The Sogo residence is a rare bargain in an amazing location--Little Tokyo and DTLA neighborhoods have so much to do and see (and eat!) in the surrounding blocks, and the Gold Line Metro and numerous buses to all parts of the rest of the city are about a block away. It's very like many places I've stayed in Europe, a bit like a hostel but with private bedrooms and a quiet, chill vibe for mature people who need to sleep at night and get up to go to work in the morning--the building is older (historic 1930s) with very simple accommodations, new Ikea furniture and linens, and shared hall bathrooms and downstairs kitchen/dining area (that are cleaned every morning), and there's an onsite coin laundry and common area. Esther was a friendly and excellent communicator, and while I didn't cross paths with too many other guests or residents, the ones I did meet were all courteous and low-key. I am an artist and work on projects in Los Angeles, and I was both super comfortable and able to afford to stay for a few weeks--it was exactly what I needed, not bling-bling luxury but safe, clean, quiet, friendly, affordable and convenient. I will be back!