We loved it. Parking is pricey and it's a bit of a Tetris game with other guests but all staff are absolutely amazing and helpful. Value for the money, no, but nothing really is anymore. There is a small fridge in the room and a microwave at the front desk. Coffee available in the lobby 24/7. The rooms are decorated perfectly and the beds are super comfy Lots of displaced people around but we felt safe the whole time (possibly naive Canadians tho haha) We would definitely not hesitate to stay here again.

I think they did a great job. Wifi doesn't reach the 2nd bedroom but that may not really be there fault.

The apartment was clean and spacious enough for our requirements, and a good base for the 5 minute walk to the beach, Santa Monica Pier, the ocean facing restaurants, and only a 10 minute further walk to the shopping areas and cheaper eating establishments for less formal dining. There's good Starbuck's 3 minute walk on the corner of Olympic and Main for breakfast bites and coffee. The hotel staff were friendly and accommodating.

Nothing really. The apartment was as described, the TV and Wi-Fi work great and if you take a laptop and HDMI cable with you, you can watch your own streaming channels. One or two items of furniture could do with an update, but nothing that spoils the stay.

location

my room was horrible. see the pictures I requested a change of todo for my second night. staff was accommodating and I was able to be next to the room of my daughters, and share the common balcony for the second day. but this place doesn’t qualify as a hotel at all. rooms have no micro, no fridge, no coffee and not even a phone to call front desk. if you want coffee go get it at the “lobby” and to warm up any food use the “common microwave at reception” no food concession at the premises. the access to the beach displayed online can be use only on your way. the gate that connects to the beach belongs to another property and to get back to the hotel you have to go around the block. luckily Not a long walk. location is pretty much what this place has to offer.

The hotel was a short walk to the beach, and had a pretty courtyard outside the room door. The staff were all really nice, and the few other people we saw were also nice.

Nothing, really. It would have been nice to have gate access back up to the hotel the way we came down to the beach, but that was not a real problem, as we could just walk around to the front.

I had stayed at this hotel before and will do so again should I revisit LA. The location is excellent and the cost of a two room suite offers very good value for money in an expensive city.

More storage space for clothing would have been an improvement. There were occasions when the reception area was not open.

Perfect location and you cannot beat the price. Nice setting--the grounds of the hotel are very tranquil. Bed was super comfy.

Parking was a bit of a pain but not a deal breaker. If you reserve your parking you can park on the forecourt but I believe the charge is $35? We didn't reserve (wasn't sure we'd have a car) and got sent to the municipal parking lot (very clean and brightly lit) a block away and only had to pay $8.

The place was clean, large and ideal if you're into surfing as you're a near the beach. Staff were very helpful. We were staying there as we'd finished Route 66 and it was great.

Parking is not awesome, however there is nearby parking walking distance from the hotel and is cheaper than the hotel so it depends on what you're happy with. You have to manage your expectations as you're in a central location for the beach and the Santa Monica pier. Talk to the hotel beforehand and reserve a spot prior to attending.

location and staff was Great ! very friendly caring staff. They have free coffee/tea in the lobby 24/7. It was very close and easy to walk to the beach and Santa Monica pier.

It says parking on site, but they fail to tell you it is on reservation only so if you don't reserve ahead of time you have to park 4 blocks away in a public parking lot. It cost $30 a day at the site or the public lot. it could use some updating in the bathroom but other then that is was excellent!

the room itself was beautiful and bright and the bed was super comfy! we had a lovely view of the beach too. it was a really safe area (all gated in which you need a code to get into) you’re literally right on the beach and super close to Santa Monica pier and lots of nice shops, bars, restaurants (would recommend blue plate taco)

parking was a little pricey @ $36 per night

I had a room in the back, after two days on the front of the building. I recommend getting a room in the back. The courtyard is very cute and the access to the beach was great. JP was especially friendly with helping me select a room on the beachside. I appreciated this very much! The hotel was dog friendly and they had great coffee available every day, plus restaurants and coffee shops were a short walk away, plus parking for a fair price.

I was pretty happy all around.