Podshare Dtla - Hewitt

Nice pods and concept behind, long quite time until 10 am, light and electrical sockets in the pods, enough storage space under the bed. Dislike: mattress too soft, flatscreen in the pod not in function, very small toilets, two sinks in the hall which are in a poor (not hygienic) condition. Two doors and codes required, which changes from time to time. The dining rooms are not very clean, no air condition, more fresh air required in the rooms.

I was unsure if i would arrive just before or just after the cutoff for checking in & the staff was extremely accommodating & responsive to my updates/willing to work with me in the event i'd be in late. Check in was quick and easy, as was checking out! Absolutely loved the smaller space i was given and definitely would book with them again

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

I arrived late at night but self check in was allowed for the ones who arrive later than 11pm. A bed was comfortable. Shower and toilet were kept clean. Also staff was friendly. I only stayed here for a night but I am willing to visit you when i visit LA again.

The bathroom is too tiny. But the bed is big and comfortable. And the location is good. Cuz u can walking 6 mins to A little Tokyo. It’s just the price is high for Hostel but other things are barely ok. One night sleep is ok. 2 to 7 nights is too much : Not worthy.

Kitchen a problem. Stove didn't work. No kettle. No spoons. Bed was fine but rather soft.

Even though I knew it would be shared room, There is no rooms, is all together the restrooms are very tight. And the place smells

Decided to try out PodShare not because I couldn't afford a real hotel but mainly because I was working a stone's throw away and I wanted to experience the social aspect of staying at a hostel. All in all it was ok but a lot of things could be improved. For starters I couldn't book it using my company card so I had to use my own. The showers especially were small and rickety. In general, the hostel was clean but worn from lots of use. The window was kept open all night and I was kept in a semi-awake state by the LA Metro light rail vehicles going onto the First Street bridge with their signature loud buzzer honking at all hours. All in all a neat experience but one which reminded me that it's worth it to get your own hotel room.

I only stayed one night and was mostly only there when staff had gone home. Pros: -Bed was comfy and the pod space was very roomy -Very close to Little Tokyo, about a 10minute walk -Not far from downtown LA by car -Kind and helpful staff -Community kitchen (I did not get to use this but I thought it was a good feature) Cons: -The building is pretty run down -You can really hear everything going on, the beds are not in rooms -No privacy at all, not even a curtain to pull. This was unsettling as a woman -Sheets had off putting odor I think I was expecting to really just to need a bed and not much else. But I still felt disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could just hang a curtain to pull. Overall, if you’re really looking for a cheap option close to downtown LA, it’s going to be safer and more comfortable than some super shady hotels for similar prices. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay more than a night though

The bed was comfortable. The staff really friendly. Unfortunately only two toilets and two showers for too many people.

Residents had Covid when we got there, and we were not warned in the event we are immunocompromised. (I am) We were not offered a refund and the company asked me on why I would choose a shared space if I was “sensitive to being in groups of people who may be sick.” Podshare told Expedia that their staff would not have let anyone check in if they had Covid, but when I “checked in” by sending a photo of my ID over text, I was given a code to let myself in, as the company claimed all their staff were on leave. No one actually spoke to me in person until over six hours later and I am still unsure if they were staff or a long term resident, but Podshare did instruct them to check in, at which time said person revealed at least one person had Covid and that we should “watch out for ourselves.” The listing states it is a single floor, which is partly why I booked it, but there are beds off the ground, and we were assigned one. (I use a rollator) The showers have A LOT of mold growing in them, and are used so frequently that a white, thick substances formed on the floor of them that was not cleaned away during the duration of my four night stay.

Don’t stay at this property very dirty not clean at all no toilet tissue bathroom showers is so nasty please nothing lie the pictures not worth your money

Nice pods and concept behind, long quite time until 10 am, light and electrical sockets in the pods, enough storage space under the bed. Dislike: mattress too soft, flatscreen in the pod not in function, very small toilets, two sinks in the hall which are in a poor (not hygienic) condition. Two doors and codes required, which changes from time to time. The dining rooms are not very clean, no air condition, more fresh air required in the rooms.

