Not having wifi was disappointing. Sometimes the connection was okay for emailing, but certainly never strong enough for Skype or even youtube or Pandora. The closest cafe with working wifi is about a ten minute walk. A shame, since I would have rated this place a star higher if it had working wifi.

Also, while there is a kitchen, no silverware or cookware is provided--bring your own.

Frankly, the entire place is bare minimum. No towels provided, no room or beddings cleanings for month long stays, no blinds, no computer/printer, no accepting mail at address, no cookware, no wifi, etc.

That said, the positive:

I was surprised how safe the neighborhood is. And the fellow residents--many of them staying long-term--were mostly above board. Almost like an international hostel feel.

The room itself is functional. A desk, a small fridge, a decent bed. The property and common areas are cleaned every day, and this shows--no complaints on the cleanliness. Hot water always available, and seldom a line for the common showers, bathrooms, etc. Coin-op washer and dryer were good, if not a little expensive.

For the price, especially the monthly rate, good value.

Little Tokyo itself is a cool, funky area. And its near the other hip downtown neighborhoods (Arts district, Fashion district). Though the main part of downtown--7th & Fig--is about 5km/2mile, 40-miunte walk. And my one complaint about the light rail line is, it doesn't go downtown--it heads to Union Station, where you have to switch trains to get to 7th & Fig, which means it takes as much time to walk there than it does to take the train.

Alex the manager was friendly. He's not on the property all the time, though.