This place was great, but you must be prepared for a few things. One: there are no private bathrooms. All the toilets and showers are shared. Clean for the most part, although I did shower in high heels because I didn't like the idea of sharing a shower with 2 dozen other people. Bring waterproof shoes for the shower and your own towels! Two: bring extra blankets or a space heater. If you stay here during cold winter months it can get very chilly at night! I don't believe there is central heat in the building. The bed in the room has clean linens but there is only one pillow and a thin comforter.

Otherwise this place is really very lovely! You can walk right into Little Tokyo for tea, sushi, or shopping. The building itself is a boarding-house type of establishment, with a big common living room and eat-in kitchen. The common areas are very comfortable and there is always a smell of delicious cooking wafting through the place. The folks who live and visit here are all very friendly, especially the property manager, who was very helpful and welcoming. Overall I was happy to have found this place because it's extremely affordable and safe. I would definitely recommend this place to others who are just passing through town or need to get on their feet in the city.