Need help picking an apartment

I am set to move to Vancouver on what we refer to as a Secondment to work there for at least the next 3 years.

I get pretty decent benefits with the position and the rent allotment is roughly $2,750 per month along with another $195 for Utilities.

I've looked at a few apartments in the past few days and there are two I really like. The one is at the Smithe Mews literally right across from BC place and another at Strathmore Mews by David Lam Park. I am 26 and single and will be work at W Georgia and Howe.

The two places are the same size except for the one at Smithe Mews has a larger living room with smaller bedrooms while the one at Strathmore Mews has a smaller living room but a bit bigger bedrooms. I am leaning towards the Strathmore Mews one as the Smithe Mews one is so close to the BC place and apparently there is a Vegas style casino coming soon.

Any thoughts and suggestions will be much appreciated.