the proximity to uc berkeley campus and the walk-ability of the surrounding vicinity, not to mention bart station was especially convenient on my short trip to norcal.
it is a college town. thats either a good thing or not a preference to some.
i read the reviews prior to booking, and it is true the hotel is "run down," but it is still a space with a comfortable bed.
also the shared restrooms arent too terrible. i never crossed paths with someone going in or out, and theyre clean. And you have your privacy. i was content with my stay at the nash hotel.