Alessandro was a very friendly and informative host. Check in was thorough and check out was easy. The apartment was true to the pictures; on the small side (as typical in Milan) but clean and very well designed. We all appreciated the many personal touches as well as enjoyed a movie on the living room big screen from his excellent collection. The coffee provided and espresso machine was a nice touch. Location was good; many sights were within a 20 min walk and the Metro was very close. The area was busy but quiet and felt safe. Alessandro's restaurant recommendation resulted in the best pizza I've ever had. We had everything we needed and very much enjoyed ourselves. Recommend without hesitation.