Century 20 Daly City XD and IMAX

Worst Management and theater EVER! Don’t spend your money here especially if it’s a Private Showing. Booked a week ago, called yesterday, day of to confirm, all confirmed. Location, Movie, time, etc. My account is charged, Family Members get tested for COVID in the days before, drive out from as far as Palo Alto and then, the Theater was closed. No signs, no Security, nothing. Daly City’s status after recent uptick in COVID cases starts TOMORROW, that’s why I CONFIRMED TODAY. Here we are the next day after calls and emails, still no response! Contacting DCPD and filing a theft of funds charge and the BBB. I’ve managed Brick and Mortar businesses for more than a decade, you call, you send emails, you hang signs, you staff security for the door left unlocked you Incompetent Morons! Completely ruined a family get together in these troubling times. Skip this Dump!

*** There is a current enforcement of ban for all bags that are bigger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches. The only exceptions made are for diaper bags and medical equipment.It is conveniently located with easy access by driving, bus, or BART. There is free parking without validation. There are various restaurants around for meal either before or after a movie.It has two floors of theatres with lots of movies to pick. Each floor has its own concession stands to minimize waiting.The place is clean and staffs are friendly. It is my first choice to catch a new movie.

Glad they are open again!!! Bless up the staff and crew that are constantly sanitizing this place was always clean, now it is spotless and beyond, Thank you

Clean. Has a large parking lot.

At a birthday party which you can rent an entire cinema room just for your party which is a great idea and not that expensive

Great theater experience! Social distancing was in full effect and we were able to rent out an entire theater for our nieces birthday party. Awesome!

Excellent experience... They really are trying to keep things safe with spacing and cleanliness throughout. Would return if there were movies with seeing...!

Great that movies are back open now. Also really nice that we were able to rent out the entire theater room for ourselves.

Nice theatre & only ~1.5 MILE(s) down Daly Blvd 2 Skyline...if memory serves, U can go RT under Skyline 2....think it’s Thornton Beach...it’s, like, RT there, when U go past Skyline (it’s NOT far @ all man!) which is part of “The 1”/PCH Hwy...IOW, after a nice movie w/ ur date U can literally just walk down the RIGHT SIDE (if ur facing it) of the bldg 2 “cut across” 2 Daly Blvd & then RT 2 the beach....if U don’t mind walking a little bit (walking time is...about..5-7mins, I think?). Not far dude... Note: Even though Cinemark owns Century, I’m glad they let them use the “CENTURY NAME/“Banner” b/c of the few CENTURY Theatres there are (basically only in CALI & a FEW other “Western/Southwestern America states (the BEST part of America, IMHO) like AZ, CO, NM - & oddly, there’s ONLY like 1 in W. Texas - seems like I once read they only go as far WEST as NM but I’ve BOTH seen & been 2 that one in Far West Texas near New Mexico)....Anyway, I feel like I’m getting off topic, sorry. My point is they’re just BETTER, CLEANER, seemingly more updated & better maintained than their Cinemark Theatres “counterparts/sister theatres” I’ve been 2 in other areas/states which I’ve always found 2 be dirtier & more like...IDK, “$1-$2 Theatre-Caliber” if U know what I mean. And the person that complained about the escalators (???): 1st Off, How freaking Hard is it 2 [literally] RIDE an escalator? It does ALL the freaking “WORK” 4 U like an Elevator (would U prefer stairs?!?) & 2. That’s one of the things that makes his theater somewhat unique is the “MULTI-LEVEL DESIGN” of it so U can actually [somewhat, somewhat!] C the beautiful freaking Pacific Ocean!!!DISCLAIMER (in defense of other comments complaining about the escalators being broken): I’ve been here several times in the PAST, I’ll admit, but the escalators were ALWAYS working when I WAS THERE. I could be wrong b/c just b/c they were ALWAYS WORKING when I was there & IF they R broken “NOW” & frequently here lately then MAYBE mngmt is NOT keeping things run like they used 2 be earlier this 1st part of this past decade when I was going (2010-2015/6-ish...admittedly, I’ve not been here in a while (past few/4 years or so, I think it’s been) since I’ve been working/living in Texas past 4-ish yrs - ironically, where the “lone” (re: one) CENTURY Theatre in the entire state exists...LOL) - then they DEFINITELY NEED 2 get them fixed!! Like I stated above, Century Theatres, historically, always seem to be well-maintained versus Cinemark theatres IMHO.Anywhoooo [sic], this is a great Theatre (which is the CORRECT SPELLING: U do NOT SPELL “TheatRE” w/ a “-ER” @ the end; it’s not an “ER” (emergency room)!!!! LOL!!! Have here on few date although it HAS BEEN a couple + yrs ago since I last went (2017-ish?). Has ALWAYS been a NICE, CLEAN, GREAT, COMFORTABLE CHAIRS (read others comments...I’m guessing somebody’s mentioned this considering how bad some theatres seating is), WELL-MAINTAINED Theatre w/ a GREAT LOCATION....how many other theatres sit within [just barely over 1.5 mile(s)...ocean is BARELY on the “other side”/west of Skyline Blvd)/viewing distance [somewhat: depends on where ur standing there] of the Best Ocean in the World: The Pacific?

