and we were hooked. Lots to do, see, taste and explore in the culturally rich neighborhood, with a tube and bus stop a quick one-block walk away. "Ground floor" still means a walk up a flight of steps, but views of the neighborhood are worth the trip!