Very nice apartment in Chinatown. We stayed at Elizabeth's place for more than three months, and we liked it overall. The apartment is very well appointed, especially for those who like to cook at home as we do. We really enjoyed using the terrace upstairs and taking in the spectacular views. (Can say enough about this! It's a real treat.) The building is new and the neighbors and concierge were very friendly. It is also located next to The Union, which is a good restaurant with a lively bar clientele. There are several other good places to eat or grab a cup of coffee right on the same block. You definitely won't want for dining options and other fun things to do. We spent our evenings in Gastown, Yaletown, and Olympic Village -- all within walking distance. The rest of the city is an easy bus ride away.
A couple of comments: The second bedroom is really just a bed on the second floor leading to the terrace. There's not much space there for anything else and both bathrooms are on the second floor. My wife and both worked from the apartment. It is definitely suitable as a workplace, however, the Internet service could be inconsistent, so those requiring constant connectivity beware. Also, the available work areas are either the dining room table or the kitchen bar -- working at the dining room table puts you somewhat in the way of people going to and from the bedroom, and the kitchen bar isn't really suitable for long-term seating. Just our opinion, of course, others may be less picky.
One last comment is regarding the real tragedy that is Hastings Street nearby. Between about Carrall and Gore Streets, Hastings Street is the focal point for Vancouver's homeless and addicted population, and it is a real mess. I wouldn't consider us overly sensitive, but the level of squalor we witnessed really got to us. Elizabeth provides instructions for avoiding the worst of it; take heed.