I Residence is only around 10 years old & already needs some TLC. The carpet in the hallways look worn. Good ventilation in the hallways would get rid of the stagnant smell. Went to the restaurant on the top floor to grab a bite to eat for dinner ( raining again) & the area looked pretty drab, poor lighting & no signs of it being in operation. The hotel room is very reasonable for the price & you can't beat the location being next to a Skytrain station. The area is far from the shopping centers but is close to the Silom night life.