The Saharan Motor Hotel is a gritty budget hotel along Los Angeles's Sunset Strip. Rooms are brightly painted and well-decorated, but range in their level of cleanliness and disrepair. While inexpensive and located within walking distance of many Hollywood attractions, the hotel is in an unpleasant part of town, next to a head shop and a strip club. On-site amenities include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool.
The Saharan Motor Hotel is a gritty budget hotel along Los Angeles's Sunset Strip. Rooms are brightly painted and well-decorated, but range in their level of cleanliness and disrepair. While inexpensive and located within walking distance of many Hollywood attractions, the hotel is in an unpleasant part of town, next to a head shop and a strip club. On-site amenities include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool.
The low-cost Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hollywood Hotel Walk of Fame is a family-friendly property which, as the name suggests, is within walking distance of Hollywood Boulevard. Though its 104 rooms are nothing spectacular, they do include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and the option of a microwave, a pullout couch, and a balcony. On-site features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, a fitness center, a snack shop, and business facilities. For another chain hotel with similar rates and amenities, travelers could check out the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood.
The low-cost Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hollywood Hotel Walk of Fame is a family-friendly property which, as the name suggests, is within walking distance of Hollywood Boulevard. Though its 104 rooms are nothing spectacular, they do include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and the option of a microwave, a pullout couch, and a balcony. On-site features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, a fitness center, a snack shop, and business facilities. For another chain hotel with similar rates and amenities, travelers could check out the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood.
The budget Colony Inn North Hollywood is situated in the NoHo Arts District, close to dining options and bars, and just a 10-minute drive to Universal Studios (the area feels a bit dodgy to some). Its 25 guest rooms are spacious, but dated in terms of decor, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms feel the most contemporary in style and are equipped with shower/tub combos or walk-in showers, plus some rooms have whirlpool tubs. The modest property offers a couple of perks, like a free continental breakfast and free on-site parking (a huge perk for Los Angeles). For a budget option with more features, check out the Travelodge Hollywood-Vermont/Sunset or Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which both have outdoor pools.
The budget Colony Inn North Hollywood is situated in the NoHo Arts District, close to dining options and bars, and just a 10-minute drive to Universal Studios (the area feels a bit dodgy to some). Its 25 guest rooms are spacious, but dated in terms of decor, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms feel the most contemporary in style and are equipped with shower/tub combos or walk-in showers, plus some rooms have whirlpool tubs. The modest property offers a couple of perks, like a free continental breakfast and free on-site parking (a huge perk for Los Angeles). For a budget option with more features, check out the Travelodge Hollywood-Vermont/Sunset or Days Inn Hollywood/Universal Studios, which both have outdoor pools.
If you're looking to have a fun time on Venice Beach, Hotel Erwin is an excellent choice. The mid-range spot is located one block from Muscle Beach and the Venice Beach Promenade, making it popular with surfers and beachgoers. The 119 rooms feature an updated '70s beach vibe, complete with pop art, seasonally curated minibars, and selfie mirrors. All rooms have balconies, some of them directly face the ocean. High Rooftop Bar is the hip outdoor lounge and restaurant, with incredible ocean views. Guests also get free passes to Gold's Gym and bikes to borrow, but there's no pool. Families that want to self-cater should check rates at Venice Breeze Suites Hotel.
If you're looking to have a fun time on Venice Beach, Hotel Erwin is an excellent choice. The mid-range spot is located one block from Muscle Beach and the Venice Beach Promenade, making it popular with surfers and beachgoers. The 119 rooms feature an updated '70s beach vibe, complete with pop art, seasonally curated minibars, and selfie mirrors. All rooms have balconies, some of them directly face the ocean. High Rooftop Bar is the hip outdoor lounge and restaurant, with incredible ocean views. Guests also get free passes to Gold's Gym and bikes to borrow, but there's no pool. Families that want to self-cater should check rates at Venice Breeze Suites Hotel.
In summer 2012, this 434-room behemoth with a starchy personality and a somewhat undesirable downtown location officially became a DoubleTree property, completing a series of multi-million dollar renovations to upgrade the hotel (including renovating the fitness and business centers). This came on the heels of a 2010 renovation of all guestrooms, meaning the hotel is in tip-top condition. It's distinguished by its spacious rooms and tranquil, half-acre garden (a popular happy hour spot and wedding locale). But unlike some of its nearby competitors, it doesn't have a spa or a pool.
In summer 2012, this 434-room behemoth with a starchy personality and a somewhat undesirable downtown location officially became a DoubleTree property, completing a series of multi-million dollar renovations to upgrade the hotel (including renovating the fitness and business centers). This came on the heels of a 2010 renovation of all guestrooms, meaning the hotel is in tip-top condition. It's distinguished by its spacious rooms and tranquil, half-acre garden (a popular happy hour spot and wedding locale). But unlike some of its nearby competitors, it doesn't have a spa or a pool.
