Emerson's place is a fantastic value - I needed a quiet, cozy place to sleep and keep my things while I was in LA for a gig, and the room was perfect. As a solo female traveler it's important for me to feel safe, and I felt completely at ease in the neighborhood and in the room. I never had a problem with street parking, even on street cleaning days. The bathroom and room itself were clean, and the bed/pillows surprisingly super comfortable. I would definitely stay again! You really won't find a better value in LA.