We booked a few months prior to our stay but happened to go during the October protests/riots, which was on the surrounding streets. Despite the chaos outside we felt very safe and the ladies on the desk were very helpful on how best to navigate the city during such a chaotic time.
The location was great as it was a nice walk (20 mins) to the harbour in the south and the same again to the attractions in the north, but with restaurants and bars on our doorstep making it convenient to get back each evening.