The unit was very easy to install and it's footprint is reasonable.  The piping for the venting is flexible enough to permit fairly close placement to the wall.  People have noted the noise levels, and yes, the compressor noise is in line with what you might experience with hotel air conditioners. If you're a light sleeper, this will be frustrating, especially as it transitions from fan to compressor.  It does a very nice job with cooling and drying the air in a bedroom quickly and maintaining the cooling levels.  I would gladly recommend this to others as long as they are realistic about themselves as a sleeper.  Use in a home office would be excellent; phone calls, for instance, would not be adversely impacted.  It's a good purchase for my purposes.