If this had more padding in the seat it would have been perfect, and I would rate it five stars. I love the design and size. I'm fairly tall 5 foot 11 inches and I can lay down on it to relax and it's a perfect size to sit and put your legs up and relax. The back reclining with different adjustments is perfect for laying or sitting straight up or you can just use it as a chair to sit on with the lounge pushed in