I was forced to stay here for business, even though I live in the city. To my surprise the shabby outside does not reflect on the inside. The rooms were newly furbished and big. Although for those with early starts will have to request a room without the view of Oceana which is where all the students are out in force until 4am. The hotel is great for the price, and walking/cheap cabbing distance to all the restaurants/bars/shopping/clubs.