I live the Bay Area, CA where I don't even think you can smoke indoors, so I didn't think to specify a non-smoking room. I am really allergic to cigarette smoke. My original room reeked of cigarettes. I stayed 2 hrs and then started having a really bad asthma attack. I asked to be moved to a non-smoking room. Andy was really nice and moved me to a non-smoking bigger room. The downside is that room had a few (or 1?) fleas. At first I thought it was bed bugs but after a thorough internet search I am sure it was fleas. Only a few bites so it wasn't infested or anything. The neighborhood is working class Mexican/Latino and as a single girl I felt pretty safe. I am working in nearby Inglewood while I am down here and the motel was conveniently close. I'd definitely recommend this place as a low-cost, no-frills, great place to stay -in fact I am going back next week!