Stayed 7 nights in Room 106 on first trip to USA and LA, delighted to find that staying here put is within 1-2 walking blocks of all the action at Hollywood and Santa Monica Blvds, and right on Sunset. Its only 3-4 blocks to Melrose and maybe 10 blocks West Hollywood and Sunset Strip. whatever the actual distance was we walked to and fro comfortably. But you can't beat being only 2 blocks away from the haert of hollywood Blvd. Right next door to the left of the motel is Starbucks, then El Pollo Loco, Wendys, Burger King. Supermarket is a couple of blocks down Sunset with many smaller shops on the way there, most stocking alcohol. Next door to the right is In/Out burger, across the road is IHOP. So all the fast foodies abound.
Our studio room was cosy: great king sized bed, comfy smallish but OK pillows, great shower (which easily fits more than 2 people :) in. Wifis (there are 3) were initially confusing but once sorted worked fine. Didn't use TV. Air con was noisy but necessary to keep it cool. Pool available but didn't use it. Street noise acceptable considering the business of Sunset Blvd.
The male Indian manager Anisur was very obliging and talkative and friendly, the Mexican maintenance man looked after us very well too. It was so easy to come and go from by foot. The breaky is fine - have lots and save eating during the day. Great espresso is avaible at bespoke cafes in both directions. There's a fantastic Brasillian restaurant nearby, maybe one block past Sunset and La Brea corner. Great little laundrette across that same intersection - ask for Oscar and he'll look after you very well. If you start Hollywood Blvd from the La Brea end you start the Walk of Fame with Elvis and the Beatles so its handy. There is no need to spend more on rooms that this place charges, unless you want something special or higher-end. We knew we were taking a calculated risk with it being so cheap but it was perfectly functional, clean, with every-day people and great prices so we were and still are happy.
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