Great deal ... close to cafes & restaurants ... so close to Bart that u don't need a rental car. You want to bring more towels if ur staying for more than one night. Its across from the Alameda County Judicial offices but the offices look great. There is a measure of ambient noise from nearby rooms but nothing loud or jarring. The closest cafe, cock-a-doddle I think, is good, esp the tue am chef, the wed am chef wasn't as talented. The wait staff are pleasant but wed, there were too few staff.