"The hotel was clean, but there weren't many restaurants nearby. The office was often unmanned. Some of the employees didn't speak English well, so some things weren't clear.2020-10-02"
"Located in the middle of everything Asian; most of the area restaurants were Asian. The hotel was remodeled, smoke-free, and smelled good. The staff was friendly. I had a great stay.2019-07-04"
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Parking costs $30 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 35 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - $75 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jan 2021 < Less
"This small hotel was delightful. It wasn't extravagant, but was comfortable and clean. The room was large and clean, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was friendly. We'd definitely stay here again.2023-02-11"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and easy to access. The front desk clerk was amazing; he helped me with a map and getting information for my appointment in the morning. He was so helpful. I had a wonderful stay and plan to return.2020-08-19"
"The hotel was absolutely wonderful. The room was super clean, and the staff was friendly. Good breakfast. I've stayed here several times.2018-06-22"
"The furniture in the motel room was old and needed cleaning. The entire building needed a facelift. There were many restaurants within walking distance.2022-08-07"
"The motel was quiet and peaceful. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. Limited on-site parking; be prepared to park on the street.2022-05-16"
"Not a typical motel. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly.2018-05-22"
"The entire hotel looked unkempt and smelled bad. My non-smoking room smelled heavily of cigarettes and mildew. The TV remote didn't work, and the TV was stuck on one channel. I was disappointed.2021-03-14"
"Easy access to USC and Keck Medical Center. Located in an old part of town; I wouldn't want to be out in the area at night. The motel was older, but the room was clean and the staff was outstanding and helpful. 2020-03-19"
"The rates were reasonable. The motel room was spacious and clean, and hte staff was friendly. Great place to stay.2020-03-15"
"Nice motel, and all the employees had good attitudes. Full-sized vehicles were a tight fit in the parking area.2019-05-11"
"A quality hotel near the USC medical campus, and next door to Little Tokyo. with accommodating personnel. It was clean and safe. From the front desk clerks to the security staff, everyone was accommodating. I accidentally left my house and car keys in the room after checkout, and the hotel returned them to me. A wonderful place to stay.2020-09-26"
"A disappointing experience considering the price. The hotel was being renovated and looked like a construction site. 2019-12-07"
"Close to restaurants and stores. The rates were affordable for L.A., and the room was spacious and clean. All the employees were courteous and accommodating. I definitely recommend this hotel.2019-08-27"
"The hotel was conveniently located. The room and toiletries were fine, but the front desk clerks weren't helpful.2018-04-25"
"The hotel was nothing special, and the room was average. The check-in clerks were friendly, but at checkout, I seemed to be bothering them.2017-10-03"
"The hotel shared a parking lot with the outlet stores, so parking and traffic were horrible on weekends. The surrounding area was industrial, and there were no restaurants nearby other than fast food. No fridge or safe in the room, and the housekeeper never left enough towels.2015-08-17"
"I had trouble with the key card, which was really inconvenient.2019-07-24"
"This hotel was just average. I ordered a fruit basket at check-in, and didn't get it until I called to check on it at 6:30 PM. Not worth the price.2017-05-20"
"The hotel was centrally located. Walk to Little Tokyo. There was quite a bit of street noise, but ear plugs were available.2016-08-13"
"We had a pleasant stay. The hotel room had a fridge and microwave, and parking was free. The complimentary breakfast was a disappointment; just packaged muffins and coffee.2021-03-12"
"The hotel room was clean.2020-12-22"
"OK hotel, but the carpet smelled awful and since pets were allowed, we all had problems with allergies. Don't recommend.2016-03-04"
"The entire staff provided great customer service. Stay at this hotel.2021-02-20"
"The hotel needed better soundproofing. I could hear children screaming and crying in other rooms.2019-04-01"
"An awesome hotel. The staff was so helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Excellent housekeeping; the room was clean and crisp. Check-in and checkout went smoothly. The cafe menu needed improvement, and the food was too expensive. Fantastic wait staff.2018-01-13"
"Great value, though the hotel was near a busy street and freeway. The room was clean. The front desk clerk was so helpful and provided excellent customer service. The complimentary breakfast was a nice feature.2020-02-02"
"The hotel had wonderful personnel.2020-01-28"
"The hotel and room were clean, but the WiFi was terrible. Plenty of hot water for showers. The staff was polite and friendly, and answered all my questions right away. Bring earplugs to block out highway noise. There were only 2 decent restaurants in the immediate area.2018-07-29"
"The hotel clerk upgraded me to a beautiful suite, but there was no information in the room about where amenities were located. The pool was disappointing and difficult to get to, and navigating the lobby and mezzanine levels wasn't easy. If you're driving, enter on the 5th Street garage entrance.2017-05-23"
"We were disappointed with this hotel. We were told it was a non-smoking hotel, but our room smelled like cigarettes and had an ashtray full of matches. We called to see about switching rooms or getting deodorizer, but the front desk clerk wasn't helpful. When we returned from a day out, the room smelled even worse. This time the hotel clerk was apologetic and gave us a discount since no other rooms were available.2016-01-19"
"This hotel was a secure place to stay. The TV didn't work, and I saw a bug by the shower curtain, but the staff was nice and the continental breakfast was good.2022-08-13"
"Close to everything downtown. Nice, traditional hotel with great service. We were upgraded to a suite. Parking was a little tricky; clarify with the hotel exactly where to turn to get to the parking structure. I'd definitely stay here again.2016-05-17"
"I was disappointed when I entered the building; the hotel didn't look like online photos, and it wasn't especially clean. The elevators didn't look good at all. But then the room and amenities changed my opinion to surprisingly positive. This is an experience you should have if you're staying in downtown L.A.2015-05-21"
"Short walk to the Civic Auditorium. The room was nice, but it was small and sparse; no microwave, safe, or bottled water. The TV was too small. The hotel employees were kind and awesome.2022-12-13"
"The hotel was pricey but great. The staff was pleasant and attentive to my needs. Parking wasn't free.2019-05-15"
"The hotel was beautiful and quiet, and the bed was so comfortable. I was able to walk to the convention center. Take advantage of the shuttle service to nearby sights, and enjoy the Paseo across the street; there were good shops, restaurants, theaters, and entertainment.2018-08-10"
"The hotel was nice and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. No pet fee for my dogs, which was nice, but there's almost nowhere to walk a dog in downtown L.A.2019-01-20"
"Nice hotel with friendly, helpful personnel.2018-11-04"
"The hotel charged extra for breakfast and parking.2016-11-15"
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Address: 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near California State University Los Angeles, Cal State LA, Los Angeles, California, USA
