This is a great part of Victoria to live in and puts you within walking distance to all of downtown. The unit is on the second floor and overlooks the street but I did not find street noise to be a problem - just the occasional bus going by. I stayed in this unit for two months and had everything I needed, but I do think it's best-suited for short trips. You can tell this unit is constantly turned over for new guests, so there are a few furnishings / appliances things that are worn out and need replacing. The building is nice but there are a couple quirks to be aware of: draft under the door that can get quite intense in windy weather (I rolled a towel and stuck it in front of the door), and pipes groaning from the bathroom. Property managers are super responsive and helpful - they kindly replaced a toaster that was broken.