We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites for 3 nights when we first arrived in the USA and it was, all in all, a very pleasant experience.
The hotel is perfectly situated for the pedestrian tourist ... we were able to walk comfortably to Hollywood Boulevarde where attractions like Madam Tussaudes, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, and the Disney Soda Fountain await. Across the road from the hotel itself (within less than a block) are conveniences like Subway, a liquor store and a grocery mart, so those without transport are very well catered for.
The hotel itself was tastefully appointed, the rooms were clean and modern, the bathroom was spacious and the shower was hot and strong. The beds were comfortable and we didn't hear a thing from the neighbouring suites for the duration of our stay.
We stayed on the 5th floor so it was just a short ride down to the breakfast room on the 4th floor each morning for a great variety of breakfast foods on the house. We were able to choose from cereals, toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, patties, bagels, muffins, pastries, hot coffee, yoghurts, juices ... you name it, it was available. We didn't have a problem with breakfast seating either because we always arrived around 7:30am, but things do start do get busy by around 8:30am.
The staff were polite and professional without being overly friendly and if I was forced to find a downside to our experience, I would say that the front counter staff could have been more friendly and welcoming. The other downside of course would have to be the price. The room was very overpriced for what it was and parking at $22.00 per day is practically highway robbery, but I guess that's the sacrifice you make for staying in the heart of Holllywood. However, we'd accepted the pricing before arriving and aloofness from the front counter staff did not really affect our stay in any meaningful way. I would certainly recommend the Holiday Inn Express to anybody who was looking to stay in the heart of Hollywood. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
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