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Stay on Main Hotel and Hostel

2.0 of 5
636 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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3.5 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
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  • Cecil hotel(6)
  • Free wifi(4)
  • Credit card(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Homeless people(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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jhonnysimoes
Belo Horizonte, MG
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Although the room was very comfortable, it was very difficult to reach it. I had to carry three heavy bags through hallways, stairs and elevator. The internet did not work in the rooms. So I had to go down to the lobby to use it. And breakfast was not very good either. We used to have only cereal, coffee and... More

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YuenYing
Singapore
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Was my first time visiting LA,and friends recommended Stay for its convenient location(10 min walk to subway) and decent prices. Agree with the rest that downtown LA is pretty crappy, and dangerous for ladies who are alone. I booked a shared room online even though i was travelling alone for the lower price, but changed my mind when i reached.The... More

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vjurjen
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We got a really decent room for a very decent price. There was a sink, enough towels, a TV, o.k. bed, nice sunrise view in the morning though the window. The location on 7th and Spring was perfect for us. Everything within walking distance. Of course, if you make turn to the right into the Skid Row area, you'll find... More

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jumbz55
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

So downtown LA is pretty crappy. But it's cheap. Stay was a great joint - private rooms had ensuite shower and toilet with a sink and mirror in the room. TV and aircon. The cleaninless was fanstastic and since it's also a hotel you do get that little bit extra quality. Only cons are the breakfast (which was DIY cereal... More

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Slavo F
San Francisco, California
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3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Stay away from this place. We spent over 1 hour at front desk just to check-in even though there were not any other guests in front of us. Hostel staff could not find our reservation. After long wait they said "found it" but could not figure out what type of room we have booked. Cannot believe our booking did not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Now being off travelling over the world, the main thing I look at is price. This was one of the cheapest hostels in L.A and it was in a different area so I thought I would spend a few days here after Hollywood. I wish I stayed here for my whole time in L.A. The rooms are top notch, the... More

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LostApache
Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

I would book at the Stay again this year if I score tickets to the rose bowl More

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johnnyboy129
Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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I stayed at Stay on Main for two nights in November as a stopover on the way to New Zealand. I was staying on my own and had a double room with a wash basin. The staff at the hostel were very helpful at check in although they do ask for a pre payment on a credit card for security... More

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nicole k
chicago
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

An excellent value. If you're used to staying hostels, then you'll likely think Stay is pretty great. I had a clean, nicely designed private room that was perfect for my needs. Close to some cool locations downtown, great coffee shop just downstairs off the lobby. Some nearby streets seemed a bit dodgy at night but I didn't have any problems. More

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Lolarox86
Fresno, California
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

The hostel was excellent for what we needed, we needed to be in downtown LA, be walking distance to bars and attractions. The hostel was pretty nice, very clean, and accomodating. I stayed with my bf in a dbl bed room. It was pretty much a hotel room. It was nice, trendy and chic. Very clean, the bed was comfortable... More

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