Staying at Betty's apartment was part of a delightful weekend. If you want to explore downtown and Yaletown on foot, you could not ask for a better location. The building is very nice and secure, and the apartment is efficient and comfortable for two. I was a little apprehensive about Betty's emphasis not to interact with building staff, but this was never an issue at all. Being able to park our car in the secure underground garage and leave it for the duration of our stay was appreciated. The apartment's kitchen would serve well for simple meal prep, but we couldn't resist eating out with all the wonderful options.
There is so much to do within easy walking distance that I wish we had had more time. The nearby cafés, restaurants, and bars are excellent, and we found some interesting shops by simply walking the neighborhood. (Don't miss Nero for sweet or savory waffles.) Gastown is also an easy walk away for more choices of food, cocktails, and live music. It was easy to hail a taxi there for a late night return.
This is a convenient location for events at the Orpheum, BC Place, and Rogers Arena. We would be happy to return and use Betty's for our home base again.