Alex's place was just as pictured.......beautiful!!!!!!!! The apartment is also very quiet. Alex was a wonderful host. He has compiled a book filled with information and suggestions and he went over every page of it with us. He showed us where everything was on a map and also left us a bottle of champagne! He is very proud of his city and really wants his guests to enjoy it. The apartment was also well located. There was a subway stop close by and from there we were really able to get around. Alex also made sure that a taxi was at the apartment at 5am on the day of our departure to get us to the airport for an early flight. I recommend Alex's place very highly. We would certainly stay there again!!!