The place was great. Location was close enough to walk to Thames. A couple of great cafes close to the house and a bunch of great restaurants. The entryway and hall leading to the apartment are in no way a representation of the place. We were pleasantly surprised when we opened the door. I would agree with some of the comments that you can hear the footsteps on the upper level but it was quiet by the time we were ready for bed. The bed was super comfortable too!!