This hotel has a cool retro-Spanish theme. There's a vineyard and olive trees in the courtyard. There's also a cozy fire pit shielded from the wind that Cathy at the front desk kindly lit for us. The 156 is a major road, but there is a signal light and pedestrian crossing. From there, it's a short walk along the Alameda to the historic part of town. There are artisan shops, restaurants, the old mission, a grocery store, and a coffee roaster. The coffee roaster also serves food and beer. In the other direction, you can drive up Fremont peak. There's a state park at the top with camping and views overlooking Salinas. It's about a one-hour drive to Pinnacles National Park. This hotel is set up as a venue for weddings and similar gatherings. There wasn't anything like that going on during our stay. The neighboring property has goats and chickens. The bathroom window effectively blocked the sound, and it was noticeable but not disturbing with the window open.