Convenient and good deals for movie. Free parking and food places on site. Serves alcohols. Yay! Stickler bout outside foods. Boo!

Clean and new. Im so happy that they have opened up again!

It wouldn’t be my first choice.Rather go to an AMC theater but now the pandemic is still going on and this is the only location that is close to me.Seating should be better cuz now I can make tons of plastic-like noise when I’m just slightly adjusting my arms and legs.

Beware that this particular theatre starts movies about 15-20 minutes after the movie time, which is earlier than many other century theatres. This can be a good thing but can catch you off guard if you are used to other theatres which start movies about 30 minutes in. I took off one star to the lack of recliners.

Missed coming here. Been months since i been to Theatres cus of Covid. As of the date of this posting, major motion pictures are not showing, just throwbacks from the 90s and foreign films, but the movie, i believe called Basan Train to Pennisula, Korean Zombie film, was quite good though. Coincidentally, since we are living like Zombies in the mist of our real life virus, the theatre felt normal, no cashiers, have to order ahead (fandango or similar), concessions were open, small crowds and social distance in seat selection. Plus, they remind you on screen that seats are sanitized, concession area, and masks are mandatory.

Nice, clean sanitized. The only thing is they dont socially distance people in the theater.

Theyve made it so easy with free spacious parking nearby. Easy elevators and escalators.It is always very clean, not run down or overly crowded.Did I mention that the seats are very comfortable!Recently, they added a no bags, like purses or backpacks 12 allowed.Something to be aware of...

Great to finally go to the movies! TENET is dope!

The atmosphere at this place is starting to degrade - it looks increasingly dirty when we come. They seem to be doing their best to keep up with it, so it isn’t in disrepair... but for example, I can’t remember the last time all the escalators worked.As far as actually watching a movie - it’s good. They have all the good ones and the screens/sound are nice. They upgraded the seats a few years ago and they are comfy (though they get very warm).Overall a good - not great - movie theater

A really nice place to visit. Its clean and nice! Here youll find a Starbucks at the concession stand as well as alcoholic beverages. The popcorn is good and hot and the drinks are refreshing! Inside the theatre houses is a relaxing nice experience. Seating is comfy and their sound system is superb! Weve been coming here frequently for years!!

$9.50 for a matinee!!! There was an older gentleman with white hair working on the third floor. He was cursing so badly at another employee. I felt concerned and stayed on high alert. He scared a few of us. We were a party of 8 women. He really needs some training about appropriate behavior while customers are near. January 17, Friday 2020

Staff are very nice, and accommodating. Theaters are clean. Popcorn is too salty though. It made tears come into my eyes! Id definitely go back!

Wonderful theater with delicious popcorn and great staff and movies; cant wait for it to re-open!

Big movie Theater. Lots of shows happening.Only if they have more food collections. Everything else is great..

Not a great place to see movies. The theater can have better sound system.Cleaning has scope for improvement. The other one in San Bruno is far better than this one.

Multiple screens. XD supported screen. Clean theaters.

Took my oldest to see Aladdin today. The movie was really good. My son loved the movie. Will Smith played a good role as the Jeannie. This is a very family kid movie full of adventure, magic, wishes and plenty of good music and dancing movie to entertain everyone. Aladdin is the movie for you. About the movie theater the place was very clean. The seats were very comfortable and they do recline. The kettle corn is delicious if you buy the large tub you get a free refill. There are package food deals at the concession stand. My overall experience at the Century 20 Daly City is a five star rating.

