The Clarion was a clean, well priced hotel in an excellent location for our tour group to see the sights of LA. The complimentary newspaper every morning was a nice personal touch and although the location was slightly questionable, the visible police presence served to make everyone feel very secure. Would recommend this hotel for any budget traveller.

Positives: The room was clean with adequate space and firm beds. The elevators were fast. Bail-bondsman just across the street.
Negatives: Too much noise: busy Century blvd. and the Airport combine to make a constant hum, making it a little hard to relax. The front desk is understaffed and overwhelmed at check-in time. Bellhop desk manned by indifferent, slouching types. Parking lot spaces are inbetween large concrete pillars that have been freshly painted to hide the scrapes, I reckon. Safe requires a key you get at front desk (they don't tell you) but when I inquired they had no key- "I'll have them send one right up." (never came) Adjacent McDonalds is a bit of a scumpit (lovely Inglewood begins here).
You can find a good price making this hotel almost worthwhile but I recommend trying to find a deal at the Renaissance or Doubletree El Segundo.

We were given a room with two double beds (we had forgotten to specify); staff was very accomodating about changing to a king. Room was clean; nothing special, but O.K. TV had remote, but reception was very poor, and surprisingly limited channel choice for L.A. --- Not much for food, etc. within walking distance, but free shuttle to airport. All the staff we dealt with were pleasant enough, if somewhat busy. OK for a one-night stay arriving or departing L.A., but you'd probably want something different for a longer stay.

Awkward to get to and signage is poor. Staff is OK but just ok.
This was a Quality Inn until recently. The paperwork still says Quality Inn.

Bad part of town. Just as we (finally) figured out how to get into the hotel (in the middle of the building ....) we saw literally 6-8 hookers walking around plying their trade. No mistake here ... it's not a great part of town.