I have been staying at the Crescent during stays in LA for the last two decades. It has always been a comfortable, friendly, welcoming small hotel with a unique character in the heart of Beverly Hills that is surprisingly affordable. The beds are very comfortable, the bathrooms, while small, everything you need, although there could be better water pressure in the shower. With the new ownership of Sonder, I'm not as wild by the fact that phone calls about reservations can no longer go to the desk but a central service. Far less personal. I am definitely not fond of the fact that there is no housekeeping during the stay and that if you don't clean your own room it costs an additional $40. As ever, though, the staff in the hotel itself and the Nua Restaurant are warm, wonderful and helpful. I stayed in what's nicknamed a bargain 'Itty Bitty Room' . with no space for a desk or chairs, but I was welcome to sit in the restaurant to work. The restaurant also has a lovely patio outside.and a good limited menu. Valet parking is a reasonable $35/night with, again, wonderful staff. Yes, I do highly recommend Crescent. I won't stay anyplace else while in town.