It was just very loud. Loud TV and conversations, some yelling everyday, loud footsteps and people running around. Every work call I took mentioned it, and I had to stay muted most of the time. It's too bad because communication was friendly, the space is good. If you are just looking for a place to crash (and don't mind being woken up by the noise) it might work, but if you are planning to be in the space or work, it might be challenging.