Given the rates at surrounding properties in the area, Brookside is a great deal. The room, although on the small side compared to nearby suite hotels, was clean, quiet and smelled fresh. The mattress was exceptionally comfortable. The folks at the front desk were friendly and helpful, giving me a choice of rooms/floors and making sure I had everything I needed. The fee for bringing a dog was very reasonable at 10 dollars a night. The room rate was also one of the lowest in the area. The property is located within 1/4 mile of Interstate 880/Highway 237. The hot breakfast was appropriate for meat eaters and vegetarians, alike, and was filling. The pool is undergoing renovations at this time and is not available. There was a mini-fridge, a coffee-maker and a microwave in the room. I highly recommend this property for businesspeople (bring your laptop), for pet owners and for those who just want a convenient, friendly home base from which to explore the area.