Having been advised by colleagues to stay in this area my expectations were more than rewarded - close to an excellent supermarket - Fresh and Wild - a large number of excellent cafes, restaurants and bars, plus easy access to the street car and downtown (though I walked most days to work at Richmond / Bay. Mind you the tastefully designed interior - plants, artwork and lighting - and a kitchen stocked for self catering, meant that I spent much of my 'spare' time in the apartment cooking my own meals, enjoying watching street life, the blood moon eclipse and a great TV / sound system set up. The internet connection and work area also meant that I could keep on track with my project work in a very conducive setting. The full height windows flooded the rooms with natural light and the nighttime view of the CN Tower was an added bonus. The only downside is that the second 'bedroom' is the result of Toronto's crazy policy of allowing internal 'dens' that don't have natural light / window. Not an issue with me as travelling alone but something to think about if you are a larger group and don't like sleeping in rooms without a window. This is a great place to stay and I highly recommend it.