I have been traveling and working in NY and LA and Tokyo during the last 6 months and have not stated anywhere else when I'm in LA. The location and price make it convenient and affordable to stay long term without the hassle of constantly checking in and out of places as my travel/work schedule may suddenly send me off to another city. It's also always quiet and everyone has always been consistently friendly and helpful. One of the major reasons why I continue to return/stay in LA!