Sayoko and her husband Barry were superb hosts. The facility itself was lovely and comfortable, but their added touches made things even better. They provided a "continental breakfast" of sorts: bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter, jams, fresh fruit upon arrival and brought us something new each day, such as mandelbread/biscotti or cookies, from a local bakery. This was not expected! They even provided me with fresh coffee in a Contigo each morning, while my wife enjoyed the electric tea kettle and variety of teas. The towels were a large step above the typical towels provided in a hotel: large and fluffy. My wife particularly loved having a large bath sheet to wrap herself in. The internet connection was far better than in some chain hotels we've stayed at. The location is excellent - there are lots of things one can walk to: the Grove and Farmer's Market, Petersen's Auto Museum, LACMA, the LaBrea Tar Pits, and many local restaurants and shops.