For the price we paid it was a really good hotel! The hotel is located in a quieter area, with villas and schools around the corner, but there are also plenty of restaurants and 99cent store just across the street. The city bus down to Venice Beach is over the road and goes often. The staff are fantastically nice and always helpful. The people staying at the hotel were mostly couples or families. Great parking and the pool area was pretty ok due to the fact there was a high wall facing the parking lot, good sunbeds and good pool. I can really recommend the hotel based on the quality of the rooms, the pool, the immediate area and the proximity to food, activities and the beach.