The Little Toyko dorm was perfect for my needs, surprisingly clean and quiet inside (almost library quiet), but the noise outside leads something to be desired.

Pro: Very close to downtown LA and well situated. It's in walking distance to the Arts District, Little Tokyo, Union Station. If you like to walk, you can go to Grand Park (and the courts if so needed), Walt Disney Concert Hall, Grand Central Market, tons of restaurants. The Gold line train is steps away, as well as the Dash A (which stops at the corner and goes to City View where you can find Target and other stores). The building itself is very quiet. The room is as described, rent is cheap, manager pleasant. The place is surprisingly clean for the size and number of people. Everything was in working order.

Con: While it looks cozy, the building is in need of major renovation (which appears to be going on). Wifi is a joke, some of the other renters are friendly, some barely speak. The room is no frills. The unfurnished rooms comes with nothing, not a hanger, or a mirror, or a table (don't know about the furnished rooms). The windows are porous and depending on the room (I was in the two twenties not 106 due to some mix up???), if you are facing Hewitt you can forget about getting a late night sleep. The Gold line train is just outside the window and as late as midnight and as early as the 5am you can hear the whistle and bells of the train (fortunately I had to be up early every morning) as it approaches the station. In addition the sound of the Dash A can be heard as well. The refrigerator situation is confusing (a renter posted a note about stolen food and I noticed my food may have been sampled) as is the use of the items in the kitchen.

All in all, if you have to be downtown (or the artist district) and don’t have a lot of money to spend this could be the place for you.