While the location is great and the apartment is as pictured, there are some major "cons".
- The building is *extremely* strict. At check in, you are given a paper wristband you have to wear when in the building. I tied mine super loose so I could slip it on/off. It feels like you're at an amusement park if you have it on and can't take it off. Who wants to wear that for days or even weeks, get it wet, etc. By the way, if you lose the wristband before check out, YOU'LL BE FINED.
- If you want to use *any* amenities, you have to schedule it, and you can only use the allotted time. Seems like overkill especially for the price you're paying.
- You are NOT ALLOWED GUESTS. This is just insane to me. I wanted to have a friend over. They required 24 hours notice to provide a full name. Same thing with parking. Once again, painful and not accommodating.
- Inside the apartment, there is the MOST MADDENING NOISE from the buildings built-in ventilation. The noise is coming from the kitchen but can be heard all over the apartment. It was literally driving me crazy some days.
- There's no central air, so you need an area fan if it gets hot. The host provided one, though.
- Because Kukun isn't actually in the building, getting supplies can take time (refills on soap, towels, etc.).
- The shower pressure is ok, and it's just one of those hose shower heads.
Now, here are the "pros".
- The host is VERY responsive. They almost always respond immediately. And they are very nice.
- The space itself is great. Awesome location. Great view. The building is pretty neat. Highly secure (I think some government officials must live here or other high profile people.)
- The essentials are all available, plus the in unit laundry is great!
- A very comfortable bed and a good desk for working from home.
- If you stay long enough, there is additional cleaning provided, which is very nice.
Overall, I probably wouldn't stay in this unit again unless the fixed the terrible noise, and the building changed its policies around wristbands, amenities, and guest allowance.
However, I highly recommend Kukun. I stayed in another unit in another building earlier this year. I would suggest one of those instead.