This little hotel is wonderful, the staff is accommodating, the rooms are very clean and there is laundry on-site. You can't beat the price for staying in Santa Monica in a safe location with lots of food and coffee options just a few blocks away. I have stayed here for business over 40 days per year, I call it my home away from home. Most rooms have refrigerators and microwaves, and Trader Joe's is a short walk away. Some travelers may not like the shared bathrooms, these are very common in Europe. Each floor has its own ladies and gents bathroom with 2 shower stalls and 2 toilet stalls in each, and each hotel room has a sink for easy washing up. That's not a big trade off for the value and location of the hotel.

The property is a bit old and the some furnishings a bit worn, but the cleaning staff keeps the place clean.

Nice, low key stay

I missed there being anyone in the office when I checked out. Has a hard time closing the window. Had to remove the screen to grab it. Would be nice if the showers included a changing area.

property was really clean and frequently being cleaned. and the staff were mostly friendly. great wifi and great location to motorways, central LA, attractions and the beach. really handy having a fridge in the room. great price as well and the car park was a great bonus as parking is confusing if you aren’t from LA

beds were uncomfortable but it is a hostel so comes with the territory. - one office staff member was quite friendly but the rest were a bit grumpy and unapproachable. they also weren’t there at posted hours so asking them for assistance wasn’t always possible.

Was very surprised about this place, one of the cheapest around for the price it’s outstanding! The beds were very comfortable, WiFi worked very well. Couldn’t hear any noise from outside. Shared bathrooms were very nice always so clean and hot powerful shower. Sink in the room was helpful too. Location was perfect just outside the bus stop, very easy to get to the beach or into LA. Staff very friendly would deffo stay again!

Nothing at all! Maybe they could add a kettle in the room

Location was perfect. Free parking.

Had to share bathroom. Window blinds were broken . Not enough plug ins ( had to unplug tv to use microwave)

For the price, it was a decent place in an otherwise costly area. It had a sink, refrigerator, and a dresser. The bed was comfortable, and the shared bathrooms were clean. Because I prefer to drink coffee first thing in the morning with a nutritious breakfast, I brought my small coffee maker and mug, then bought coffee and small filters, bottled water, almond milk, bananas, blueberries, and Greek yogurt at the nearby Trader Joe's, stored some in the refrigerator and had all I needed to have a healthy breakfast each day of my trip.

The carpet looked okay but was grungy enough that it left dirt on the washcloth I used to clean up yogurt, which I accidentally dropped on the floor. Management locks the front door when they go late at night. Although I had double locks on my hotel door and the room felt safe, as an older woman, I found walking to the women's bathroom during off hours a bit scary.

The motel is clean and attractively decorated, and their staff was equally delightful. The room had a two-drawer cabinet that reduced clutter and a small but roomy refrigerator that let me stock up on treats from Trader Joe's (located a few blocks from the motel). I need Java, so I had it by bringing my travel-sized coffee maker, coffee, and bottled water. They locked the front doors in the evening, and I felt safe during my visit. They also have free parking adjacent to the motel.

Although I prefer having a private restroom and complementary coffee in my room, the low prices more than compensated for the inconvenience. The shared bathrooms are clean and have soap and shampoo dispensers.

It was quiet, clean and in a great location. I was glad there was a fridge, too. Although generally spartan, I thought the towels were particularly thick and good. Overall, it was like a really great dorm room that you would have fought to get if/when you were in college. Lots of free parking in their lot, and very convenient to public transportation. Restaurants and shops, even a Trader Joes's in walking distance. Nice, safe neighborhood. Large clean sink in the room.

IMPORTANT: NO PRIVATE BATHROOMS. Each floor has good sized men's and women's bathrooms. There were kept clean and fully functional at all times. There was no closet, but there was a good rack with excellent hangars. No rug or carpet, but very clean floor. The bed was exceptionally squeaky if you didn't sleep in the middle. Slight sulphur smell to the water sometimes.

clean room and good car parking

room was a bit small

Hotel and room are nice, clean and refurbished. Only two toilets and two showers per floor but they are big and were always vacant every time I went and kept clean and replenished. My room was quite big, queen size bed with big window, fan (very important), sink, soap, a set of towels, wardrobe, table and chair, cups, earplugs, hangers, mirror, fridge and tv. Cheaper compared to the average in the area (but still a bit expensive for solo traveller for a room with shared bathroom). Good location in a nice area and next to the bus stop.

Noise! I could hear lots of noise coming from the floor above, felt like they were constantly moving furniture and from outside of my room, I could hear people talking and doors loudly opening/closing. It was very loud. Staff poorly welcoming. They ask you for a 100$ deposit, but they returned it on the same day of check out so not really an issue. It could be an excellent accomodation but the noise for me was very annoying.