The 43-room Tilt Hotel Universal / Hollywood is a budget hotel off the 101 highway that’s within a 10-minute drive of several major attractions. The movie-themed rooms are comfortable and modern with coffeemakers, and some have microwaves and mini-fridges (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free and there are laundry facilities on-site, along with free tea and coffee in the lobby. Parking is available on-site for a fee that's significantly less than what guests would pay for public lot access. Breakfast isn't served, and some rooms are a bit dim. This is a decent option for the price, but guests may want to check out Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which has a brighter feeling and a lovely outdoor pool.
The 43-room Tilt Hotel Universal / Hollywood is a budget hotel off the 101 highway that’s within a 10-minute drive of several major attractions. The movie-themed rooms are comfortable and modern with coffeemakers, and some have microwaves and mini-fridges (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free and there are laundry facilities on-site, along with free tea and coffee in the lobby. Parking is available on-site for a fee that's significantly less than what guests would pay for public lot access. Breakfast isn't served, and some rooms are a bit dim. This is a decent option for the price, but guests may want to check out Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which has a brighter feeling and a lovely outdoor pool.
Right in the heart of Hollywood, Loews Hollywood Hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with amenities and a glitzy look that pushes this property into the four-pearl category. With a FedEx business center, a full-service spa, and two popular eateries, it combines big-chain conveniences with an upscale sheen. This is especially apparent in the large modern guest rooms with glam decor, Keurig coffeemakers, and some fantastic views including ones of the Hollywood sign or the city skyline. The views are also noteworthy by the sunny rooftop pool. Parking fees are steep and the hotel can get over-crowded, but the only real competitor with real estate like this is The Hollywood Roosevelt, which can get equally crowded.
Right in the heart of Hollywood, Loews Hollywood Hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with amenities and a glitzy look that pushes this property into the four-pearl category. With a FedEx business center, a full-service spa, and two popular eateries, it combines big-chain conveniences with an upscale sheen. This is especially apparent in the large modern guest rooms with glam decor, Keurig coffeemakers, and some fantastic views including ones of the Hollywood sign or the city skyline. The views are also noteworthy by the sunny rooftop pool. Parking fees are steep and the hotel can get over-crowded, but the only real competitor with real estate like this is The Hollywood Roosevelt, which can get equally crowded.
A motel property, the Rodeway Inn and Suites is convenient as a pit stop on a road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. There aren't many amenities -- no pool or fitness center -- but rooms do have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves (there is also a room option with a big hot tub). The hotel has ample parking and good service, but outdated rooms have unappealing bedspreads and bedskirts.
A motel property, the Rodeway Inn and Suites is convenient as a pit stop on a road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. There aren't many amenities -- no pool or fitness center -- but rooms do have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves (there is also a room option with a big hot tub). The hotel has ample parking and good service, but outdated rooms have unappealing bedspreads and bedskirts.
This 364-room upscale hotel is in Century City, a commercial center for LA's TV and movie industry. Next door to Fox Studios and a few blocks from Beverly Hills shopping, its Avenue of the Stars location is also convenient to Hollywood, UCLA, and Santa Monica, but far from the city's most popular attractions. The hotel has big rooms (starting at 425 square feet) with balconies and great views, free car service, an outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool, and 24-hour room service. Service is a highlight here, from the concierge to the pool staff and drivers. But hotel and room decor is on the bland side, and the fee for in-room Wi-Fi feels chintzy at this price point. For more style and a similar menu of features and services, travelers could consider the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
This 364-room upscale hotel is in Century City, a commercial center for LA's TV and movie industry. Next door to Fox Studios and a few blocks from Beverly Hills shopping, its Avenue of the Stars location is also convenient to Hollywood, UCLA, and Santa Monica, but far from the city's most popular attractions. The hotel has big rooms (starting at 425 square feet) with balconies and great views, free car service, an outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool, and 24-hour room service. Service is a highlight here, from the concierge to the pool staff and drivers. But hotel and room decor is on the bland side, and the fee for in-room Wi-Fi feels chintzy at this price point. For more style and a similar menu of features and services, travelers could consider the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
The mid-range Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard is a bright, modern airport hotel that opened in 2015. It’s chock full of attractive amenities, such as a free 24/7 airport shuttle, a hot breakfast included in the rates, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, and three attached restaurants, including a Starbucks. The hotel’s residential-style suites are spacious and include full kitchens, sleeper sofas, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The hotel also offers a grocery-shopping service to guests. On-site parking is available, but it's expensive. While room rates are competitive, better deals can be found in the LAX area, including at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles, which has comparable amenities and two fine-dining restaurants.