No privacy curtain and told not to put one up. Dirty overall feeling. Dirty dishes left in tv room area along with clothes basket. I felt i was in a male dorm room. Being a woman I did not take a shower due to wooden door slutter slots spaced a part far enough a person can see looking into the shower.

Had a problem with bugs in the kitchen area, but overall a nice stay.

Great place to sleep and very clean except for the sitting area it needs updated furniture ASAP

Unfortunately the sheets were not washed. They were discolored and the bed also had stains on them. There's mold in the showers and the shower head is broken. It smells like pee in the showers. No blanket.

I checked in, but after the staff showed me my bunk I was highly irritated by the condition of the entire space. The pillows were very dirty with stains, and they didn't see to it that they were replaced for guest's health. I complained, but he seemed unbothered. The sinks were old and nasty. I ended up leaving immediately after that. I couldn't sleep in such a place. Waste of money; hopefully I can get a refund.

Clean cheap friendly. Highly recommended for the back.packer

I arrived late at night but self check in was allowed for the ones who arrive later than 11pm. A bed was comfortable. Shower and toilet were kept clean. Also staff was friendly. I only stayed here for a night but I am willing to visit you when i visit LA again.

Nice pods and concept behind, long quite time until 10 am, light and electrical sockets in the pods, enough storage space under the bed. Dislike: mattress too soft, flatscreen in the pod not in function, very small toilets, two sinks in the hall which are in a poor (not hygienic) condition. Two doors and codes required, which changes from time to time. The dining rooms are not very clean, no air condition, more fresh air required in the rooms.

No privacy curtain and told not to put one up. Dirty overall feeling. Dirty dishes left in tv room area along with clothes basket. I felt i was in a male dorm room. Being a woman I did not take a shower due to wooden door slutter slots spaced a part far enough a person can see looking into the shower.

in theory, great idea. someone is definitely profiting a lot off of this. the execution: terrible. if everyone realized other people exist, it might be a great solution. but it is what I imagine sleeping in a jail to be like but no women, only men. I arrived late 12:30am, but I was not the last person, 2 people arrived much later and had their phone lights on to find their beds & were apologizing out loud. I luckily found my assigned bed and slept in my clothes to not disturb anyone around me but that’s impossible. the mattress had no support, lumpy, old, the sheets were not soft or new, the single pillow was very old. I hoped they were clean & bed bug free but it was too dark to see. A window was open & the train went by every 5-7min ruining any possibility of actual sleep. I dozed off twice to be woken up by falling objects from other bunks, snores (how anyone could sleep is amazing to me) footsteps loud & soft, someone taking a pill/water, someone decided to shower around 4am and then had a bowl of cereal with every spoon clink on the bowl being clear as day. at 8:30am I had enough & left but used the toilet that has a flimsy closet door, I’m glad I only had to pee or it would’ve been a symphony for the whole room. the bathroom area smelled bad but didn’t see the roaches all the other reviews list. I’m only giving it one star because it was a lil better than sleeping in my rental car on the street. like… what even is this place? I stay in hostels frequently.

The place was a little hard to find, it was clean and nice the bed was perfect I went to sleep soon as I got there. You might want to bring a fan it’s I little hot in there I just couldn’t breathe at night but other then that I enjoyed my one night only that’s all I could take.

It was a very nice stay! The only complaint I have is the a/c temp, they kept it a lil too chilly at night. However it’s a very small price to pay for such a nice place

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

Decided to try out PodShare not because I couldn't afford a real hotel but mainly because I was working a stone's throw away and I wanted to experience the social aspect of staying at a hostel. All in all it was ok but a lot of things could be improved. For starters I couldn't book it using my company card so I had to use my own. The showers especially were small and rickety. In general, the hostel was clean but worn from lots of use. The window was kept open all night and I was kept in a semi-awake state by the LA Metro light rail vehicles going onto the First Street bridge with their signature loud buzzer honking at all hours. All in all a neat experience but one which reminded me that it's worth it to get your own hotel room.

