A very pleasant stay. The place is very down to earth. Don't expect a lot. It's very walkable to Little Tokyo and the Arts District. Public transport and Metro Bikes are close by for access to the rest of downtown and to other parts of LA.
The others guests are really great people. Very friendly and, again, down to earth. We had a potluck one night, which I enjoyed greatly. Many are professionals trying to make in TV and films, just simply trying to avoid the overpriced LA housing market.
The bathrooms and showers are clean and are plentiful. The place is a little dusty and felt like an old-fashioned hotel, which I think it was. This added to its charm. So be prepared for that. The room was small with a sink in the corner. The place got a bit hot on hot days.
I spent 17 happy days there and will definitely come back. I will miss the place, the location, and especially my neighbors.