I read the introduction from Alastair Sawday's book and at once I knew this was the guide I needed. It's a funny, friendly, full of great tips. It's almost as if you are being recommended little known places and interesting tit bits on the city by a trusted friend. My boyfriend and I stayed at one of the hotels, it was one of very cheap ones, but we didn't want to pay much because we were going to a very expensive concert.
Anyway it was really good value, really central (Russell Sq) and had a very upbeat feel. Other places in the book look really homely, or very elegant and so we need to find another excuse to go up to London soon, so we can try some more out.