EXCELLENT location if you don't have a car / vehicle , are not driving.The Los Angeles E Line Metro station is 100 meters away which takes you to downtown LA and beyond in under an hour, and offers multiple transfer options along the way.
The Big Blue Bus 3 stop that takes you to LAX City bus centre in under an hour for $1.25 ( phenomenal value ) is one block away on 4th Avenue.
Had room on 5th floor, very spacious , clean etc. Trader Joes next door, lots or restaurant options within 3 - 5 blocks, and pier only 4 blocks away. Not a fancy hotel per se but ticks off a lot of boxes. Also comes with a very good breakfast which is a great time saver especially if you are on a short duration trip to Santa Monica and want to hit the road running.