Alessandro is a very gracious and welcoming host. His flat is in a great Milano neighborhood. Everything you need is within walking distance (metro, bars, bike share pickups, restaurants, pizzerias, grocery store, second hand clothing store). On Saturday, there is an outdoor market one block away from the flat. The appartment has a great 50's-60's feel with a turntable (yes, a turntable!) if you like vinyl or you can plug your MP3 player into the living room or bedroom stereo. Kitchenette, washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc. were all in good working order and made for a perfectly relaxing visit. The flat was clean and very well maintained. Alessandro was very attentive during our stay and even accommodated our early morning departure. The only minor criticism of the flat is that it faces the street which has some noise. We didn't mind it, and if you are going to visit a major city like Milano, one should expect a little noise from time to time. Overall, we would definitely go back to Alessandro's on our next visit to Milano. Thanks Alessandro!