Amazing location. Great value. Very clean and convenient room. Akiko is very easy to coordinate with. If you want to save money over staying in expensive hotels in Santa Monica, this is a great alternative. You can easily walk to the pool at Santa Monica College (it is public) and get a taste of a SM tradition, Grey Block Pizza is right around the corner. And be sure to hit the Daily Pint up the street for a famous selection of whisky and beers. Oh yea, and the beach is 1.5 miles away!