This is a very clean, well-run place. Clean sheets and towels are provided throughout your stay, as well as lots of personal storage in room (cubbies, lockers, dresser, closet), bathroom (toiletry totes), and kitchen (large personal bins for fridge & pantry). There are lots of longer-term guests it seems who are friendly and give a sense of community. Lots of shaded rec space out back & a barbecue. Bathrooms always available. People respect the well-conceived house rules that make dorm-style living livable, most importantly reserving the bedroom for napping/sleeping only. Lots of parking right on pico as long as you move your car from 7-9am, parking on gramercy & other neighborhood streets too, but being an early riser, i took advantage of the reliable, extremely close spots on pico. Overall, you get a constant sense that all your needs have been thought of ahead & remarkably well provided for. Great value for the money, and i would say even if you are set on a private room, consider this place as it is probably considerably cleaner and better run than anything even remotely close to this price point. The ultimate hostel/dorm.