BLVD Hotel & Suites

With a lively and hip atmosphere, the BLVD Hotel & Suites caters to a younger clientele and appeals to those who enjoy contemporary design. The lobby’s modern art, recessed lighting, and wood floors are illuminated by the large, bright windows, while the Archive Lounge and Cafe has mood lighting, additional big windows, and colorful seating, plus a red bar with sleek stools and an Art Deco-style emblem on the wall. An outdoor patio area in the front of the hotel has orange seating with a lovely, wood privacy wall around it; a few potted plants decorate the area as well. Common spaces flow cleanly due to the hotel’s open plan. Although the outside looks plain in gray, the interior is funky and interesting with splashes of color. The pool, too, has dark gray walls offset by chairs in various bright shades. 

The BLVD Hotel & Suites is in a prime location on extremely busy Highland Ave. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl, and TCL Chinese Theatre are all less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Universal Studios Hollywood is a five-minute drive. Sunset Strip and the Hollywood sign are a 15-minute drive away, while Los Angeles International Airport is around 40 minutes to an hour from the hotel, traffic-depending. 

Even though standard rooms and suites vary quite a bit in square footage, the amenities and contemporary design are about the same. Blue accent walls and desk chairs, orange bed pillows, and framed modern photography lend some edge, while beautiful hardwood floors and wood crown molding keep the look classy. Suites also have tan leather couches and fluffy rugs in their lounge areas. Each room has a pillowtop bed with feather duvet, mini-fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and wall-mounted 47-inch flat-screen TV. Bathrooms have gray walls, tan-tiled toilet and shower/tub combo areas, and speckled granite countertops in the separate sink areas. Eco-friendly BLVD toiletries are also included. However, many guests remark on the loud hallway noises from other guests, as well as the traffic noise.

The Archive Lounge and Cafe is a big plus for most guests staying at the BLVD Hotel & Suites, serving classic cocktails made famous by celebrities. Coffee and light snacks -- including bagels and granola bars for breakfast -- are also available for sale. Discounted tickets to Universal Studios and Hollywood tours are offered through the concierge service, and there is a 24-hour business center with two computers. There is an outdoor pool, but it’s small and lacks seating. The on-site fitness center is cramped and has limited equipment. Additionally, the on-site private parking garage has a daily fee and limited spaces.