The Str and Con boosts are nice for melee, as is large size. +5 natural AC isn't shabby.
But the hits to Int and Cha are pretty severe, and giant HD aren't good (medium BAB and one good save).
If you were to go Cleric (or other Wis based caster), you'll never be getting 9ths (without shenanigans) due to your RHD.
I can live with LA +0 here.
Looking forward to Ogre Mages - one of my sentimental favourites. The got hosed in the CR stakes, maybe we can do better by them with LA.