Host: Pablo (and Wally) were great. We were an hour late coming in to Milan so we were very grateful for their patience.

Accommodation: Although from the outside the building looks run-down and uninviting (a gray building with graffiti and iron gates), the studio itself was as stated: clean, modern, and very comfortable. The building has a small elevator that was operational most of the time. Wifi is provided and we found the speed to be very fast. The shower, although on the small side, had good water pressure. There was no coffee-making facility (no espresso machine, no cafetiere, just tea). But the biggest downside is that the traffic noise from the street below was very loud at times, even with the double-glazed windows. From buses and trucks to the trams and lots and lots of cars using their horns, it was (at times) almost unbearable. Wear earplugs when trying to fall asleep and I suspect you'll be fine.

The Neighborhood: The area was fine for adults, but isn't very quaint and doesn't have much character. It feels like it is a bit rough. Suffice to say, it is not, in my view, for children. Lots of traffic. Not a lot of trees. The streets are wide and the area feels like it was made for cars more than people. Not a lot of shops or restaurants. Luckily there is a small restaurant next to the Tabaconist diagonally across from the building. Very good food. But the 93 can take you to the city centre within 10/15 minutes and for our purposes it was enough.

Overall: Good stay. If Pablo could cure the traffic noise, plant loads of trees on the street, and provide an espresso machine, it could have been outstanding. :) Thanks very much Pablo.