I was in SF for a week of work, and didn't want to stay at a random hotel. Shimmy's place felt much more homely, and I was happy to rest there at night, away from the buzz of the city. The description accurately mentions the traffic, which I didn't find much of a nuisance, but that you need to be aware of. Oakland actually has a night life, and a couple of fancy places to eat and drink at, check them out, they're walking distance away from Shimmy's!