Alexis was a great host, we had a nice discussion about a lot of things while he was preparing dinner for his friends. He is full of energy and a great discussion partner. He is a great host in general.
The room was very nice in this old, elegant apartment. The floors were really creaky, which wasn't a problem for me, and hopefully didn't bother the neighbors when I had to get up and leave around 3:30 - 4 am. The major issue with this place is the traffic noise. The room (on the first floor in European terms and second floor in US terms) looks out to a very busy road. This Friday night, a loud scooter or motorcycle or car or truck went by basically every minute. I use ear plugs, but I had a hard time sleeping even then. Just make sure you are prepared for this.