Comfortable seating with no ones head in your way. Garage parking, pretty efficient for being so large. But all escalators often not working (quite a drag this summer when I had a sprained ankle). Thirty minutes of previews this last visit, which is too long. The kids were totally restless and annoyed by the time the movie started. Me, too!

Fun theater that has a wide selection of films such as anime and indie films, not just block busters. Easily reachable by Bart. Note that they will not allow you inside with a bag/backpack bigger than a clutch.

They just instituted a no-bag policy, which they dont inform you of ahead of time. But they dont have a place to check your backpack either (just put it in your car???). We had to get our tickets refunded because not even handbags are allowed. Thanks for penalizing those of us who take public transport, I guess.Make sure you dont let them scan your ticket! Otherwise you cant get a refund. Hard pass on century theaters.

Great place for matinees. Not crowded or expensive. Good snacks & free parking! Safe setting! Nice staff. I went to the theater in mid February, 2019 & bought popcorn. It tasted metallic. I could not finish it for fear that there was something wrong with it. That made me upset! I never being in my own food, but if their snacks are dangerous, I wont buy them & will be forced to bring in my own snacks like so many other folk. The strange tasting popcorn only happened 1 time. I like this theater alot. 11/1/19: Long line at the concession stand. It took 6 minutes.

Dont bother. Bag policy prohibits anyone from getting into the theater within an hour, even on a Thursday night, even if you dont have a bag. They just lost a regular, long time customer. Going to a movie should not be this inconvenient. I doubt theyll stay in business when no one can get in to see a movie. Sure there is free parking, but security line is worse than the airport.

I was arrived at that movie theater right before the movie time, the worker scanned my online purchased ticket and dont allowed me to get in because I carried a backpack. Question, why I gifted my money to Fandango and that theater? Guys, hopefully you can maintain better customer service.. otherwise, people quit to go watch movies outside. Bad experience ever.

Thought I bought tickets online but after an expensive Uber trip to the theater found out my purchase never actually happened. Staff worked hard to help me locate my purchase so major kudos for them. Instead, were headed to the nearest Taco Bell for a conciliatory fast food fix.

Winter seasons are cold, and even colder in daly city...to know that fact, I have to say the temperature inside the theatres needs to be adjusted for comfort. Everyone was wearing hats, hoods and layered up. Thats crazy! Not a good experience

Saw Sonic with a large group who paid for our tickets and refreshments. Movie was corny and largely forgettable but great experience over all. Staff are always polite and helpful.

Beware of the backpack ban. The staff almost took joy in denying us entry because we had come straight from work and had small backpacks. Cinemark would rather ban any sort of bag rather than take the time to search.Don’t let them ruin your evening, avoid all Century theaters until they get sensible about bags.

Watching a movie is supposed to be relaxing the most stressed you can get out of a movie is if its too crowded or the parking sucks, not here.Bart is just 10 minutes walk away and if youre driving they have a parking lot that is about four floors up and best of all, FREE !!!!!!These days you can buy your tickets at Costco and go anytime day or night for a $ame price using Costco tickets.Most of the ticket booth windows are open to help you get in and watch the movie luv it.

Needs more imax shows.

Been going since the beginning. Nostalgic place. Video games over priced and air hockey table damaged. The puck doesnt glide. Not fun. Wasted money on that game.

I used to always come to this theater when I was in college and they allowed bags in, but today they didnt let me in. I had a tote bag, no bigger than 12 inches, but the guy in the front told me to leave it somewhere and come back in . I understand why they dont allow bigger bags anymore but where am I supposed to put it if I took a bus? It would have saved time and money if they posted it online about there new rule of no big bags.

Pretty cool theater, the lobby and entrance makes in seem small but there are actually a bunch of theaters inside. They have this cool free refill with a Large popcorn so I definitley recommend getting that deal when with friends. Seating is comfortable and cool. Im still lw new to bay area prices and have only started going to movie theaters frequently since September, but tickets do seem kinda pricey.

Easy parking, good food options, plenty of movie selection. What more can you ask for? A working escalator maybe...

Good selection of movies but very long lines to the ticket offices. Also got stopped at the ticket check and lectured that small backpack my friend had could not be taken in, so had to put it away and ended up late for the movie show..

