Alessandro was a excellent host! He's fluent in english, so no communication problems, and was very understanding and flexible with our crazy vacation schedule, as we had taken trains later than expected. He was very helpful in suggesting local restaurants and shopping, all of which were near by his house. The loft was in a great location, safe, near the metro and walking distance from the main train station. It looks exactly like the pictures, absolutely gorgeous... I didn't want to leave! Everything was perfect and I'm sure next time I visit Milan, I'm staying here!