We were glad our group of five went with this apartment over a hotel. The building and neighborhood have lots of character. The location is perfect for walking all over the city. Sangthip is friendly and very fast to respond to any questions or concerns. The patio and parking spot are great pluses. As others stated, the back alley gets loud with trucks, so bring earplugs if you are in the main bedroom and a light sleeper. There are certainly cheaper options in Boston, but it was worth it for our trip be so centrally located.