Would we stay here again? Maybe. Here are the pros: The apartment layout works well, it’s very functional: living/dining room is right as you walk in; kitchen in a small area just off the living/dining room—good access for dining, but not obtrusive. The hallway between kitchen separates bathroom and bedroom from the rest of the apt. Lots of closet space. Excellent water pressure and lots of hot water. Good air circulation with windows that open and have screens. The bedroom is quiet enough for windows open at night on weeknights. Comfortable and cozy bed. Both the building entry area/stairway and the apartment are clean. The team administering the rental is very responsive and helpful and the self check-in was smooth. Wifi is quick, never any glitches in service.
And the cons: The overall impression of the apartment is a bit tired, it does not look as good as pictured and doesn’t seem like it offered the overall quality we expected for the price—definitely no “Wow!” impression upon entering. Restoration is badly needed in the bathroom: bath, floor, sink (tiny) and sink cabinet all should be replaced. Light in the kitchen is dim with the counter work area in shadow. Overall upkeep is a bit slack: wobbly lamps and shades, bulbs missing from kitchen ceiling light and some lamps provide only wavering light. The apartment seems to be run as a business with other apartments, so the hosts are “virtual” offering no personal interactions. Even from the third floor, on Friday and Saturday nights the talking and laughing, other noise on the surrounding streets obtrudes until very late/early morning.