I didn't get a chance to meet Federica, but her mother welcomed me to her lovely home. The room is huge and the bathroom is right next to the room, which is perfect. Federica's mother was on the other side, so I rarely saw her. I've been to Milan many times and this was the first time that I've stayed in Porta Romana. The area is nice, away from the tourists, and seems vibrant at night with locals. The room has a balcony that faces a bar with outdoor seating, so weekends can be somewhat noisy until 2am. Overall, it was great and I would stay again.