Travel Inn Motel - Los Angeles — Hotel in Los Angeles

Booked this motel for 2 days online upon arrival at Los Angeles. It wasn't my first choice. After driving for 1/2 hour or more (make sure you have a gps), I pulled into the parking lot. Went to a highly tinted (bullet proof?) glass window I spoke to a invisible Indian female voice coming from the money slot at the bottom.||||Check in was ok. Was told check out was 10am, and given a perforated use again card key.||Room was very spartan. Had a fridge, but no water, tissue, or tourist information. Only had usual toiletries. No kettle, no nothing, except a working order air conditioner and a tv with many channels.||||Soon after arrival on my 2nd night there, after getting comfortable in my room the phone rang. A Indian man told me my (small Chevrolet spark...the same size as a yaris, or mini) needed to be be closer to the yellow line? But the way he spoke was quite blunt, and rude. Telling me they 'don't like it! I was a bit perplexed, but went down and rolled forward about 1/2 metre.||Clearly dead centre between the lines. Really scratching my head, because the back was not sticking out at all .||||On returning to my room I had to call and find out if it was now satisfactory. I suspected that they had called the wrong room, because there was a car parked over the lines in the carpark.||||A female Indian voice answered the Reception phone. I asked if my car was parked ok now. She now yelled 'whaaaaat!'. Very abrupt. Then explained that you called me, and is the car now parked ok?||She asked me to hold the line, and listen to some phone music, but I hung up. I didn't receive any return call.||||The only good point is that the Indian family who own/manage the motel do provide good security, by their spooky gazing presence at most hours.||||If you can live with that unfriendliness, and the location is good for your short term plans, then consider staying there. Not much food in walking distance for a fish eating vegetarian, but a supermarket 2 blocks away, and a diner for usual greasy breakfast and coffee also. Chicken take way there as well. Just felt no good will at all. Just hand over the tariff payment. And don't bother us. We'll watch you but...from behind the blackened glass. Sorry, but telling you how it is.||||At check out time, a Indian man, possibly the owner, took pains to say good morning to me passing in the carpark. By this time I was well and truly ready to leave, so I explained to him that I already had returned his morning greeting. Yes It was my turn to be rude. Staff need training in...

Booked this motel for 2 days online upon arrival at Los Angeles. It wasn't my first choice. After driving for 1/2 hour or more (make sure you have a gps), I pulled into the parking lot. Went to a highly tinted (bullet proof?) glass window I spoke to a invisible Indian female voice coming from the money slot at the bottom.||||Check in was ok. Was told check out was 10am, and given a perforated use again card key.||Room was very spartan. Had a fridge, but no water, tissue, or tourist information. Only had usual toiletries. No kettle, no nothing, except a working order air conditioner and a tv with many channels.||||Soon after arrival on my 2nd night there, after getting comfortable in my room the phone rang. A Indian man told me my (small Chevrolet spark...the same size as a yaris, or mini) needed to be be closer to the yellow line? But the way he spoke was quite blunt, and rude. Telling me they 'don't like it! I was a bit perplexed, but went down and rolled forward about 1/2 metre.||Clearly dead centre between the lines. Really scratching my head, because the back was not sticking out at all .||||On returning to my room I had to call and find out if it was now satisfactory. I suspected that they had called the wrong room, because there was a car parked over the lines in the carpark.||||A female Indian voice answered the Reception phone. I asked if my car was parked ok now. She now yelled 'whaaaaat!'. Very abrupt. Then explained that you called me, and is the car now parked ok?||She asked me to hold the line, and listen to some phone music, but I hung up. I didn't receive any return call.||||The only good point is that the Indian family who own/manage the motel do provide good security, by their spooky gazing presence at most hours.||||If you can live with that unfriendliness, and the location is good for your short term plans, then consider staying there. Not much food in walking distance for a fish eating vegetarian, but a supermarket 2 blocks away, and a diner for usual greasy breakfast and coffee also. Chicken take way there as well. Just felt no good will at all. Just hand over the tariff payment. And don't bother us. We'll watch you but...from behind the blackened glass. Sorry, but telling you how it is.||||At check out time, a Indian man, possibly the owner, took pains to say good morning to me passing in the carpark. By this time I was well and truly ready to leave, so I explained to him that I already had returned his morning greeting. Yes It was my turn to be rude. Staff need training in...

We had a pleasant stay at this motel over the memorial day weekend. The room we had was the "premium" room which came with the mini fridge, microwave, hair dryer and what I would consider upgraded fixtures and more than the basic satellite TV package. The a/c unit worked like a charm and there was never any issue with running out of hot water at any time. The room was always super clean and freshly stocked with new towels and bathroom amenities.

The service was great. Any interaction with the staff was pleasant and quick.

For those worried about security/safety, the motel is neatly built so there is only one entrance/exit. Spotlights light up the enclosed parking lot at night and the windows are all facing the parking lot. It may provide an additional sense of security to those worried about the location. I've read many reviews saying this is located in a bad part of town with "thugs" and drug dealers. I did not find that to be the case. Many people were walking on the streets and there were cars lined on both sides of the streets in the neighborhoods. I come from a smaller town and just assumed that was normal for the amount of people crammed into this gigantic city. I didn't find there to be any risk or safety concerns while we were out and about.

The only issue we had was the stiffness of the bed and the size of the room being on the small side. This made it interesting when trying to get our toddler down for bed. We expected a bit larger room for the price but other than that the motel was great.

Overall, this was a great experience and I would not hesitate to stay here again should we return to this area...