The location is perfect for walking to major city sites as well as restaurants, superb bakeries and shops. A wonderful place to get in lots of walking, including up the 3 flights of circular staircase. There was some remodeling going on in the building that starts at 8:30 a.m., but workers are courteous and did leave by 4:30. With windows opening to an interior courtyard, it was a quiet place to sleep. Xavier and his assistant was very kind in letting us leave our suitcases a few hours before check-in due to our international flight schedule. Communication with them was simple.