Studio 6 Carson, CA

The location is convenient, with stores nearby, parking, and a car pass. I booked a few days ahead and landed at LAX around 8 a.m. I’d been told to call that day to see if an early check-in before 3 was possible for a fee, but no room was available. That was okay, I understood. What made the stay difficult was the staff. The three women working there were rude, slammed doors, and seemed offended when asked questions. After my first night, I asked for clean towels and the trash to be taken out during my six-day stay. One woman rolled her eyes in front of the front desk man. When I spoke to her in Spanish, she changed her attitude, surprised I could speak it. The next day another housekeeper treated me badly too. I like to tip and say good morning, but I didn’t feel these women deserved my kindness. Laundry costs $4 per washer or dryer load. I finally met a man who’d worked there 10 years, and he was warm, talkative, and very polite. He also agreed that the women were rude and seemed not to like their jobs. There are snacks, but after I saw a roach in the vending machine and the housekeeper laughed when I pointed it out, I left without buying anything. The room had a microwave and mini fridge. The AC and heat worked well, but the shower pressure was weak and the hot water didn’t stay hot long. The pool was clean but we couldn’t use it, and the TV had few channels. The room was clean, though the bathroom needed more attention. There were lots of crying kids, and for several nights we heard a guest woman yelling at her cheating husband by the front desk. Very annoying. Cigarette smell was strong, and my room key stopped working on days two, three, and four, so I kept going back to the desk for another. I paid a little over $700 for six days. I wouldn’t return, mainly because of the rude staff and the need for better cleaning. I wasn’t asking for a full room clean, just a smile, a few towels, and one trash can emptied. I feel bad about not tipping, but their attitudes made it hard.