Cheap & Chic! Zone 1! Trendy E1! Between Tower & Brick Lane! Extras!

I booked this flat after reading all the great reviews and I can now tell you that the place was even better than I had hoped it would be. The location is ideal. Two blocks/less than five minutes (it was cold, on a warm day it's a one minute walk tops!) from the Tube and if you want to just grab a bite/pint nearby, there are many places within easy walking distance. The place felt super safe for me (a single female traveling alone) - gated entry and private access to your unit. The room was immaculate and well appointed. The bed was comfortable. There was ample space (and nice hangers) to hang your clothes and many drawers for storage. The owners provided a converter for your electronics, but they also stock a good quality hair dryer AND straightener!!

The room has books on travel in London and maps, so you don't have to bring your own. The washer/dryer worked great. You do have to bring your own toiletries, but for people like me who forget -- there were plenty of extras under the sink left by prior renters. When I went it was snowing and really cold outside, but the unit stayed nice and toasty (I like it extra warm).

The owners were extremely helpful when I had some questions when I first got in and responded immediately. Very friendly and accomodating, I can't stress that enough. The rental agency was also very helpful throughout the rental process and the stay.

Everything was as advertised. The wifi was perfect -- fast and reliable. It was great having access to a local phone as well. If I had a complaint it would be the same for every place I stayed in London -- the showers tend to flood the surrounding floor. Try full shower curtains, England!!

To sum up -- the pictures and descriptions don't lie! You will be very happy here!

We LOOKED at this studio flat because of the zone one location, we BOOKED it because of the speedy, intelligent response and the really good value all-inclusive offer and we left HOOKED on our little London home and location! It IS small by US standards but it has everything you need. A relatively large kitchen with a breakfast table and large fridge and freezer along with washer; all neatly fitted into cupboards; a studio room with a double bed that fit into the wall (but we chose to leave it down for convenience); a separate bath with tub and shower over and a really neat laundry cum luggage storage room with a great dryer and lots of room for all the clutter that you need out of the way during your stay. It is in a semi-basement but has large windows with natural light so it doesn't feel claustrophobic especially as there is a fire escape in the kitchen for anyone of a nervous disposition. Not that flames are going to get far down the brick and stone staircase! The staircase is original Victorian and is a bit bendy so very large cases would be an issue but the driver helped us with ours after showing us the sights on the way from Heath Row.

What a joy that was. We emerged from the airplane after an overnight flight and to find someone waiting for us to take us to the flat was wonderful. Never again will I land in a strange country and navigate the transit system or rogue cab drivers! This was the first of a list of included extras. Free phone calls to the States were ideal to call my mom who doesn't use email, there's a TV and DVD player with English films, lots of guide books and maps, teas and cookies, travel cards that you upload with a weekly pass which is about half price of standard fares. Real thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. Elizabeth checked in on us which made me feel that we had a friend in England which was cool. And the area is WAY cool! The building is surrounded by construction work but the noisy work had finished so we did not notice it at all. The sidewalk and road are closed so no-one goes past the building and so it was very quiet. It is only five minutes walk to Spitalfields and Brick Lane; THE place to be in London. And Elizabeth is THE person to get you there!

If there were six stars, this flat would get all of them! I can't possibly say enough great things about this flat. I absolutely loved it. The flat is of a perfect size for one or two people. The kitchen is great and the bathroom is large! Plenty of closet space, too. It's clean and modern with some very charming and quirky touches. The flat is as about as close as you can get to an Underground station, and nearly as close to a bus stop. The neighborhood is pleasant, with many accommodations--like the supermarket, post office, etc.--nearby. However, the greatest utility that this flat possesses are the three splendid people who own and let it. Elizabeth, Ottilie and Andrew are all wonderful! I received great help from all of them, and I am extremely grateful! Any questions or concerns I gave to them were promptly returned to my satisfaction. Thank you very much, all of you! The next time I come to London, I know where I will be staying! It's reassuring to know that when traveling to a different country, there are people who are willing to make your stay as comfortable, safe, and easy as possible.