While the building itself may be regarded as luxurious within the city, the interior was dated and the kitchen was rigged with some seemingly dangerous electrical fixtures. Our room was right next to the kitchen so we could hear everything. The shared bathroom is shared among 3 guest rooms, as well the host and manager who were both present during our stay. The feeling was one of a dorm in a hostel- and that is fine if that is the atmosphere guests are after- but I would say it hardly fits the bill of a private room in a tranquil and luxurious apartment. The hosts are very friendly and the check-in was smooth.