Los Angeles is a really difficult place to decide where to stay in as a tourist. You can stay downtown, but quite frankly, it's a dive and I'd worry about my safety after dark. Hollywood and west Beverly Hills are a bit out the way. The location meant we were about an hour away from Union Station/ downtown / Dodgers Stadium (definitely worth seeing a game there if it's on!) and about an hour from Santa Monica beach on public transport. You're right next to a gas station if you're driving, a coin laundry about 7 blocks away and a Blooming Dales with a Macy's, shops and a loads of food places in the local area. A 24-hour pharmacy is also on the corner if you need anything.
The rooms were simple but high quality. All the amenities were there. Had BBC America which is a rarity and a treat for a British traveller! Great breakfast selection and the 5-7pm cheese and wine 'hour' is quite nice to stop by in.
Staff were very attentive, but not in an annoying way. We stayed in room 121 which is right next to the check-in desk but we slept soundly every night. Free wi-fi is available. Don't touch any food or drink in the room unless you want to pay extortionate prices for them.
Downside was the window. We had a nice patio door window, was a bit dark being on the ground floor, but you face about 7 other rooms in a tiny courtyard. Not great for privacy. We didn't really open the curtains the whole time we were there!
Not bad overall. LA is very expensive for normal quality, so the little touches like the cheese and wine time made it a bit more worthwhile.
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