I've staid here twice, end of october two different years. In my experience the room is clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast is rather basic, but it's Ok :)
The area isn't fancy, but it's just next to the beach and I can recommend a walk to Santa Monica, it's beautiful. If you don't like walking there is always the bus too :)
(but you would miss out on a very nice walk!) In the end of the day - you get what you pay for. It's basic, but alright :) Note: It's plenty of stairs when you have a heavy bag.
- I wish it was possible to rent a lock with a small fee + deposit, rather than buying it for $7+something and then be forced to carry it around until you get home :p (Read pro tip: Bring a lock to keep your valuble items safe)
+ If you want to save some money there is also a bus from and to Union Station.