The four-pearl Sheraton Grand Los Angeles is an unexpectedly chic outpost of the chain brand, having been spotlessly and stylishly renovated in 2015. Conveniently located for business travelers in L.A.'s Financial District, the hotel is part of downtown's tourist-friendly Bloc district. Its farm-to-table restaurant receives good reviews, while the sun terrace offers stunning views, craft cocktails, private seating areas, and a fire pit. There's also a well-equipped fitness center with panoramic vistas, as well as a Starbucks in the lobby. Its 496 spacious rooms mix modern decor with a touch of Hollywood glam, but Wi-Fi incurs a fee (free for SPG members). Travelers might want to compare rates with the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, which offers an array of extras including a pool, spa, and several restaurants.
The four-pearl Sheraton Grand Los Angeles is an unexpectedly chic outpost of the chain brand, having been spotlessly and stylishly renovated in 2015. Conveniently located for business travelers in L.A.'s Financial District, the hotel is part of downtown's tourist-friendly Bloc district. Its farm-to-table restaurant receives good reviews, while the sun terrace offers stunning views, craft cocktails, private seating areas, and a fire pit. There's also a well-equipped fitness center with panoramic vistas, as well as a Starbucks in the lobby. Its 496 spacious rooms mix modern decor with a touch of Hollywood glam, but Wi-Fi incurs a fee (free for SPG members). Travelers might want to compare rates with the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, which offers an array of extras including a pool, spa, and several restaurants.
Like downtown neighbor Wilshire Grand, this towering hotel offers many perks for the price: pool, shops, large fitness center -- only with better views. Rooms are generic but well-equipped, featuring flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is free for all guests and on-site parking is expensive.
Like downtown neighbor Wilshire Grand, this towering hotel offers many perks for the price: pool, shops, large fitness center -- only with better views. Rooms are generic but well-equipped, featuring flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is free for all guests and on-site parking is expensive.
Though it claims to be a "luxury boutique" hotel in Beverly Hills, this 258-room property is actually a generic chain hotel in West Los Angeles. It has some amenities -- a small pool and fitness center, a free business center -- but for the price, guests can do better at the Orlando. THIS HOTEL RE-OPENED IN JULY 2015 AS THE BEVERLY HILLS MARRIOTT FOLLOWING A $26 MILLION RENOVATION. WE WILL UPDATE OUR REVIEW AS SOON AS WE CAN.
Though it claims to be a "luxury boutique" hotel in Beverly Hills, this 258-room property is actually a generic chain hotel in West Los Angeles. It has some amenities -- a small pool and fitness center, a free business center -- but for the price, guests can do better at the Orlando. THIS HOTEL RE-OPENED IN JULY 2015 AS THE BEVERLY HILLS MARRIOTT FOLLOWING A $26 MILLION RENOVATION. WE WILL UPDATE OUR REVIEW AS SOON AS WE CAN.
The 1,234-room Hilton Los Angeles Airport is a huge, upper-mid-range property ideally situated for travelers who need easy access to LAX Airport. It is located less than a mile from the airport (expect to hear airplane noise) and a free shuttle takes guests back and forth. This property has extensive meeting space, attracting all types of conventions and meetings, and it's a short ride from the Los Angeles Convention Center. For leisure guests, it's within a short shuttle ride from Manhattan Beach and nearby shopping and dining. There is a heated outdoor pool on-site with three hot tubs. Rooms and public spaces were designed and decorated using Feng Shui principles, and are all bright and modern -- if a bit generic. Four on-site dining options include a casual cafe open 24/7 and a dinner-only spot for Northern Italian fare. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The 1,234-room Hilton Los Angeles Airport is a huge, upper-mid-range property ideally situated for travelers who need easy access to LAX Airport. It is located less than a mile from the airport (expect to hear airplane noise) and a free shuttle takes guests back and forth. This property has extensive meeting space, attracting all types of conventions and meetings, and it's a short ride from the Los Angeles Convention Center. For leisure guests, it's within a short shuttle ride from Manhattan Beach and nearby shopping and dining. There is a heated outdoor pool on-site with three hot tubs. Rooms and public spaces were designed and decorated using Feng Shui principles, and are all bright and modern -- if a bit generic. Four on-site dining options include a casual cafe open 24/7 and a dinner-only spot for Northern Italian fare. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Hotel Angeleno is a circular 1970s-built property located along the 405 Freeway, five minutes by car from the Getty Center and UCLA with panoramic city views from the 17th-floor restaurant and bar. Geared toward business travelers, this hotel has five meeting rooms, a business center, a lobby coffee shop, a modern gym, and an outdoor pool with a bar and fireplace terrace, which is available for events. Modernly designed rooms offer city views from balconies, flat-screen TVs, and some have mini-fridges. Unfortunately, traffic noises can be bothersome in rooms. A quieter nearby option may be the W Los Angeles Westwood.
Hotel Angeleno is a circular 1970s-built property located along the 405 Freeway, five minutes by car from the Getty Center and UCLA with panoramic city views from the 17th-floor restaurant and bar. Geared toward business travelers, this hotel has five meeting rooms, a business center, a lobby coffee shop, a modern gym, and an outdoor pool with a bar and fireplace terrace, which is available for events. Modernly designed rooms offer city views from balconies, flat-screen TVs, and some have mini-fridges. Unfortunately, traffic noises can be bothersome in rooms. A quieter nearby option may be the W Los Angeles Westwood.