Stayed here in October 2012, it is a nice place to stay - clean, modern, good location for metro system and sightseeing. The major problem is the staffs lack of interest in guest, I thought customer service was a US strong point.....obviously not here.....what a shame!!

I got a very cheap deal on hotels.com ($38 per night) for a private room with two single beds, shared bathroom... and wasn't sure at all what to expect... LOVED IT !!!
Location is nice and close to subway and buses, very clean, lovely cute room, very good staff, would stay here again without any hesitations :)

only 2 negatives things :
- the wifi was very very slow in my room, and was using the one from hotel next door (4th floor, end of corridor)
- when you take your shower, hard to put your clothes, keys and stuff somewhere... except on the wet floor :-s

I stayed in a room with a queen bed but w/o bathroom. My first suggestion: try to get a room with a bathroom if you don't want to wait for a vacant public bathroom. If you will use public bathroom, don't forget your bathroom slippers. Room was nice and clean. I asked help on different things from staff. (information, service, tours, etc.) They helped with all their efforts and never turned me down. IMHO only downside of this hotel is being in downtown. Shops are mostly closed after 7-8 PM. There are some places nearby to go out for in evening, but I suggest you to be careful in this area. (No, nothing happened to me)

We enjoyed our time at the Stay on the Main Hotel. It is a hostel based theme, but feels more like a hotel. We booked a room with shared facilities which was fine. However, in future i would book a room with ensuite so that i am not competing with others for the bathroom. All areas were clean. The Stay offers you a continental breakfast, which includes a selection of teas and coffee. Cereal is available. Reception is open between 7.30am and 11pm but if you have to go out before or after reception opening hours, you can access your room via Hotel Cecil which is immediately next door.
There is four computer terminal which is free, Wifi is also available.
The Stay is accessible to many of the attractions including Hollywood and Universal by bus or subway. Make sure you get the TAP card (similar to London's Oyster card) and buy a $5 day pass which will take you all over LA . Good value if you going to make several stops during the day.
There is a high level of homelessness in the area which may be daunting to some, but they generally leave you alone. Enjoy the Stay because it is excellent value for money.