The J Los Angeles Hotel

Smooth check in, provided us with private and safe parking. We requested early check in and the host was kind enough to grant our request. Was very helpful with anything that we need. Great location in the city as well. Overall everything was great.

Nothing

L'emplacement, le tarif

Manque de machine à café

The property felt very peaceful clean and welcoming. From the first 30 seconds upon arrival the property host welcomed me and showed me the space.

That I couldn’t stay longer. I had a great stay and wish I could’ve been there longer

Landed late after a string of airline delays, so my arrival was around 8:15pm. Right off the bat, the neighborhood didn't help the current headache. Not the kind of area I'd want to bring a small family to. Parking is just street parking, too. Calling this a "hotel" is a stretch. It's really just a house with a few rooms sectioned off, each with its own door. The "entrance" is a side gate wedged between the house and the neighbor's driveway. None of the rooms (or "suites," as they like to call them) are numbered, so nobody tells you which one is yours upfront. I tried the wrong door first, and only figured out which suite was actually mine after that failed attempt — no directions given ahead of time. The room looks decent at first, but it doesn't take long to see where it falls short. The AC is a portable unit vented out the window, and since my window only opens sideways, it has to stay cracked open just to run it — which isn't exactly reassuring. On top of that, it's loud AND doesn't actually cool the room well, so I was uncomfortable most of the stay. The bed was made, but the sheets clearly weren't — I found MULTIPLE strands of hair and a visibly dirty sheet. The bathroom is TINY, with no shower door, so water ends up everywhere. As for security, there's one electronic deadbolt and nothing else, so I ended up propping a chair against the door handle for extra peace of mind, old-school style. The handle assembly itself was also a little loose, which makes me think I'm not the first guest who's had to do this. Honestly, the ratings on this place feel fake or paid for. This is FAR from a 9.9 — 6.5 at best. I respect the hustle in a big city and entering the rental business, but if you want an actual comfortable hotel, save yourself the headache and book a Holiday Inn Express instead. It’ll be worth the extra premium.