I stayed here a few nights because I had to find an inexpensive stay in LA where I could use my AMEX points. I am very well traveled and have stayed in many grades of hotels around the world.
Orbitz has this hotel rated as 3 star. Turns out that this is certainly not the case. Its more of 2 - 2.5, which is where the rating on TripAdvisor is falling.
Check out the review by 30Gauge posted July 27th 2008 who gives a good assessment of the facilities. I am not as enthusiastic as she however due to:
1. The Sat night that I arrived from the east after midnight local time they had turned the mezzannine bar and restaurant into a dance club. Even on the 8th floor I had some trouble falling asleep due to this. On other nights the trash pickup, car alarms and such, from the street were frequent and loud enough to wake me up.
2. The TV did not work with the remote.
3. Do not take the cheaper rooms with shower only. I can handle shower only but this was more like a janitors tub converted to a shower. I have no better analogy for it. The swings between cold and hot water were severe.
4. The service and restaurant were a bit suspicious so I did not bother to test them. Called at 2am for a wake up call but no one ever picked up.
5. Bed was firm - nice.
6. Parking garage seems safe and is cheap.
In the end, if you want an inexpensive place to stay and can lower your expectations of service then this is a place to consider, but don't believe that its 3 star.
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