My 9 year son absolutely loves his bed! He was so excited to put all of his belongings on display and is taking such pride in his room (for now haha). The only downsides are that it is really tall, making changing the sheets extremely annoying! It also does not feel totally sturdy. I know it is sturdy, but it shakes a little more than i and my son would like it to, making him feel a tad uneasy at times. Also, since it is metal it squeaks but I dont think there is any way to get around that other than buying a wood bed.