Location is great! Very near Seal Beach where I like to hang out. It's on PCH, so traffic noise can be bothersome, but you can block it out by closing all the windows and keeping the fan running. Strange stuff: It's like they anticipate people will be damaging the rooms, because they have you sign a very specific contract about ruining comforters, smoking in the room (not allowed), or damaging furniture. I certainly didn't intend to do any of those things, but felt like I would be charged if they thought I had damaged something. You must come to the front desk within 15 minutes of entering the room to make them aware of anything that looks damaged. Problem is, there is DIY patchwork and painting, the mini fridge in my room had weird scratches all over the top of it, the furniture was old and rough, and there was smoke in the air because one of my neighbors was outside smoking in the hallway. Last, there was a black line that ran vertically through the screen on the television (a crack?). I reported all these things, because I'd been made very nervous that they might charge me for any one of them. There are different fees for different offenses. The older owners seemed more flexible, the middle-aged man who checked me in seemed a bit uptight. The bedding seemed clean, but the amenities and linens were cheap. This is closer to a Motel 6 experience (a little worse than some), not a Hilton/Hampton Inn experience. If you're on a budget and need a decent bed and shower, it's okay.
