My stay with the Lehmanns was a brief one; I literally just needed a bed for the night, and I cruised in late and left relatively early the next morning. But my experience was very, very positive--much more like stopping with an old college friend you stayed in touch with over the years than a night at a conventional hotel. Sadly, I never actually got to meet Maryellen--our paths just didn't cross--but I did meet several other members of the family, all of them funny and brainy and welcoming. It was a hot night, and when I came back after my night at the theater the AC was on and the room was cool. I hadn't slept on a twin in years, but the bed was very comfortable and after a day of traveling I had no trouble falling asleep right away. And I was provided with a couple of excellent cups of coffee in the morning (my breakfast of choice). A great deal in a very fine part of town.