3. 2) the staff is friendly and accommodating 3) didn't hear any train noise at night; likely no train stopped or came through during my stay4) short and safe walk (less than 10 minutes) to the River Walk, Alamo; even at nighttime, lights are reasonably well lit; parking lot is only one short block away, well lit at night and security personnel is visible 5) easy & quick access to the freeway.