Mel's place was better than expected. It was conveniently close to Beverly Memorial Hospital. You could walk there. Mel is a very nice man and one of the unique hosts who cares deeply about his guests experience. If you stay there and are having any issues or concerns, let him know right away. He is very attentive. I would recommend reading the description of each room thoroughly. You have a choice of a private room or a shared room. Whatever room you choose, it's a great value. You are a 15 minute drive from Downtown LA without having to deal with the traffic, parking and cost of staying in LA. If you don't have a car, there is plenty of public transportation within walking distance from his home. His place is very clean. The other guest we met that were staying there were from all over and very interesting to talk with. If you are on a budget and want a good bang for your buck, this is the place to stay. Thanks again Mel for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay and will book with you next time we are in the area.