Pros:
1. Check in and communication was easy. Mustapha met us at the door, and showed us the place in detail, and was friendly and easy to communicate with. He was also flexible with us needing to cancel our reservation early.
2. Location is good, an easy walk to Yaletown eateries, etc.
Cons:
1. In the past, people have smoked here, or there was a smoker who lived here. The place has been cleaned up very nicely, maybe even painted. But, there is a lingering tobacco smoke smell, and there is also a strong air-freshener/cleaning spray smell on top of that. If you are sensitive to smells/chemicals this is not a good choice.
3. Compared to other places I have stayed this one is a bit dark, in terms of access to natural light.
I feel bad reporting this, since Mustapha was such a great host, but I want to save everyone the trouble if you have environmental sensitivities to things like tobacco resin, etc.