The motel itself felt safe, despite it being in the grimy part of Sylmar (ie alongside San Fernando Road). I expected to hear a ton of foot/vehicle traffic - I was pleasantly surprised to not hear a sound, not a peep from the other guests either. The outside of the motel looked modern/clean. The inside of the room was a bit small, old furnishings, outdated. Old bedding, carpet looked gross (stained, old). Old TV, the bulky kind. So old you could tell the TV couldn't entirely support the Spectrum cable it was connected to, through an hdmi switch. Def should update the friggin TV, flat screens are inexpensive nowadays. Bed wasn't the softest: the linens looked clean. I don't trust motels, I always carry extra sheets in my trunk. I covered the bed and pillows with it. The A/C worked. There were towels, not the tiny or gritty kind, so that was a plus. The window in the bathroom wasn't frosted, you could see through if on the other side peeping. Had to keep the door closed. There was a huge cricket in the shower stall...at least it wasn't a roach. Staff didn't bother me till the next morning. Rushing meout for housekeeping- that was annoying. I wasn't expecting the Ritz - you get what you pay for. I've paid less for cleaner, fresher looking momo's.