Service Apartments or Hotel or Bed & Breakfast??

Hi there.

I am moving to London in Feb and though my company is giving me 2 weeks housing allowances, I've got to look for it myself.
I'm not that keen to spend 2 weeks in a hotel (pretty depressing I think) and was wondering if any of you can share the experiences you have had with any service apartments or B&Bs in London? Budget wise, I suppose not more than 1,000 pounds a week for a studio?

I'm also looking for a permanent place to stay and am thinking of locating in areas like Docklands / Canary Wharf or North Greenwich. I've seen in some threads that Docklands and Canary Wharf is like a dead town come weekends, but does anyone know what North Greenwich is like?

Thanks and appreciate all your comments!

Canary Wharf is okay, but a bit industrial & unfriendly in my opinion.  My boyfriend lives in Bermondsey (actually he's an estate agent if you're interested, haha), which seems like a good area if you know what parts to stay away from.  Surrey Quays is also nice, and those both have the benefit of still being in Zone 2 (saves travel expenses).  SQ is nearer the river, so a bit pricier & you have a giant shopping center very close by.  Greenwich is a lovely area, but obviously further out.  It's a fairly active area, so you can usually find something to do.

Greenwich is nice,lots to do and see,North Greenwich should be avoided.

Greenwich is nice,lots to do and see,North Greenwich should be avoided.

North Greenwich should be avoided? Why?

Canary Wharf is okay, but a bit industrial & unfriendly in my opinion.  My boyfriend lives in Bermondsey (actually he's an estate agent if you're interested, haha), which seems like a good area if you know what parts to stay away from.  Surrey Quays is also nice, and those both have the benefit of still being in Zone 2 (saves travel expenses).  SQ is nearer the river, so a bit pricier & you have a giant shopping center very close by.  Greenwich is a lovely area, but obviously further out.  It's a fairly active area, so you can usually find something to do.

Yes, I've heard Surrey Quays is quite a nice area, though it's probably not as convenient for me to travel to work. Nevertheless, it's definitely an area I'll check out.
Thanks!