We were comfortable in the room with the private bath. The area is safe and quiet and filled with some of the best authentic asian cuisine in all of los angeles. We didn't realize we would be sharing the common space with several other guests so that was a bit of a surprise and might be of concern to some travelers. We got used to it after a day or two and everyone was respectful. The host family was very informative and helpful. The value couldn't be beat. Great spot for getting all around the city.