Our host was called away so we did not meet her. However, she had someone else meet us and he was helpful. Irina arranged for a driver both ways, which was very convenient. The room was as described and quite comfortable. The kitchen was shared but that did not present a problem as we did not cook. It was nice to be in a lovely residential and commercial neighborhood with a great restaurant across the street, gelato downstairs, and a guy selling flowers on the street.