Samesun is a hostel and not a hotel, even if they have some private rooms. The private rooms are hostel standard, very cramed, no AC (only a fan) and a very simple bed. As a backpacker hostel it is quite good though. The breakfast was good and included pancakes. The hostel also offered various activities. The staff was friendly, even if I got a bit annoyed about that it seemed like every time we went to the reception asking for advice about things to see and how to get around, all we got most of the times was a lot of brochures and sell talk about buying guided tours.
If you have a car, avoid the expensive parking lots right next to the hostel. You can find free street parking not far from the hostel.
The location is great, right by Venice beach. Due to the location and the breakfast We would stay at Samesun again.