Run away
After leaving this hotel without staying overnight I mentioned to another visitor at my new hotel where this hotel is located and he started laughing, and I will quote him, "Oh Man! You were in the hood!" California Suites was shady to say the least. First entering the hotel requires two keys. One to open the cage that lets you into the main "compound" and then next to open your door. First thing I noticed is various individuals lerking in doorways. It was uncomfortable to be watched as you are making your way to your room. Upon entering the room I find right away that I have been lied too. A small microwave and a tiny fridge does NOT equal a kitchenette. We packed food and booked this location specifically so that we would save money by cooking in our room. I could have lived with this but the beds were the breaking point. First I pulled back the blanket to check the beds and the sheets were wrinkled so badly I had no question that they had been slept in. There was also hair on the pillow. When I sat down on the bed it made a distinct "Boing" sound. I felt unsafe in this room. When our friends arrived to join us and saw their room they also wanted to leave. They were a family of 5 and were given a small room with one double bed. When they complained they were told that the entire place was booked and that was all they had. Needless to say we sought and found another place to stay. We contacted our booking agent through Kayak and got a full refund. Kayak reports that they will no longer be representing this hotel (according to our representitive). Cheers to Kayak for their excellent customer service.