This apartment is bright, airy, spacious and well equipped; in summary, it is exceedingly comfortable. It is also well located in the Intra Muros. As it is on the fringe of the noise and crowds of the main tourist areas , it is both convenient and quiet. As others have noted, there is a steep winding staircase up one floor to the apartment but it is well lit and has a sturdy handrail. Be aware that the keys need to be picked up at a location that is about a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment. We found this a little inconvenient after a long day of travel. However, overall, this is a marvellous apartment that we highly recommend.