This is a great deal for santa monica. Super close to lots bars and restaurants and the beach. It was super easy to find it, park (for a reasonable fee) in a gated garage - nad very safe. The place is minimal, but has everything i needed. I would DEF stay again, and will be next year. I cant imagine a better more convenient and better deal around. The host was very communicative and accommodating to my check in time changes. Oh yeah, and its right across the street from target so made it easy to grab snacks and supplies.