Gramercy Place

Prices for a week were up there compared to some others but for what you get it was worth it.

I must said that this hostel was one the best hostels I have been in a very long time. The environment was like a little get away from all the chaos in the city of angels. The rooms were wonderful and I had a kick with the back patio area. The patio was like a little spot where one can really breath and enjoy the outside. It was also had a little vintage feel with the worn out large chess pieces outside where anyone can play against each other. The shared areas like the kitchen, washroom, tv room, and gathering room were very clean, which are a plus whenever living in a hostel, but I think what sold me was the people I encounter inside. As a hostel, of course one will meet many new people, but the owner Shiela and her staff were very sweet and kind to my group of friend during the whole trip and it made us feel less home sick.
However, I guess for a wonderful place have there are some downsize. For example, if you are here to explore it is kind of far away from the major hot spots and the location is not safest to be after dark. Overall, I love this place and I will definitely come back when I fly to Cali.

5 star hostel with no question! Much better than any hotel, motel, hostel around… Super clean and organized always. everybody is very respectful to each other and keeps it clean… It has many different areas to hang out, back and front yard, 3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms on the hallways plus some rooms have their own, it also has, tv room, study room, and common rooms. Kelly and Sheila taking care of the place as their home., they always do upgrades. Location is super convenience to anywhere. Almost one bus to anywhere in LA. Staying here is a peaceful experience, I m 100%positive if you stay one time, you will wanna stay again and you will want this place become your second home.

This place is great if you are looking for relocating, and if you are just visiting make sure to have a car because it’s not close to anything although it’s near to many buses but ergh I think that you wouldn’t like to wait so much for catching a bus.
PROS:
— The place is always clean, actually, I think that this is one of the most cleanest hostels that I had ever been to. Rooms are fine, there are different types. The place has a living room, a dining room with a huge kitchen in the lower level, a TV room with cable, and a nice backyard.
— The environment: In this place I met greatest people with different professions some are actors, musicians, chefs, students, etc. Everyone is super kind and willing to meet new people. Even I know that some people have been living for months!
— Many buses around
CONS:
— The only bad thing is the neighborhood where is located, which is kinda sketchy (but come on! almost anywhere in LA is sketchy). Actually, the first time that I went out I felt like I was going to be robbed. However, after a few days, I realized that it’s not that bad. You just need to take some precautions like if you are a girl, I wouldn’t recommend walking alone at night.
— No Nearly attractions: Well, this depends on how you see it, because for example if you have a car, then it’s fine you can go to everywhere in just a couple of minutes, however, if you don’t have it, you will need to take the bus which can take forever.

They do a great job of acting like they care about you. Nicest people in the world until you give them your credit card or show up late to pay. Been there for a month and was booted for paying 25 minutes late. This after I worked 40 of 48 hours over a weekend and got off at 5am Monday morning, finally got to sleep at 8am and didn’t show up at 11am. No consideration for my livelyhood AT ALL! None! And they knew I was staying. We had a conversation about me possibly leaving for a few days and then returning so, they knew my intent. I actually feel like I’m being discriminated against. I get the feeling of a racial undertone involved. Like I said, they are extremely good at acting like they care. Give them an opportunity to live up to that BS mission statement, and they fall flat on their faces. No to Gramercy Place. Everyday.

This is just the best hostel in Los Angeles. It’s like a house and you do feel like you’re in a house so… The place is very organized, clean, respectful and people are so nice! The managers are so friendly! The neighborhood is not the best but it’s well located and quiet. It’s not too dangerous and you can walk without be worried all the time but if you are a woman you shouldn’t walk alone late night (we never know)… Anyway I just love this place and I’d recommend for everyone! You can make many friends there! The kitchen is very organized and nobody is gonna steal your food! The price is good! And that’s it… Try it and you will love it. I’d live there for years… easily.

Old, some food and belongings went missing, management does nothing about it, bad area– police helicopters almost nightly, car towed because no parking ever!, FAR from everything touristy so taxis are EXPENSIVE, dangerous area for females, lots of drugs on premises, owner appears to be on drugs, you can find much better places to stay for the same price or better. This isn’t close to ANYTHING you want to see either, unless you want to hang out with shady people in povertyville.

