I stayed with Majed and his family for nearly two months and it was a perfect situation for me. The room is small but that is exactly as described. Having lived in Geneva for six months prior to staying with Majed, I was already accustomed to the Swiss rules of thumb for noise (ie: the Swiss like it quiet at night so no showering or laundry). It can be inconvenient for travelers that are not used to it but it is a cultural norm and not something Majed has control over. You can lock your room as well as the wardrobe inside the room so your things are certainly secure. The location is great! In less than 5 minutes of walking you can get to a tram stop and you can actually see the top of the Jet d'Eau from the living room. Overall, a good choice.