Joel was great for months leading up to our arrival. I had lots of questions. There were 4 of us attending a conference at the convention center. Lots of evening and daytime events so we wanted to be close. The photos were pretty accurate, maybe a bit smaller than I pictured.
I loved that all the windows could be opened. The smoke was not a problem for us, barely noticeable but we thought it would be bad according to some of the reviews. There is an area where people smoke outside and that really can not be helped. The bed was comfy, as was the sofa bed. The roll in bed was a disappointment. I felt it was adequate for a child but we are all big people. Well stocked kitchen, big fridge which was really nice to have.There are some condiments which is very nice. The unit was very clean, nicely decorated.
We were satisfied and would return. The only negative thing I can say is the check in process was very cumbersome in terms of getting the key and parking. I don't think most people would have a problem especially if they are "techies" but we are not. We live in a small town, we don't have smart phones and the key café was a challenge. There was trouble with the parking space but Joel took care of it and refunded us immediately and took an additional amount off the bill for our trouble. For sure there is no parking! When you arrive try to get a curb spot as it's all uphill and there are stairs, 2 doors to muscle through with all your stuff etc. The directions are right on and we had no trouble finding it.
We stayed 6 days. All the comforts of home, washer and dryer, dishwasher. Great set up. Property is close to everything. We mainly were there for the conference but had a little free time in between classes to enjoy the city. Easy walk to Pike Market, shops, resturants and bars are everywhere. The monorail and lite rail are a short walk away also.