Had a great time watched 1917. Watched a great movie with my wonderful wife. Very comfy.

XD Films are the best. I enjoy the seating and how Im not crammed in like a tuna fish.

Nice place for enjoy with the family and also a free parking

We saw a movie here and it was great. We bought our tickets online and got great seating. Very convenient & parking was easy too. Overall it was a really good experience and we will return.

While a good theater, it does need to be cleaned better. Floors are often sticky and I find a lot of things missed by the cleaning crew

Love IMAX seat. Great theater close to freeway. Sushi, buffet, pizza next door.

Great movies! Comfortable seats, lots of choices for food and drink.

Some of the screens were a little run down and the seats had clearly seen better days. The food was really expensive as youd expect for a theater, but overall about what youd expect.

This theater has not been updated yet like the other theaters, the seats will not recline. You can reserve seats online or at the ticket office. The good things about this location is: free parking, not crowded. We came to the opening nights a few times for the blockbuster movies, we are always able to get the showings that we intended to watch. Going to the theater is super easy too, only a short drive on 280.

Went late Thursday right after work. The movie we wanted to see was only playing here and at the Metreon. We should have gone to the Metreon.There is a new policy and its a bag policy. And apparently states that any bag bigger than a mini backpack or a clutch isnt allowed.As i said, we came from work. Got off around 8, grabbed something to eat and hopped on bart from the financial district to Daly City Bart where we parked our car. We decided to see IP Man 4 to conclude our impromptu date night as it isnt the kind of movie we can see with the kids. They didnt let us in. We bought tickets in advance and they didnt let us in. And we had our laptops! I even asked what we were supposed to do with our computers and they said to carry the laptops in our arms, but leave the bags in the car. Then i asked if they would reimburse us for having a broken window and the other contents of our bags and the bags themselves if the car was broken into, (There isnt any security in the lot, we have an SUV, so no trunk that people cant see into. His bag is a Timbuk2 backpack and mine is a Michael Kors bag. The car would have gotten broken into.) And the person at the door said no!I bought the tickets on fandango, which doesnt have Cinemarks policy listed. I was told the policy is on the Cinemark website. I checked and under the information and policies, two are shown: costume and refund. There is no separate bag policy (see screen shot for reference). I did find mention (1 sentence) of it buried in the costume policy. Please tell me, who reads movie theater policies? Especially, who reads one about costumes to see if there is a bag restriction.The movies are not a game, concert, etc. Or a venue that i expect to have my bag size checked. I dont know if they are worried about people recording or what (which you could with a laptop, duh). The courteous thing would have been to let us through and tell us about next time. Not turn us away, especially when i said we just got off of work. And asked what to do with our laptops. If theyre concerned about recording, then they shouldnt want the laptops. It wouldnt be unheard of to offer a place to check the bag either.Needless to say, we wont be going back to the Daly City theater and Im done with Cinemark too.

This auditorium we are in right now smells the opposite of clean. Seriously. And I found a dirty napkin in a cupholder almost touched it as I pulled the armrest down. Come on guys this is overly unacceptable.

The bathroom was gnarly...looked like blood on the urinal. The seats were old and chewed up. The upside is a good self serve snack bar that has booze available if youre into that. Im more of a coke slushi kinda guy. This theatre mostly sucks but remains serviceable due to location.

Absolutely terrible. Now finally enforcing a no ‘backpack’ policy . Been to the theaters every month with a backpack and no problem till now. Won’t hold my backpack for me either . Never coming back again. Came 2 hours to watch a movie and can’t even watch it because they won’t hold a backpack for me.

Great location, in between my place and the city, clean, could use a lil more staff training on friendliness and customer is always right !! Rather than right to refuse service!? Try it on yall?

My number 1 most visited cinema complex. Big chunk of my childhood and many memories formed here. I hope it will always remain.

The luxury loungers are awesome. Watched jumanji & after the movie was finished I did not have a back ache

Convenient parking, a couple food spots to grab a bite. Needs to be updated to luxury like other theaters. Be prepared for the wind and fog as youre right over the hill from Pacifica.

