The studio was small but very thoughtfully designed — it had everything I needed for a comfortable and productive stay. There’s a full kitchen, a cozy living area, two very comfortable double beds (I was staying with my friend Kate Buck Jr. Founder of Social Media Pro), a closet, a safe, and a clean bathroom with hot and cold shower.

I really appreciated the small touches: a small bottle of olive oil, salt and pepper for cooking, a French press with a small bag of coffee, and a lockbox for valuables.

The building itself was well-kept and practical. There’s a small lobby area where you can comfortably work, and a compact gym with all the essentials — a treadmill, elliptical, exercise bike, and free weights. The gym was really tiny, though! Two people would be a “crowd”, just letting you know!

The location is very central, which makes it easy to walk to cafes, restaurants, and attractions. The trade-off is that it can get a bit noisy, but that’s to be expected when staying in the heart of the city.

The only thing that could be improved is the front desk…it was sometimes unattended and responses weren’t always prompt. And our keycard kept losing its effectiveness so we needed to go down and get it recalibrated so we could get into our room.