Hortense's apartment is indeed a cozy, comfortable and welcoming. I appreciated her coming to greet me on arrival.
This was a business trip for me, so having public transport stops just a few steps away made the difference. Heating during this cold winter worked perfectly, just like the shower and a well equipped modern kitchen. Having access to broadband internet for my after-hours work was also key. Restaurants and grocery shops in the neighborhood are varied and quite good.
I'd definitely love to come back on a more extended trip.