We could not have been happier with the location: close to major museums and sites, to shopping needs for daily living, and to the metro. One disadvantage of the central location is that it is on a noisy street, and occasionally we resorted to ear plugs. Back on the plus side, the apartment is roomy and light, and had less clutter than any apartment we have rented to date. The kitchen furnishings were entirely adequate for our needs. Overall, we were quite satisfied.