Honesty they should have update website saying no backpacks are allow instead of wasting peoples time. So nope to self never come to this movie theater again since they like to waste people time

I will never go to this theatre again. I went to watch Hotel Mumbai with my cousin, and a Couple heard my cousin speaking Arabic to me and got up and left. A few minutes later there was a cop in the theatre “standing by.”There was also only 8 people in the theatre and everyone was obviously spread out.I caught him peeking over the ledge right at my cousin when I came back from the bathroom, and he seemed startled when he noticed me observing what he was doing.Also, the chairs are advertised as recliners but didn’t recline one bit. They were also made of very thin cushions that felt cheap and uncomfortable. The speakers in theatre one are super old and sound blown out. No where near as clear and crisp as any other movie theatre. and not to mention the movies aspect ratio wasn’t calibrated correctlyI felt completely scammed. This theatre is old physically and mentally.If you’re Arabic speaker or someone of Middle Eastern decent and are thinking about going to this theatre, don’t. It’s obvious they don’t welcome us here.

Drove by. Closed due to pandemic

Nice, well kept facilities, free parking (on Wednesday before Thanksgiving). First run movie selections often with multiple theatres showing same pic giving more selections for start times.

ALERT: No bags over a certain size allowed. Denied entry.I bought my tickets online from the movie club and there was no notification so when I arrive with my friends and we were denied entery because one of our bags, though mostly empty, was larger than their policy allowed we were very upset. They did refund me but it spoiled our plans.I appreciate policies for safety but this one really just seems like corporate trying to cover their a$$.If youre going to have a policy different from other locations please use technology to have the websites/apps alert of this policy before purchase.Youd be doing a lot for customer satisfaction and retention.

As movie multiplexes go, it was OK. The staff was courteous, efficient, and friendly. The place was clean, but they had a wet tile floor in the concessions area (as a result of a water leak, maybe?) that, in my opinion, wasnt being immediately dried up and posed a fall hazard.

Staff in the snacks area not very accommodating. All I asked was fresh popcorn and they had to ask a manager? I got it but they were trying to insist on popcorn I did not want. Not going there again.

Good for movies that I cant find in San Francisco that arent playing here anymore. So, good to have Daly City have a theater that plays them so nearby. Well nearby in the Bay Area I mean. Without crossing the bridges

The people giving you the tickets have an attitude, but once you get inside everyone is nice. It was fine

I use a small backpack as a purse and was denied entrance to the theater. Go to a different theater. Not worth the hassle.

Nice seats. I came here on a week day during the day. It was nice and empty. They have an ok selection of food. The seats are very comfortable and the parking garage is free.

Great and preferred place to go with my daugther. On January 07, 2020 I went and I stood at front on the main entrance, I saw one closed suitcase. After 10 minutes I turn curious about it, I felt in danger, I called one asian security guy, I told him. Can you please check if that suitcase was abandoned or what it is? He looked at me in a bad way, and told me I do not know... he went away inside of the teather. MANAGER can you tell your securitt company do their job, keeping safe a place where is visited for so many people?

I heard one of the Managers call their security guard a dog in spanish. If thats not rude then this place doesnt have any standards.

The theatre is like any other. Seats arent that great, you can reserve them now which is cool. That wasnt an option a couple years ago....Although it has its flaws, Ive been coming here all my life, and I dont plan on stopping anytime soon. Also free parking so really 4 1/2 stars. Not 5 cuz the chair are pretty bad.

I have been in a lot of movies theaters and believe me ceatury theaters is the best ever.

Has a big parking lot easy to get in and if you go out the back door is right at the parking lot

Graet xD screens but no benches near by on lower level.

Large theater with free parking garage. You must be able to climb stairs. When we were there the up escalator was broken and we had to climb 57 stairs to get to our movie. Seats are comfortable and high enough you dont have to worry if someone tall sits in front of you. Good theater overall with friendly staff.

Caught a matinee, prices were very reasonable. Obviously concessions are ridiculously priced, but so is every movie theater. Screen was huge and quality was great. Saw Fantastic Beasts Crimes of Grindelwald. The place is enormous but friendly staff to help you find your way. Will definitely go back!

The closest theater to me and it seems like its always under construction or repairs.Its still nice though Ill say.

Pretty decent movie theatre. They charge quite a bit of online convenience fees.

Has a strict bag size limit, but buying the tickets online give no warning on this rule.They dont even have a bag check, so youre out of luck if you have your bag with you. :(

It does what it needs to do. Play a movie and have snacks. The upper snack bar is still closed for years. You can only get your food on the second floor. The floors are all sticky where there is no carpet.Good prices and flexible movie times.

