This place is a real gem - amazing central location and sumptuous regal living quarters. Feels almost like being transported back to the last century.We did not find it to be noisy as some other reviewers claimed. Downsides: 3rd floor no elevator (4th floor American) , taxi cannot drop you off right in front but about a block away, rickety shower heads but do the job - nice hot water if you wait a bit. Finally, if you have friends with a car, they cannot come pick you up or drop you off until after 6 pm weekdays. Other then that, overall, amazing price/value ratio.