My husband and I stayed at the Krista for four days in early April. The property is cool and interesting, the location really is great, the room was small (even after upgrading above 'standard') but pretty comfortable, and breakfast was nice. However, there is absolutely NO noise buffer. We heard everyone coming in and out, traipsing through the atriums, loudly locking, unlocking, and slamming doors... we could even clearly hear guests in their bathroom next door. And our room was pretty far back-- I imagine it would be even louder towards the front, where the reception desk is buzzed (day and night) every time a guest wants to enter the front door. Maybe this goes with the territory when staying in an "authentic" former residence, but I much prefer the privacy afforded at a hotel. Also, while smoking is not allowed in the rooms themselves, guests are encouraged to light up in the atriums and foyers, and the smoke goes directly into the adjacent rooms. The Krista staff was relatively helpful when we asked their assistance but definitely didn't go out of their way to be solicitous. All in all, it's not the worst place I've ever stayed, but we definitely wouldn't go back.