Alya's place is in a great spot, close to everything and Vancouver is such a great walkable city. Granville Island is just across the creek, some great rsturants nearby, and Canada Place where many tours depart, is only a 20 minute walk away. The construction noise as many have noted is out of Alya's control, and if it's not too warm the windows keep out most of the noise. Unfortunately we hit Vancouver during a heat wave! Good spot in a great city.