Host Susana was wonderful and helpful. She made sure my stay at her house and at Mexico City was enjoyable, convenient and safe. Prior to my arrival at Mexico City, she gave me an account user name and password for the internet service at the airport so that I could stay connected with her, and she could arrange the pick up car to collect me safely at the airport at the precise gate. She gave me clear instructions on how and where to visit, arranged car for me and gave me clear information on how to take the public bus to get to the Teotihuacan Pyramids. Her house is well located near the landmarks in the city. And a very pleasant delight was to see hummingbirds, frequent guests at Susi's house, flew into the house to make their visit for the sweet water which Susi prepared for them everyday. I shall stay with Susi if I shall visit Mexico City again.

I spent 6 nights staying with Casa Maria. The house is well maintained, nicely decorated and very clean and tidy. The house is located in a low income neighbourhood where many houses around it are under construction. But it is still quiet and safe. Lady Maria is polite and sharp. Unfortunately I cannot understand Spanish and she doesn't speaks English so we miss the sharing. I was very comfortable in my room and in the house. Within 10 minutes walk from the house, I can go to the waterfront, i.e. the Malecon which is a very nice waterfront; the Hotel Presidente is the place to go for the internet wifi card and to take the HabanaBusTour, i.e. the hop-on-and-off tour bus which is an excellent way to explore the city; a bank slight opposite to the Hotel Presidente where one can change for the local CUC money. I like Casa Maria and would stay with her again if I shall visit Havana again. My suggestion to Casa Maria is that she can prepare a map around her Casa showing the Malecon, the Hotel Presidente, the tour bus stop and the bank for the convenience of the guests. If there is wifi assess in the Casa it would be excellent.