The unit we stayed in, located in the South End (not the Theater District as we had to be relocated due to construction), was clean, modern, and in what felt to us like a very safe area. We were able to walk to Whole Foods and a few area restaurants. We walked home a couple of times from downtown...a good long walk, but it can be done if you like walking. It's also an easy walk to Chinatown, where we had a fabulous and memorable dinner at The Q (make reservations!).