Michal was the perfect host! It was wonderful to arrive in Pasadena for the first time and feel like we had a friend there. He had some great advice for things to see and places to eat in Pasadena and LA. I enjoyed talking with him about his great collection of antiques, a museum unto itself. In the evening, I sat by the fire drinking a glass of wine while his cat sat on my lap. Let's see you get that sort of service at a Holiday Inn!