This is a great apartment in a fine location in Chinatown. Easy walking distance to Gastown, Canada Place, Robson Street, etc. The unit was also very clean and had many nice touches, such as an iPad with instructions and local tips. Julie (our host) was very helpful and responsive.
Building is very secure too. Yes, Chinatown is a neighborhood in transition and Hastings street (which appears to Vancouver’s skid row) is close by, featuring many homeless people and others down on their luck. But I didn’t feel unsafe at all. Lots of hip and trendy restaurants/bars in the area as well. So enjoy this great apartment, go out for a nice meal, and remember to be generous and kind to Vancouver’s neediest citizens. :-)