Julie's private studio was immaculately clean, adorable and super convenient. Easy parking in Santa Monica (close to the ocean and the rest of LA), comfortable bed and a great price. Why would you stay in a hotel? This was so much better. Julie stopped over to introduce herself and say hello but other that, we had total privacy and came and went as we pleased. Wish we could have stayed longer. Oh, Julie also had no problem with us checking in early--my husband and I both needed to work for most of our first day in LA and the wireless, desk and spacious couch made it very easy.