We enjoyed our stay. The shared spaces in the hotel are charming, and we especially enjoyed the courtyard on the second floor. The price was reasonable relative to other Oakland locations.
Things to keep in mind:
--If you have not visited Oakland, know that this is an inner city location. While it is in a safe and thriving part of town, if you traveling alone and coming/going at night, be aware that you will need to park on the street (we were able to find street parking but it took a concerted effort) and may need to walk a bit, or in a parking garage two blocks away (this can get pricy).
--We kept our window open all day and night to keep the room from getting hot and stuffy during our August visit. The listing clearly states that there is no AC, so we expected this and I brought a fan for circulation and white noise (but ear plugs are provided). Our second floor room window opened to the shared open air courtyard. It is only accessible by hotel guests, and we (two women) felt very safe doing so, and guests were respectful of the 10pm to 8am quiet hours. But if you are traveling alone in the summer, it's something to consider and make sure you are comfortable with.
--The photo of the room in the airbnb listing I reserved was a stock photo of a larger room. Ours was significantly smaller and darker.
--The bed and linens are not a luxury experience, but we were plenty comfortable and we didn't expect 5 star linens for the price.
Host communication was great.