Driveway parking (which Pilar allows) is critical, as there are no other spaces available on the narrow, over-crowded streets for blocks around the location. The room is in the back of the house, and there is very little noise, except for the minor distant drone from jet engines at Los Angeles Airport. Pilar herself was very quiet and I was able to rest/sleep easily. The private room was great, and a nice bed and TV to pass the little time I had there. I would stay there again, given the opportunity.