My childhood dream was to spend the night in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Staying at Clara's is probably the closest I'll ever get. The studio is full of interesting art, sculpture and textiles. From our first communication until the day we left, Clara was a fantastic host -- attentive, hospitable and altogether charming. She supplied the apartment with lovely linens, towels, soaps and all manner of snacks and treats. Location is convenient to subway and bus, easy to take in many parts of the city.