The hostess was lovely and very accomodating. Some scaffold had unexpectedly been erected on the exterior of the building which created some inconvenience and noise in the morning.The hostess was very pro active and resolved the problem quickly to our satisfaction. The Penthouse was wonderful. It was more of a Villa than an apartment. We particularly enjoyed the roof top deck and the beautiful views it afforded.The location was perfect. There was a grocery store near by.We also appreciated the washing machine.The Penthouse allowed us to live like Venitians.Highly recommended.