This apartment is a great value, and a very pleasant place to stay.
I feel that the awesome large terrace deck with very comfortable seating, the very nice apartment and the central location in the Historic Center, more than compensate for the noisy elevator. (It was only annoying at bedtime. I slept with earplugs.) Very kind, efficient and accommodating host and staff. Communication was great. It was a real treat to sit on the terrace enjoying the afternoon sun, listening to the "urban symphony" five stories below, street organ grinder, etc. I would definitely stay here again. FYI: checkin time is flexible. Access to the apartment, is guaranteed by 3 pm. Access to the apartment is contingent on their occupancy calendar, as Alice later explained to me. I arrived at 2 pm, as I previously communicated I would, and the weekend doorman, Asunción, kindly welcomed me and gave me the building key card and showed me how to use it. And he let me know that the apartment would be ready as soon as possible. Alice and also the doorman kindly offered to take care of my luggage (I only had a carryon.) if I wanted to go sightseeing in the meanwhile. I sat comfortably on the couch in the lobby, to rest, as I was very tired from a long morning of travel. A very efficient and simple checkout. Thank you, Alice and Ángel and staff.