I would say that I had a satisfying stay at the Hilton Checkers only because I was able to obtain a very, very good rate. Had I paid more, I would say that I would have been disappointed in the description of this hotel as "boutique." It seemed like a standard Hilton business hotel once you got inside. My room was clean and the bathroom was spacious. Furnishings were up-to-date. No problems with a/c. The front desk personnel, including the valet, were cordial and welcoming. Check-in was quick and easy. Three things were frustrating, however: 1) I'm not sure what kind of tv system the hotel uses, but there was terrible reception and images on the screen were always breaking up; 2) Valet parking was over $40/night plus tax. 3) The valet directed me to a self-park garage beneath an office building just next door to the hotel. Ample parking there and the overnight charge was $24. While the rate was low, I did not feel safe having to walk down a downtown Los Angeles street at 5:30 am and around the block to get to the entrance to the office building's parking elevators. The building seemed deserted. I saw a security guard at a desk one morning, but not the next day. I'm not sure where I'll stay the next time I have business in Downtown L.A. I had a great rate at the Hilton Checkers, but I really did not like the guest parking options. It may be back to the LAX area for me. Thanks to the nice folks at the Hilton Checkers for good service, though!
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