Large theaters, multiple concession areas, restrooms all over the place, and you get to choose your own seating in a lot of them. 20+ theaters also means that chances are your movie of choice is playing there. Only downside is that the seats are not the most comfortable. Its not to say that theyre terrible, but instead to say that they could use improvement.

Nice theater, comfortable seating and the concession prices were actually fairly reasonable

This theater isnt half bad. Just not amazing either. This theater houses up-to-date films and is great for SAG members since we get in free with guests. Id recommend a week day since this place gets packed fast!Beware of bringing in outside food, because they will bust you and make you eat outside, even though there are no postings anywhere about that sort of stuff.

The staff is rude. The Icee machine gives you sludge. The sound wasnt working this time around so we bailed out. A waste of money and time. Nowhere to go to kill time if your movie starts an hour or two later.Worst movie theater I know of. The one in San Jose Winfield Oakridge Mall never lets us down. I expect way more out of a Cinemark theater. This place is horrible.This is the last time!

We enjoy this theater about once per month. The recent addition of reserved seating works well. We often make use of the special discount days Monday and Tuesday. I especially like the recliner seats, in some theaters.

Very uncomfortable, tiny, narrow seats. Seventies vintage. Poor projection, screens and sound. AMC in New Park mall is lightyears ahead!

Avoid this theater if youre coming right after work or school and need to have a backpack. Decent theater otherwise.

Everyone is cool but if you got a backpack or if youre a pizza lover dont go to this theater.

Under renovation, so even funnier space then usual. The adjacent parking garage is convenient and also free Saturday afternoon

We went to see a new Movie Fill your Heart filmed in Daly City Ca. I recomended to everyone

Great staff and clean seats! Two thumbs up!

The movie was great but the theater room was hooribly uncomfortably freezing like why would you do that when people come in for something nice and for warmth and shelter sadly daly city weather was warmer then there theater rooms. What really sucks is that even for kid movies there theater rooms are freezing to where i see my own breath cold. They definitely need to fix their heaters or turn of the ac they have on full blast. Do not go without a winter coat snow suit or thick warm blanket youll freeze to death.

Great old theater. Staff is stoned and friendly! Everything is super chill. Comfy seats with liftable arm rests.

Parking lot here is a nightmare but overall a nice big theater. Still has traditional basic theater seating. Not those fancy laid back ones and you cannot reserve them. I like this place cause it has 2 arcades one upstairs and downstairs. If there is a long line to get snacks downstairs...a good tip is to go upstairs where it might be less busy.

Caught a matinee, prices were very reasonable. Obviously concessions are ridiculously priced, but so is every movie theater. Screen was huge and quality was great. Saw Fantastic Beasts Crimes of Grindelwald. The place is enormous but friendly staff to help you find your way. Will definitely go back!

This places escalators are always broken down whick makes getting up to the theaters a pain. The seats are not as comfortable as the ones at City Center and the screens always have that one spot that is brighter than the rest. Can be pretty distracting. But I always go here simply for the convenience.

I saw Terminator: Dark Fate which had been out almost a month, so I was expecting it to be shown on a smaller auxiliary screen instead of one of the large main screens where they show the hot titles on opening night. To my surprise, the screen was not as small as I expected, the seats were quite comfortable and the video was 9/10 and the audio was 10/10 and thankfully not so loud, as I have experiences in theaters all too often, that I felt like I needed to be wearing hearing protection. My only complaint is a big one. I purchased my ticket via Fandango and travelled from San Fransisco only to be denied enterance the first time because my backpack was too large and thus violated their backpack policy. This policy was not shown on the Fandango site, on my reciept or anywhere page I was at in the course of purchasing the ticket. How then, was I supposed to know? The manager said Sorry you travelled 25 minutes and paid $8 round trip to get here but Fandango is a separate company and we are not responsible if they dont show our policies to ticket purchasers. I said Im sure if you contaxted them and told them about the policy, they would make sure their customers are informed so they dont make the mistake I made. His Response? Thats not my responsibility! Luckily, Fandango allowed me to reschedule my ticket for the following evening so I was only out the $8 and 90 minutes. I returned the following night, without my backpack, and the experience was quite better than I anticipated, as described above.