This is a fabulous apartment with a spectacular view! We were not disappointed at all. Yes, the check in can be quite time consuming but I felt they did a very good job getting us through in a timely manner and were very respectful. The elevators will be backed up at certain times of the day and on specific days, mainly 11 am and 4pm, check in and check out, so it is best to avoid trying to go up and down during those times. Other times, they seemed normal in terms of time. The beach chairs are about a 100 yards down the beach and run by a company but they are so nice and helpful, we didn't mind the walk.