Our room was comfortable and clean, perfect for what we needed. We did not spend much time in the hotel as we were in Oakland for a concert, so we did not use most of the available amenities. The patio was lovely, and the building was all quite clean. We had no trouble sleeping without earplugs, but appreciated the inclusion of earplugs in the room in case we needed them. There was not a ton of outside noise anyway, and while you could hear footsteps on the stairs during normal hours, all the other guests were observant of the quiet hours and we had no noise issues whatsoever. The hotel was a quick walk from The Fox Theater and to the BART, and there were plenty of dining choices nearby. The Tribune was a delicious dinner choice and was a very, very short walk from our room.