Fantastic location! We didn't need to take any taxis except to and from the airport. China town is clean, safe, has great restaurants, and is a short walk from most of the tourist posts such as the Parliament buildings, Empress hotel, and the museum. As to the condo, we truly felt like we were coming home every night because it was so comfortable and inviting. It's clean, modern, and has everything you need for a good visit. Next time we go to Victoria we won't even bother looking for another place to stay because we were so happy staying at Ali's place.