The studio was clean and decorated as pictured. I did not realize the way the tower was (stairs only). You go through a gate, up a few stairs then have to go through another door for your tower. The bathroom light was a sensor light so it kept turning off every 30 seconds or so. It was frustrating when we showered at night since it would turn off while showering. It must be because the shower curtain blocks the sensor. Balboa park is across the street. Street parking was free or metered. Location wise- It was about a 5 minute drive to Little Italy. We were able to hear the freeway and the planes but not too big of a problem.