The Metro Loft Retreat

Florence-Graham, United States

Overview

The Metro Loft Retreat is a gated, fully fenced apartment building with a ground-floor unit and two mezzanine sleeping areas. The interior is described as newly renovated, with a compact loft-style layout across about 650 sq. ft. Note that ceiling heights are lower than average: about 7 ft on the first floor and about 6 ft on the mezzanine.

Layout & Sleeping

Both sleeping areas are located on the mezzanine and each has a queen bed, closet, and workspace; one room includes a desk and chair. The layout is semi-open: to access Bedroom 1 you must pass through Bedroom 2, so Bedroom 2 is not private. The living area includes a sofa, coffee table, board games, and a wall-mounted widescreen TV.

Kitchen, Bath & In-Unit Comfort

The kitchen/dining area is equipped for self-catering with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, kettle, cookware and utensils, plus a coffee maker with coffee supplies and a 4-person dining table. The bathroom includes a rain showerhead and handheld shower, with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, hairdryer, and toilet paper provided. Climate control is via split A/C units serving the living room and bedroom areas.

Building Policies & Practicalities

This is a smoke-free property; smoking inside is prohibited and violations may be fined up to $500. Parties and mass gatherings are not allowed. Laundry is available in a shared, coin-operated laundry room for the building (detergent not provided), and street parking is used with street-sweeping schedule restrictions.

Location & Nearby Access

The property is listed in the Florence-Graham area and described as being in Downtown LA (ZIP 90011), close to the freeway and positioned for city access, though guests are advised to stay aware of their surroundings. Multiple bus stops are very close, including Pacific / Gage (about 15 m) and Pacific / Clarendon (about 43 m). Nearby dining options include The Corner Grill Express (about 222 m), Birrieria Marys (about 604 m), and NORMS Restaurant (about 758 m), with Los Angeles International Airport roughly 17.5 km away.

Best for

This apartment-style stay suits travelers who want a self-catered base with a full kitchen and easy transit access, with several bus stops within a few minutes’ walk. It’s also a fit for guests who prefer smoke-free lodging and need A/C, plus those comfortable with a loft/mezzanine layout and lower-than-average ceiling heights.

Travel tips

Check-in is via smart lock starting at 4:00 PM (code sent about 30 minutes before arrival), and checkout is 11:00 AM with no late checkout noted. Plan for street parking and pay attention to street-sweeping restrictions. If you’re tall or sensitive to tight spaces, factor in the 7 ft first-floor and 6 ft mezzanine ceiling heights before booking.

What guests say

No public review excerpts were provided, so recurring guest themes cannot be summarized from first-hand feedback. Based on the listing details, likely discussion points may include the renovated loft feel, the very low ceiling heights on the mezzanine, and the pass-through bedroom privacy limitation. Guests may also comment on the strict no-party/smoke-free rules, smart-lock check-in, and the strong transit access via nearby bus stops. The neighborhood description emphasizes convenience and freeway access while advising guests to remain aware of their surroundings.

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