Donna's place is really near the beach if that's what you're looking for, it's 15 min walk. I also walk to downtown which is about 30 min walk and it's interesting veneue. Place has everything it says. Didn't see much of Donna, just speak few sentences with her, but that's good I guess- you have your privacy. It's not THE cleanest place I've been, but Donna does everything to make you feel comfortable so that really doesn't even matter. She was so cool and kind letting me to check in an hour earlier and let my begs be in her place while waiting for time to come to go to airport. Bottomline, I would recommend both Donna's place and Santa Monica as places to stay while in LA :)