Budget & pet friendly! Admittedly the property is past its prime but I do recommend it for these reasons: good place to bring your dog as yard space can be right outside of your patio door; easy paved walk to the beach or walkway down the beach; less crowded beach; can choose room with kitchenette; excellent breakfast bar with a large array of well prepared foods; some (if not all) rooms have been nicely renovated (very comfy bed too) and have an alarm clock with lots of outlets and USB ports - yay! Also, the staff were friendly and helpful.
What some may not like is that the property, in general, is in need of renovation. The hallway garbage cans could be checked more often. The property is quite a few blocks from downtown Long Beach and many restaurants - long walk but short drive.
However, staying there is MUCH more affordable than other places, yet still has many things to offer. You have to decide what things are most important to you. For us, pet needs were a priority followed by easy beach access.