The bench is beautiful! I think it's a little better than I expected. The wood is a close match to the bed and other pieces of furniture in this guest room. We're looking forward to having guests so we can get their opinions! 
It was easy to assemble and set up. The seat is firm. It will work well for guests to set their luggage on when unpacking and packing. It will be a great place for chatting! Bonus... It arrived right on time!