Cheap place to stay. Very cool and friendly people. Very clean for a hostel. The staff is really nice. I arrived late and they called me to inform me how to get the keys for my room. Quiet when it gets late and there’s a community kitchen. Parking was easy to get at night. No water to buy on premises so bring your own or drink outta the sink.

This is a great place to stay if you’re relocating to Los Angeles or just here to check it out L.A. The location is very central with reasonable access to the 10, 101. 15 – 20 minutes on average to get to downtown, Hollywood. Buses are also convenient
I understand the place has been here for eight years. I can see the owner Shiela and regular staff always taking care of the property. It is a respectful place with a wide range of people staying there. No party place or trash. Bathrooms are shared and regularly cleaned. Coffee and tea is always available. Clean linens and towels.
Free wi-​fi, Cable with On Demand movies and shows. (HBO & SHO)
They have flexible check in/​out times. No smoking except designated areas outside.
In this converted mansion, the rooms are varied as you may share with as many as 4 others (cheapest rate) to having the option of your own room. I shared with one pleasant Japanese girl, with bunk beds.
You have a great opportunity to meet new people in common areas outside as well as the quiet study library and TV rooms. I have meet people that are creative, in IT, students from all around the world, and all sorts of visiting business.
If you have any questions or concerns Shiela and Kellie are available, to help. Really these are some smart good ladies running the show. Truly, I can’t say enough good things about these two.
No high turn over with staff where you have to worry about your stuff. Rooms have locks and codes to get in and out of the building as well as security cameras, for safety.
Parking is unmetered and easy to find before 10pm.

I loved my stay at Gramercy Place. Here’s why.
PROS:
Clean: They have cleaning people come every day to clean the common areas.
Huge Kitchen: They have a huge common kitchen that everyone shares with all pots, pans, utinsils, silverware, etc. that you need. 4 large fridges and lot of shelves to store your food. They give you plastic bins to put your food in, so there’s no «confusion». There is also a 2^nd kitchen on the 2^nd floor for the people who live upstairs.
Outside: There is a really nice deck in the back where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine. There are common areas in the front where you can sit and have a drink or a smoke (if you indulge) with the other guests, but it never gets too roudy there that it feels unsafe or anything.
Transportation: It’s close to Pico, which is one of the main East-​West streets in LA, and Western, which is a large North-​South vein. It’s very easy to get to the different areas of town on the Metro. Plus, one of the people who works there rides the bus everywhere, so she is a great resource to ask about bus/​train travel.
Freebies: Free cable tv and movies on demand. Free wi-​fi. Free coffee and tea. Free utilities. There is always hot water. Free clean towels and linens every day.
Vibe: Mostly though, it’s just the vibe of the place that is so nice. I spent a couple of months there just because I liked the people that were in and out of the place. I made some of my best friends in LA while staying there and have some awesome memories. They have a way of getting people who are really talented and artistic — when I was there I met a few very talented artists, a few actors, some writers, some musicians, a DJ, and a stand-​up comic. How can you NOT have a good time with all of these creative and interesting people around?
People who run the place: Jimmy, Sheila, Kellie — they are simply the BEST. Good people, honest, nice, helpful, cheerful, but they also take care of business and get rid of weirdos fast, which is great.
CONS: Every place has cons, and this place is no different, however I must say that ALL of these cons are outside of Gramercy Place’s control, as they do everything possible to make the place the oasis in the city that it is.
Neighborhood: it’s not so great — it’s not the worst, but just be smart about things and you won’t have a problem. Like, if you’re a girl, make a friend if you’re going to walk around the neighborhood — there are tons of nice people around the house all the time, so there’s no need to walk to the store alone. The property itself is gated, locked, and well-​lit, so just be smart as you would in any big city & you’ll be fine.
Parking: Parking can also be problematic, b/​c it’s all street parking. However, on the plus side, at least it is all first come first serve (no meters or permit-​parking), so you might have to drive around a bit to find parking but you’ll find something eventually.
Stay at Gramercy. It is an oasis in the middle of the city. I promise you’ll love it!