I only stayed one night and was mostly only there when staff had gone home. Pros: -Bed was comfy and the pod space was very roomy -Very close to Little Tokyo, about a 10minute walk -Not far from downtown LA by car -Kind and helpful staff -Community kitchen (I did not get to use this but I thought it was a good feature) Cons: -The building is pretty run down -You can really hear everything going on, the beds are not in rooms -No privacy at all, not even a curtain to pull. This was unsettling as a woman -Sheets had off putting odor I think I was expecting to really just to need a bed and not much else. But I still felt disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could just hang a curtain to pull. Overall, if you’re really looking for a cheap option close to downtown LA, it’s going to be safer and more comfortable than some super shady hotels for similar prices. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay more than a night though

Cannot feel the ac at night. so hot

My boyfriend and I stayed here two nights while we were visiting LA. Overall, it was a good experience. The pod design is cozy and nice, the bed was very comfy. One of our favorite things was the quiet time from 10 pm to 10 am, which is actually enforced. Thanks to that rule, we were able to sleep well. The only big downside is that the shower stalls are gross and have mold growing in them, and that the outlets in the pods are totally worn out so anything you plug into them just slips right out.

Residents had Covid when we got there, and we were not warned in the event we are immunocompromised. (I am) We were not offered a refund and the company asked me on why I would choose a shared space if I was “sensitive to being in groups of people who may be sick.” Podshare told Expedia that their staff would not have let anyone check in if they had Covid, but when I “checked in” by sending a photo of my ID over text, I was given a code to let myself in, as the company claimed all their staff were on leave. No one actually spoke to me in person until over six hours later and I am still unsure if they were staff or a long term resident, but Podshare did instruct them to check in, at which time said person revealed at least one person had Covid and that we should “watch out for ourselves.” The listing states it is a single floor, which is partly why I booked it, but there are beds off the ground, and we were assigned one. (I use a rollator) The showers have A LOT of mold growing in them, and are used so frequently that a white, thick substances formed on the floor of them that was not cleaned away during the duration of my four night stay.

Staff was cooperative but not enough to arrange a parking on property. Toilet was smelly. Worst part is had to cancel my two days of stay but no refund back from property.

We stayed here for almost 2 weeks and had unsafe experiences. On our last night a guy that stayed in the dorm j*rked off in front of our bed while looking at us when he thought we were sleeping and we weren’t the only ones he did it to. He kept harassing us and we left for the airport in the middle of the night because there was no contact to any security or staff members (we called many times), who still has not answered our messages regarding the topic 5 days later. It is stated that they provide breakfast, but they do not. They have a small delivery every Thursday that consisted of apples, tomatoes and cucumbers. The common rooms were almost always filled with people who seemed to live there, generally older men. The bed was comfortable, but the cleaning was not up to standards. Especially when dark a lot of cockroaches were running around everywhere (toilet seat, kitchen drawers, bed etc). Nice connections to transport (bus and brand new metro station). Would not reccomend.

They were very kind to us. It was agood stay!

The staff is co-operative and helpful. We checked-in after the staff's operating hours but they ensured that we had a smooth check-in by being in touch with us before-hand.

I was unsure if i would arrive just before or just after the cutoff for checking in & the staff was extremely accommodating & responsive to my updates/willing to work with me in the event i'd be in late. Check in was quick and easy, as was checking out! Absolutely loved the smaller space i was given and definitely would book with them again

Friendly

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

I cancelled my booking over a month ago, yet received no refund. I was unable to contact a person to do so. I found your website totally opaque. So the bottom line is that I paid for a service that was not delivered, and when I next come through LA, I will seek accommodations elsewhere.

Lost my phone charger and had to work with staff to retrieve the code for the stay in the middle of the night. Fabulous response for what may have become a disaster.

The people in the hostel were kind and kept to themselves. Majority of them were not in the hostel most of the time, making the area quiet. The place is also a 5 min walks away from little Tokyo and shopping spots. So if you’re a fan of Japanese food then this is the perfect spot. Bathrooms were really small and I questioned if they were clean but for the price i think it’s worth it. Bring your own blanket as well. I made the mistake of not bringing one. The blankets they provided reminded me of cheap curtains. They were thin, so I was freezing in the night. Other than that I recommend this place if you’re going to stay for a day. I’d definitely book a hotel if it were more than one.

The Downtown Los Angeles PodShare exactly fitted my needs. Within walking distance of Union Station, within my budget, quiet, friendly, safe, clean and comfortable.

