The reality is ...
We decided to come here after reading the reviews on this motel and looking at the rather slick website. Furthermore, it's got to be good to be ranked 8th amongst all the hotels in Los Angeles, right? However, after a wonderful trip to Vegas at a cheaper-priced resort at a more convenient location, we were unsure how to make a true comparison.
On the bright side of things:The location was good with Universal Studios a freeway away, the reservation service was prompt and no fuss, the free parking / free wifi / flat-screen HD TV with multiple channels rocked. Though small, the room came complete with all the facilities of a standard motel room. When you check in, Jerry gives you a small bag with snacks and drinks (all my favourites!). The water pressure and pillows were quite satisfactory.
On the other hand: There isn't an elevator in the motel so if you bring heavy luggage, you'll have to get it up the stairs. The walls and floors feel flimsy as we could hear/feel our next door neighbours moving about their room. The motel is located near a hospital so we were awoken by sirens through the night. It is also located in between two taller buildings so the area feels hemmed in. The toilet is a little cramped and there isn't any light in the shower area so you either bathe in semi-darkness or wet the bathroom because you leave the shower curtain open to let the light in. There isn't a heater in the toilet as well, so if you shower too late, you can get quite cold during the winter months. 
The verdict: Considering the other hotels in the nearby vicinity were very much more expensive than Jerry's, I would say that Jerry's Motel is a good place to stay if 1) you're on a budget 2) only concerned if you have a place to sleep (and can sleep through loud noises). We saw the owner every morning about his chores and was always nice and polite but wasn't particularly very warm or friendly as the other reviewers mentioned. 
In the end, we're confused. We don't like giving bad reviews but we have to say, Jerry's Motel was an "experience" of a lifetime. Would we come back? Not likely. If you do decide to stay at Jerry's Motel, go in with an open mind and if you can survive the first night, it gets more bearable each night you stay.