Starting with the good; Grant allowed me early checkin, the apartment is clean and well maintained and has great views all around. Location is also spot on. I was there for a party weekend so proximity to Long & Kloof streets was appreciated. I had also read mostly good reviews from other guests, so I fully expected the quirks you get when staying in an old building e.g. the water pressure in the showers isn't great, and there's some windows you aren't allowed to open.
However, If I started at a 5 star rating coming in, I'd have to deduct 2 points for the lifts not working. I was only informed by Grant the day before and was told that it might be fixed before my arrival. What I didn't know is that THIS IS A 10th FLOOR APARTMENT. Additional information after I had checked in was that the lift wasn't going to be fixed for another week, then I also learned from other residents that the problem had been persistent for at least a month before my arrival. I repeat, THIS IS A 10th FLOOR APARTMENT. Grant could've done better with communication - I might've found somewhere else to stay had I known that crucial bit of info.
A further point is deducted for the internet not working. I informed Grant - admittedly the cause of the problem was not his - something knocked out the router after a power outage. However, repeated requests for me to restart the router, even though I already had, even trying it on a different plug meant that the issue wasn't resolved. My stay was only 3 days, so I did not push the issue further.
All in all, I can only score this place 2 stars - for location, cleanliness and nice views. I definitely cannot recommend anyone stay here without confirmation that the lift is working. Again, please note that this is a 10th floor apartment.