Overall I really enjoyed my stay at Rumala’s, and would stay there again! It was very convenient to where I needed to be for work, and the perfect place to crash for a business trip.
THE GOOD:
- The location is stellar. It is super easy walking distance to downtown Culver City, with tons of awesome restaurants, the Arc Light, and a Trader Joe’s. The neighborhood is also lovely, and well-lit at night, perfect for taking a sunset stroll or a morning jog.
- WiFi was fast and reliable.
- The bed was incredibly comfy! I slept really, really well in that thing.
THINGS TO NOTE:
- Rumala was very forthright about the noise bleed in the room from the main house, so I knew what to expect. But I figure it’s worth confirming that the walls are, indeed, quite thin. Best I could tell, the room butts up against the kitchen and dining room, as the noise occurred mostly in the morning and evening, around breakfast and dinner time. Meal prep and dining sounds were very apparent.
- The mini-fridge in the room is quite loud. Light sleepers beware. I just unplugged it a few nights of my stay, but if you plan on actually using it, that might present a problem... Also, there is no microwave, so if you wanna bring home some leftovers, know you won’t have any way to heat them up.
- Their back patio is very pretty, but very dark at night - there are no outdoor lights. I found it difficult to navigate when coming and going after dark.