The parking area is open, but seems secure. The region is all upscale people storage, shops, restaurants, retail. clean and up to date. I stayed in a room similar to my visit 2 weeks earlier. There are minor signs of the previous condition of the hotel, which is being completely renovated. My room was comfortable, as was the bed. The shower was the best thing: a real walk-in shower with soap, shampoo and conditioner dispensers rather than the outdated, silly little bars of soap and tiny bottles.