I had a great experience at Manuel's place. I thought that the location (quiet residential area about a 10-15 minute metro ride from downtown) was great for my purposes. Bed was a bit firmer than I'm used to, but otherwise the amenities in the room were on par with a hotel that would be twice as expensive. Manuel's knowledge of the city and the excellent coffee in the morning were added bonuses. All in all, I would absolutely recommend.