Good things first—Hugo always answered my questions and concerns promptly. Maria, the cleaner, was at the apartment to check me in and to explain the appliances. When
One ceased to work, she came over and figured out what was wrong.
The apartment is lovely, just like the pictures. The bed is very comfortable. If I was traveling with a SO I’d love that the bed is large enough and structured so that you wouldn’t feel the other person thrashing about. The addition of a tiny half bath is nice. The bathrooms and kitchen are all high-end equipped.
It was nice to have restaurants and coffee houses right on the street as well as a little mom and pop (literally) grocery very close.
Negative: if you’re a light sleeper you will have problems. Yes, the bedroom is in the back, away from the considerable street noise. BUT, the property description fails to mention the large bedroom window that opens into the air shaft where, one short floor below, there are about 10 garbage cans. Starting at about 11:30 and going way into the wee hours, the guy who owns the pizza joint downstairs cleans up. That means 1. A motion sensor bright light that brightens up your room even with the drapes drawn, and the noise of the door opening and closing plus rattle of the garbage can. I spoke to the guy and it got a bit quieter, but no way would it not wake up a light sleeper. I actually ended up on the couch because at least the street noise was fairly constant. But if you’re the type who goes to sleep and stays asleep, you’ll be fine and i recommend the apt.