We stayed here for almost 2 weeks and had unsafe experiences. On our last night a guy that stayed in the dorm j*rked off in front of our bed while looking at us when he thought we were sleeping and we weren’t the only ones he did it to. He kept harassing us and we left for the airport in the middle of the night because there was no contact to any security or staff members (we called many times), who still has not answered our messages regarding the topic 5 days later. It is stated that they provide breakfast, but they do not. They have a small delivery every Thursday that consisted of apples, tomatoes and cucumbers. The common rooms were almost always filled with people who seemed to live there, generally older men. The bed was comfortable, but the cleaning was not up to standards. Especially when dark a lot of cockroaches were running around everywhere (toilet seat, kitchen drawers, bed etc). Nice connections to transport (bus and brand new metro station). Would not reccomend.

Staff were lovely and super helpful, close to Union Station and little Tokyo.

It's really close to the Union station and Little Tokyo, it's a cozy place to stay the night, during summer it gets a little hot inside but has big windows to cool the place enough

Communal type accomodations set in Central Los Angeles. If this is your vibe-I definately consider PodStay. What I view that makes this place above the rest are well organized, great customer service and friendly guest that seems to respect personal space if you seek it.

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

The bathroom is too tiny. But the bed is big and comfortable. And the location is good. Cuz u can walking 6 mins to A little Tokyo. It’s just the price is high for Hostel but other things are barely ok. One night sleep is ok. 2 to 7 nights is too much : Not worthy.

I only stayed one night and was mostly only there when staff had gone home. Pros: -Bed was comfy and the pod space was very roomy -Very close to Little Tokyo, about a 10minute walk -Not far from downtown LA by car -Kind and helpful staff -Community kitchen (I did not get to use this but I thought it was a good feature) Cons: -The building is pretty run down -You can really hear everything going on, the beds are not in rooms -No privacy at all, not even a curtain to pull. This was unsettling as a woman -Sheets had off putting odor I think I was expecting to really just to need a bed and not much else. But I still felt disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could just hang a curtain to pull. Overall, if you’re really looking for a cheap option close to downtown LA, it’s going to be safer and more comfortable than some super shady hotels for similar prices. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay more than a night though

Ten minute walk away from bus station which suited my needs as had to catch an early bus to the airport.

Nice pods and concept behind, long quite time until 10 am, light and electrical sockets in the pods, enough storage space under the bed. Dislike: mattress too soft, flatscreen in the pod not in function, very small toilets, two sinks in the hall which are in a poor (not hygienic) condition. Two doors and codes required, which changes from time to time. The dining rooms are not very clean, no air condition, more fresh air required in the rooms.

Had a problem with bugs in the kitchen area, but overall a nice stay.

We stayed here for almost 2 weeks and had unsafe experiences. On our last night a guy that stayed in the dorm j*rked off in front of our bed while looking at us when he thought we were sleeping and we weren’t the only ones he did it to. He kept harassing us and we left for the airport in the middle of the night because there was no contact to any security or staff members (we called many times), who still has not answered our messages regarding the topic 5 days later. It is stated that they provide breakfast, but they do not. They have a small delivery every Thursday that consisted of apples, tomatoes and cucumbers. The common rooms were almost always filled with people who seemed to live there, generally older men. The bed was comfortable, but the cleaning was not up to standards. Especially when dark a lot of cockroaches were running around everywhere (toilet seat, kitchen drawers, bed etc). Nice connections to transport (bus and brand new metro station). Would not reccomend.

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

Kitchen a problem. Stove didn't work. No kettle. No spoons. Bed was fine but rather soft.

I only stayed one night and was mostly only there when staff had gone home. Pros: -Bed was comfy and the pod space was very roomy -Very close to Little Tokyo, about a 10minute walk -Not far from downtown LA by car -Kind and helpful staff -Community kitchen (I did not get to use this but I thought it was a good feature) Cons: -The building is pretty run down -You can really hear everything going on, the beds are not in rooms -No privacy at all, not even a curtain to pull. This was unsettling as a woman -Sheets had off putting odor I think I was expecting to really just to need a bed and not much else. But I still felt disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could just hang a curtain to pull. Overall, if you’re really looking for a cheap option close to downtown LA, it’s going to be safer and more comfortable than some super shady hotels for similar prices. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay more than a night though