The mid-range Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard is a bright, modern airport hotel that opened in 2015. It’s chock full of attractive amenities, such as a free 24/7 airport shuttle, a hot breakfast included in the rates, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, and three attached restaurants, including a Starbucks. The hotel’s residential-style suites are spacious and include full kitchens, sleeper sofas, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The hotel also offers a grocery-shopping service to guests. On-site parking is available, but it's expensive. While room rates are competitive, better deals can be found in the LAX area, including at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles, which has comparable amenities and two fine-dining restaurants.
The 62-room Hollywood Historic Hotel has 1920s architectural features that are reminiscent of the black-and-white film era. It is a short drive to the bright lights of Hollywood Boulevard, but guests will find more budget than luxury, especially in the rooms, where guests complain about worn carpeting and furnishings and outdated furniture. Budget-conscious couples and single travelers will likely appreciate the value, though, but there are no on-site features besides a vending machine.
The 62-room Hollywood Historic Hotel has 1920s architectural features that are reminiscent of the black-and-white film era. It is a short drive to the bright lights of Hollywood Boulevard, but guests will find more budget than luxury, especially in the rooms, where guests complain about worn carpeting and furnishings and outdated furniture. Budget-conscious couples and single travelers will likely appreciate the value, though, but there are no on-site features besides a vending machine.
The upscale Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is a stylish hotel that received an extensive renovation in 2016. Centrally located in Woodland Hills, the 330-room property is within a reasonable drive of the city's top attractions. Highlights include an impressive lobby, large fitness center, attractive restaurant, and lots of meeting space, but there's no pool or whirlpool. Guest room decor is modern but drab, though units are spacious and bright. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but only Hilton Honors members get free in-room Wi-Fi. The mid-range Best Western Woodland Hills Inn is another option nearby, and it offers a pool and free breakfast.
The upscale Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is a stylish hotel that received an extensive renovation in 2016. Centrally located in Woodland Hills, the 330-room property is within a reasonable drive of the city's top attractions. Highlights include an impressive lobby, large fitness center, attractive restaurant, and lots of meeting space, but there's no pool or whirlpool. Guest room decor is modern but drab, though units are spacious and bright. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but only Hilton Honors members get free in-room Wi-Fi. The mid-range Best Western Woodland Hills Inn is another option nearby, and it offers a pool and free breakfast.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Sunrise Hotel San Pedro is an affordable budget option for travelers, offering a harbor-facing location and proximity to World Cruise Center. The property is under renovation, with plans to overhaul guest rooms and give public spaces a refresh, though much of it was still dated as of our late summer 2017 visit. Facilities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, and the hotel also offers a free continental breakfast, but there are no hot items. Its 110 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and Mini-Suites with living areas are available. The Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites has modern rooms, but it isn't close to the harbor and rates can be higher.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Sunrise Hotel San Pedro is an affordable budget option for travelers, offering a harbor-facing location and proximity to World Cruise Center. The property is under renovation, with plans to overhaul guest rooms and give public spaces a refresh, though much of it was still dated as of our late summer 2017 visit. Facilities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, and the hotel also offers a free continental breakfast, but there are no hot items. Its 110 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and Mini-Suites with living areas are available. The Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites has modern rooms, but it isn't close to the harbor and rates can be higher.
