This place was a lot of fun. It's exactly what it says - a pad. Comfortable, cozy, and artfully adorned with little creative surprises in every corner (love the mailbox). It was kind of a throwback to our (relatively) carefree college days, when we would stay up late and philosophize about life, bands, and late nite pizza. Although it's a quiet neighborhood, it really is smack in the middle of everything. Lots of stuff in walking distance, and you're a short bus or Uber ride from just about anywhere you want to go in the city - breweries, restaurants, shopping, and lots of quaint Portland quirkiness. Sure there's sound, but who cares? We had no trouble sleeping in the super comfy bed. If you're looking for the Portland experience, sans one shred of manufactured artificial hotel-ness, this is it. Thumbs up, totally :)