This apartment is minutes from an MRT exit in the affluent residential area of Guting, three stops from Taipei main. It is situated in a solidly built, nicely appointed newish building with an extensive gym and spa, and sits on the fifth floor overlooking a small park. Four elevators service the floor, two from the main entrance and two from a private entrance. Access is via swipe, two PIN numbers and 24 hour concierge. The apartment is a loft, with fridge, washer dryer, simple cooking stove, cable TV, heat and air, internet (6/2 Mbps) 4 times faster than I have in Chicago and a superb shower. Realtors would describe it as clean, quiet, compact and cosy, and it is. I was very comfortable there. It sleeps three adults but three awake adults would be in each others space. I stayed 8 nights and felt at home. The area has a wide range of eateries and coffee shops (including Wilbeck - try it if you are a coffee snob), so there is thus little reason to cook. Finally, futon sleeping in a loft took me back to more youthful days so I enjoyed it, but it is not for everyone. I would happily stay there again.