The Monnoye apartment is simply wonderful! I would/will definitely come back to stay. The old world charm and elegance was so lovely, from the stone walls, hardwood floors, to the beautiful fireplaces! The updates and decorations were amazing! As if all that wasn't enough, Nathaniel thought of every detail to make a traveler comfortable. The towels are luxurious and absorbent without being too thick (which is the case a lot of times, in my opinion). There's a magnifying mirror, very helpful for applying makeup when your eyesight isn't what it used to be, lol! The blowdryer provided is powerful (2200 Watts) which is a huge bonus to someone with thick hair (like me)-cuts way down on the drying time! There is cake and gel soap for the sink, shower, and bathtub. Soaking in the claw foot bathtub is a delight! The bed and pillows are super comfortable. The modern kitchen is well-stocked making it easy to cook in if you like. After dining out many nights it was nice to stay in, relax and enjoy the ambiance of this gorgeous place!
The location was convenient, close to many restaurants, markets, and bakeries, and close to the city center. Nathaniel had a lot of recommendations and helped us get the feel of the city layout, helpfully marking good restaurants, wine bars, and points of interest on a map for us. Wineries abound in this region, and the apartment is conveniently located to visit. Nathaniel's recommendations were very helpful in that regard, as well. We were able to visit a few of the historic estates.
The view from the apartment takes in the historic, architecturally beautiful buildings that surround. I only wish we could've stayed longer. Definitely planning on returning!