It is better than a hotel in many ways - you have your own kitchen, plenty of space to hang out in, the bathroom, washer and dryer are all in great condition and it's stocked with your basic needs: towels, blankets, soap, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, and Netflix (that's a basic need right?)
Everything was in great condition - I'm gonna miss that kitchen!
Some things aren't super great - parking on the street is a bit of a hassle, sometimes it took us more than 5 minutes to find a spot. Plus the area gets some broken glass which isn't great if you're traveling as a family. Figuring out the lights turning on automatically in the bathroom took a hot second and you can definitely hear the upstairs folks getting ready at 6am. There are no drawers or shelves and no hangers... a little hard for storing stuff.
Why we'll recommend this spot to our friends & fam: very central and convenient if you're commuting to the city or getting around the East Bay. Great grocery stores and parks nearby. Very clean and neat spot. Although you're next to the hospital we heard sirens once in two weeks. Most importantly, Sierra and her team were very responsive and quick to help when we had any issues and were always kind and straightforward. Internet worked great *all of the time* which was key for us to be able to work. Also, loved how simple check out was and how helpful the check in video was.