Etienne is a great host with speedy communication. The location to downtown is great and you can be to the convention center in 15 minutes (I walk slow) or the state building in 25. Do be advised that the neighborhood was very loud during our stay. Every night included some combination of loud singing, loud yelling, horn honking, and music blasting between 1am and 4am. Otherwise, there were no concerns and I recommend this apartment as an alternative to an expensive hotel.