Noah's place is only recommended for people with cars, since it is on a steep hill and nothing within walking distance. BUT it is a little spot of heaven, with a nice comfortable room opening onto a terrace with very comfy chairs overlooking the valley, surrounded by lemon trees. The only issue is that you can hear the traffic on the highway below, so if you are sensitive to noise, that's not the place for you. Having hearing issues, this suited me perfectly. It is also ideally situated if you are visiting LA for cultural purposes, it is 10 minutes (even in traffic) from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion and Disney Hall, and less than half hour from the museums in Pasadena. I plan to be back.