I have been to many summer camps and stuff, but I have never stayed at a hostel before in my life and wasn’t really excited about the idea of staying in one, especially near Downtown L.A. which is not the most appealing neighborhood to be. I’m not one of those college-​aged party animals, so I really didn’t know how a hostel-​ish place in LA would be!
Here is the thing, Gramercy Place is ANYTHING but a crazy dirty hostel with drunk European kids.
It is right off of West Pico Blvd, one of the main avenues of L. A, but, you feel like you’re in your own special villa.
So, here are my pros and some cons lists.
PROS
— PEOPLE are really great. The owner is a super nice lady from Rhode Island. She is very helpful. And, most other people here are quiet, professional people who are job hunting or relocating. So, this is NOT your typical «drink & party 24÷7» hostel.
— LOCATION: Right off the West Pico Boulevard. So most places (Downtown, Hollywood, Sunset Blvd) are like 15 mins. away by car and the location is super easy to find.
— BUILDING & BACKYARD: t’s like a big Californian villa with 20 rooms in it. But, it’s a huge estate, so you don’t feel like you’re cramped. The backyard is amazing too. They have chairs, tables and a nice porch. You can work on your laptop and have your coffee outside while enjoying the sun
–KITCHEN; they have a huge one that looks like a restaurant’s with 4 big ass fridges :) They have all the utensils you may need and plenty of them! They give you boxes to put and label your food, so there wouldn’t be anyone eating your expensive cheese lol — I never had an issue with that.
CONS
–WIFI kinda sucks in the rooms. It works great in the common rooms, in the kitchen and outdoors. But, when you wanna snuggle in your bed and do some research, it doesn’t really work
— PARKING: It’s like an individual house with a driveway on residential street. So, you kinda have to park on the street, which wouldn’t be that easy if there were more people with cars here. I never had an issue, but it can be. Just keep this in mind
For the price you’re paying ($ 300/​week if paid in cash), this is an amazing deal! I really encourage you to try this place at least for a week. I guarantee you will love it.

I visited this placed and got a nice impression of the Hostel.
Beside that it is not a real hotel, it make you feel like you never left home.
This 50 units great for low budget travelers, and nice patio will make you feel at home away from home.
From the outside it looks like an apt complex, but from the inside it’s like garden of eden.
Definitely recommended to visitors…

My stay here was very pleasant. I’m past the days when I want to party all the time, and I really do not like staying in hostels anymore. I wanted a clean, friendly, and cheap place to stay in LA for a few days and I got it here.
The bathrooms, rooms, and kitchens were clean and functional, and my roommate was nice and friendly. The staff were also helpful and friendly, which is not always the case with a hostel. Also, there is a nice back patio area, and a tv room. I can recommend this place for travelers on a budget. Just two caveats: This doesn’t seem like much of a party hostel, so if you’re the «get wasted and run screaming up and down the halls and pass out in a pile of puke in the bathroom» type, you might not feel welcome here. Also, the bus rides can get pretty long around LA, so be ready for that if you don’t have a car.

AMESOME PLACE. the only downside is that it seemed pretty difficult for me to book a room here… they didn’t answer my e-​mails, but i was lucky because my friend got there before me. so she got the desk people to give me a call.
price-​wise, it was the best. i think i paid around $ 90 – 100 total for THREE NIGHTS. i got a discounted price because i’m a student, and paid in cash. i had the room all to myself for the first two nights which was awesome. my roomie the third night was cool, wish he was there the other two nights because a new friend would’ve been nice. i DID befriend some of the other hostel mates though.
there’s free wi-​fi, a communal kitchen for those of you who like to cook, a tv room, and pretty much everything else you’d expect at a hostel. the neighborhood it was in was a quiet suburban neighborhood… and a very short walk to the bus stop.
i would love to stay here again, and maybe bring some friends along so we can grab one of their co-​ed rooms.
…oh and another plus, is that unlike most hostels i’ve found… you don’t have to be from out of state to stay there. woo.

A nice, clean, relaxing, and warm place to stay, in a central location of l.a. No dingy, cramped rooms here… And if your a cute single guy, the manager might take you to Newcomb’s! and at the same time scare the crap out of you! haaaaa