Patrick is a very welcoming host and Lowry Hill is a very good neighbourhood. It is just over 5 minutes walking to amenities and just a casual 20 minutes to downtown. The bus is also close. Only two blocks to the wonderful Walker Art Gallery and sculpture garden.
With an apartment, one is immediately in a neighbourhood whereas a hotel tends to isolate one a bit and it takes longer to get into the holiday. I would certainly stay with Patrick again.