I live in Oakland, but needed more space for friends visiting. As a local, this is a great location for a stay in the Bay Area. You are 5 blocks from BART, 5 blocks from a great set of bars and venues, across the street from an awesome Korean grocery store with great take-out options, 7 blocks from Whole Foods, and just a little journey to Lake Merritt. I would recommend this to anyone. There is a lot of traffic in this area, but you are going to find this in most locations throughout the entire Bay Area. What makes this ideal, though, is you on a main thoroughfare, which gives an added sense of safety and security. The building is secure and parking is a cinch. Don't look further than this for your next stay!