I had read various reviews for the Verona and was expecting the worst! I was pleasantly surprised to find the room clean enough- no bugs- nothing posh, but alright for a room to stay in. I was on a budget and did not wanna spend a lot of money for a room. It had a small private bathroom - a color TV that got 5 channels- a phone in the room that only allowed only incoming calls- the staff was very friendly and always around. I hardly ever heard any noise in the hotel. My band white trash debutantes were playing a huge punk rock show called "dirkfest" at the Great American Music Hall on O'farrell and this hotel was a hop skip and a jump away from the hall. The area in general is somewhat sketchy but it is the tenderloin. NYCs east village a few year's ago comes to mind... The hotel provided pretty good security... The people I saw staying at the hotel were budget travelers and they all seemed cool. I would stay there again- if I wanted a cheap room..No problems!