Simone's place is a perfect crash pad for those exploring the city. Simone was very flexible when our dinner ran late and we checked in later than we expected. The room was clean and simple--nothing more or less than what we needed, which was a comfortable and safe place to reboot before setting out in the morning. We were quickly in and out and only saw Simone in the evening, but when we did, she was very helpful.
In terms of location--it was a nice, quiet neighborhood just 15-20 minute walk to restaurants and small markets. The subway was a bit of a hike (probably more like 20-25 min walk) which was fine with us because we like the walk. If you're bringing a car, though, be advised that parking is pretty tough in this neighborhood. We were able to find a spot 15 minutes walk from Simone's apartment, but even that was pretty lucky.