Cozy ground-floor apartment located at the back of the building, so it was free from traffic noise. Shutters on one side of the apartment are adjacent to a stairwell, and the sound of neighbors on the stairs could be heard in the apartment, but that's to be expected in any urban residential building. The bedroom area in the upstairs loft gets a bit of indirect light from the windows downstairs, which was perfect for sleeping well and recovering from jet-lag. The bed itself was comfortable and there was lots of space to hang clothes in the wardrobe. The futon-style sofa in the living area was also a comfortable place to sleep. The compact washing machine in the kitchen worked well, and allowed us to pack light. Plenty of space for drying clothes on the rack near the entry door. Simple meals can be prepared in the small kitchen, which includes a 2-burner electric stove top and combination micowave/convection oven. Location is very convenient to the Metro, shops and restaurants.