11250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States | 310-478-1400
Convenient
location with the VA Hospital, restaurants, and shops in walking distance
Big
rooms have mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and flat-screen
TVs
Free
hot breakfast with eggs, bacon, pancakes, and fruit
Free baked goods and apples in the lobby
Free
Wi-Fi
Coin-operated
laundry on-site
24-hour business center
Daily
fee for on-site parking
Some
rooms have highway noise
Fitness center has limited equipment in a small area
Guests
complain the entrance is difficult to find
Neighborhood feels seedy at night
The 78-room Holiday Inn Express West Los
Angeles is a value hotel off the I-405 with easy access to local hospitals and tourist sights. Staff are known to be very warm and friendly, and there are free baked goods in the lobby. Guest rooms are clean and bright, and have mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and comfy beds -- although, some
guests complain of highway noise. Features include free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities. Guests should drive rather than walk in the neighborhood after dark.
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Scene
A tidy and comfy chain hotel with a quiet, friendly atmosphere
The Holiday Inn Express West Los Angeles is friendly, and has a relaxed vibe
throughout. Given its proximity to the VA hospital and UCLA Medical Center, the hotel employs staff that are especially warm and intent on making guests feel at home. There aren’t many common areas, but the ones available are modern and cozy. The lobby is well-lit and decorated in tan tile and contemporary furniture, including a dark wood table, sleek cream-colored couch, and subtly patterned red armchairs. There are free newspapers, coffee, tea, cookies, pastries, and apples
available all day. The breakfast room has a unique, open-air design, with orange curtains serving as walls, and cheerful metal tables and chairs with bright orange cushions. Potted plants add some
greenery, while flowers in vases top tables. Guests are a mix of tourists and hospital visitors; some have noted that the entrance to
the hotel is hidden in the parking garage, and may be difficult to find.
Location
Just off the I-405 within a short drive of culture, beaches, and hospitals
The Holiday Inn Express West Los Angeles
is directly off the I-405 on a somewhat gritty street, where it’s better to drive at
night than walk. Guests are just a few minutes' drive or 15-minute walk from the VA Hospital, and there are restaurants, shops, and a movie theater within a few blocks. UCLA Medical Center is 10 minutes away by car. Cultural attractions, including Santa Monica Museum of Art and the Getty
Museum, are within five to 10 minutes' drive. Santa Monica Beach and Pier are also just 10 minutes' drive. Los
Angeles International Airport is 15 to 20 minutes from the hotel.
Rooms
Large and clean with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free newspapers
Rooms are decorated in a basic chain style, with carpeting and warm wood, and large windows that allow in natural light. The color scheme is mainly beige, brown, and gold, with touches of dusty blue and green. Comfy beds are triple-sheeted and guests can choose from a variety of pillows. Each room has a flat-screen TV with HBO, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, air-conditioning, and free newspapers. Bathrooms have black granite countertops and shower/tub combos; the red tiling and textured wallpaper are somewhat dated. Some guests mention hearing loud traffic noise
from the highway.
Features
Free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi; on-site parking with a daily fee
A highlight here is the free breakfast, which includes a good variety of hot and cold items, from pancakes to yogurt with fruit. The 24-hour business center in the lobby has print, fax, and copy
services, and there are coin-operated laundry
facilities, as well. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. On-site parking in the garage is offered for a daily fee -- though the rate is lower than what guests would likely pay off-site. A small fitness center with cardio machines and weights is available.
