Sam’s apartment is an absolute jewel. It is extremely quiet--the street has a number of luthiers (violin-makers) and a clarinet-maker downstairs. The apartment itself is beautifully furnished and absolutely immaculate. The amenities were excellent: a good mattress, fine linens, and a nice kitchen stocked with various basics. There are several good groceries very nearby, so it was easy to eat in. (There's also a diverse assortment of good restaurants, bakeries, etc. within a block or two.)
Sam was a model host: accessible and gracious, answering all of my queries quickly, accommodating my arrival and departure flight times