We chose the place for the space, lots of it. The dining room/kitchen was the center of our gatherings. We used the living room to chill too. With so much food nearby, we didn't do much cooking, I suppose you could. The location is perfect, with a taxi station and the metro within a block or two. We really appreciated having A/C in each room. Being energy conscious, we turned it off in rooms not being used or if we left the apartment. Having an elevator is a plus, keep in mind that to get to it, there is a flight of stairs first, not a problem. There are four bedrooms, so it could accommodate a large group. There were only three of us, and we enjoyed the large common spaces. We like the layout and the fact that you could isolate areas, lots of doors.