We stayed here for 3 months while moving to LA and trying to buy a house. This host has multiple similar nearby properties, so if this specific one is not available one of the others may be. Overall, you can't beat the location and the gated parking. However, there are some drawbacks to living in a big apartment complex and living downtown.
THE GOOD
- Affordable - this was a great affordable option for temporary housing while our furniture was in storage
- Location - 20 minutes away from almost anything in LA
- Parking - free gated parking garage. We had 2 cars, and we were able to purchase a spot in the same parking garage on another floor from Joe's autoparks. We always felt safe in the parking garage and
- Host - Luis was helpful and quick to answer questions
- Cleanliness - the unit was clean when we checked in
- Furniture - the unit had all of the furniture and kitchenware we needed during our stay. There are 2 TV's, washer/dryer in unit, etc.
- Gym & hot tub - this unit is a short walk away from the gym and hot tub, which was very convenient
- Resident services - the apartment complex has resident services staff who are helpful in case of any problems
- Neighbors - everyone else we met in the complex was very nice and welcoming
- Pool - the pool is accross the skybridge, but was really amazing and has great views of downtown
THE BAD
- Noise - this unit is located on the 3rd floor so there is a lot of street noise. Downtown is busy and loud with ambulance/police sirens, motorcycles, car alarms, people getting into fights, etc.
- Amenities - the sauna, gym, hot tub were often under construction and not available during our stay. The amenities were only available maybe 1/2 of the time.
- Elevators - the unit is in a huge apartment complex and is far away from elevators, which made moving in and grocery shopping dificult
- Walkability - I would not feel safe walking alone at night near this property. There is a Starbucks, grocery store, and chipotle within walking distance, but that is it.
- Packages - we had issues receive packages here because the complex uses Amazon Locker and our name was not on the lease. We got a P.O. box nearby
- Fire alarms - 5 to 10 different times while we stayed here the fire alarms went off. This often happened in the middle of the night