From all the reviews here I was expecting almost anything, but I was really surprised, how great service I got for my money.
I arrived at night, check-in was quick and the clerk was kind. Next day, I went to get the WiFi password and some info about the neighborhood, there was another guy in the office, but also very helpful and kind.
The room was clean, I was surprised by the small kitchen - I completely forgot about it, the bathroom was also clean.
Lot of people here complain about roaches and other bugs in the room, I found one or two, I think they get in through the aircondition, but it's not a big deal, I saw this in more expensive hotels too.
Also, the room keys are bit of a mystery, somehow they stop working when you carry them among with other credit cards or near a cellphone. I had to get it fixed about three times before I realized it. So carry them separately and you'll be fine.
Lot of people also complain about the room service here, I can't say a bad word about it, I got fresh towels every day, even when I put the "room service" tag on the door in late afternoon, that was quite a surprise for me.
The neighborhood may not be a place for familly with kinds, but for someone who's looking only for a place to sleep it's great. It's quite close to many attractions you can see in LA, there are some fast-food restaurants nearby, even a supermarket and a pharmacy.
Parking is in the back of the hotel, so those who are renting a car, you don't have to park on the street.